Hybrids of Friendship with Lukas Maria Kaufmann

In the exhibition Lightness and Matter. Matter and Lightness at Kunstraum Niederösterreich, the sculptural piece "Cabinet" by Lukas Kaufmann was accompanied by a dialogue with artist Diana Barbosa Gil. Together, they explored hybrid forms of friendship and love, reflecting on their shared journey during their studies and the ways they enriched each other through topics like design, architecture, Vienna, Colombia, and class dynamics. These reflections also included feelings of being misunderstood or used as a projection of white supremacy, and grappling with what art means, as well as the challenge of envisioning a future where one could make a living from it. The performance marked the end of a friendship that broke down due to ignorance and a lack of sensitivity, yet it also captured a beautiful moment of care and love.