DER Sabina's 10-Month Contract with Porn Actor Shocks at Rome Quadriennale
At the 16th Quadriennale di Roma, artist DER Sabina presents 'Backdoor', a four-channel video installation documenting a 10-month contractual relationship with a porn actor. The work explores female pleasure, control, and desire through intimate footage showing only body parts and oscillatory movements, avoiding explicit display. Curated by Michele D'Aurizio for the group show 'Ehi Voi!', the piece is part of the artist's ongoing investigation of bodily limits, following her background as a former model, DJ, and Thai boxing champion. The Quadriennale runs from October 13, 2016 to January 8, 2017 at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome.
Key facts
- DER Sabina is a 36-year-old Milanese artist, former model and DJ.
- She contracted a porn actor for 10 months to simulate a real relationship.
- The work is titled 'Backdoor' and consists of a four-channel video installation.
- The installation documents the relationship through the actor's visual perception.
- The piece is part of the group show 'Ehi Voi!' curated by Michele D'Aurizio.
- The Quadriennale di Roma is held at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome.
- The exhibition runs from October 13, 2016 to January 8, 2017.
- DER Sabina previously practiced Thai boxing as part of her artistic research.
Entities
Artists
- DER Sabina
- Marina Abramović
- Milo Moiré
Institutions
- Quadriennale di Roma
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Milan
- Via Nazionale 194