Trudrua Dorrico Makuxi's 'Le Temps de la reconquête' Challenges Stereotypes in Paris
Trudrua Dorrico Makuxi, an Indigenous poet, researcher, and curator from the Amazon, has released 'Le Temps de la reconquête' with publisher Anacaona. The work blends prose, poetry, and political manifesto. Now living in Paris, she confronts misconceptions that she is no longer Indigenous because she resides in an urban environment. In a 10-minute interview on RFI, she discusses her writing process, translation as negotiation, her curatorial work, and life in Paris. The publication challenges stereotypical views of Indigenous peoples.
Key facts
- Trudrua Dorrico Makuxi is a poet, researcher, and curator.
- She published 'Le Temps de la reconquête' with Anacaona.
- The book mixes prose, poetry, and political manifesto.
- She is originally from the Amazon and now lives in Paris.
- She addresses the misconception that urban Indigenous people are 'no longer Indigenous'.
- She gave a 10-minute interview on RFI.
- The interview covers writing, translation, curation, and life in Paris.
- The work aims to challenge stereotypical views of Indigenous peoples.
Entities
Artists
- Trudrua Dorrico Makuxi
Institutions
- Anacaona
- RFI
Locations
- Amazon
- Paris
- France