Ep 83 // ANNE IMHOF

Anne Imhof, a prominent contemporary artist, discusses the foundational role of music in her creative evolution and visual art practice. Initially drawn to noise music and sound production, Imhof explains how her early experiences—ranging from listening to Bach and Chopin at home to living in a Frankfurt squat—shaped her aesthetic sensibilities. She highlights the importance of "slowness" in her performance pieces, such as *FAUST* and *Naturmord*, where she intentionally decelerates movement to heighten visual impact and create a sense of alienation. Imhof also reflects on the pressure of sudden international acclaim following her Venice Biennale success and the necessity of maintaining a trusted creative circle. By integrating soundscapes with performance, she transforms the stage into a 360-degree environment where the audience and performers exist in a shared, raw, and highly charged emotional space.