You are invited to an audience with The Female Pope. Witness Rakini Devi's powerful transformative durational performance, inspired by the 10th-century Pope Joan and The Hindu Goddess Kali. This free performance protests misogyny and challenges traditional gender roles in society and religion.
Throughout this three-hour interactive performance, you can experience The Female Pope through meditative encounters and offer personal petitions.
Asia TOPA is the eighth presentation and incarnation of The Female Pope. This entrancing performance has been presented in Uppsala, Sweden, New York, Mexico City, Helsinki, and Sydney. Inspired by ancient ritual, Devi embraces contemporary interpretations of female iconography interweaving convention and culture with art and activism.
