THE TAIL is a new performance installation by MAISON the FAUX. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, it explores themes of transformation, identity, and the personal sacrifices we make to be true to ourselves.
A collaborative and multidisciplinary experience
This multidisciplinary work is created in close collaboration with artists Diamanda Dramm, Dae Uk Kim, Anto López Espinosa, Oriana Ikomo, Bien De Moor, and Luthfi Darwis. It blends music, fashion, performance, scenography, video, and visual art into one immersive experience.
Queer empowerment and selfhood
Importantly, THE TAIL reimagines the archetype of the mermaid. It challenges traditional narratives and explores the complexities of selfhood and autonomy. Drawing on the queer subtext present in many versions of the mermaid myth, the piece positions the mermaid as a symbol of personal change and queer empowerment.
Visitors are invited to take part in live activations of the scenography. These interactive elements make each person part of the evolving narrative.
Evening performance and flexible arrival time
The experience unfolds over the course of an evening, between 18:00 and 21:00. Performers guide the audience through a durational live performance in different spaces of the installation. Visitors are welcome to join at any time between 18:00 and 20:00. Arriving before 20:00 ensures you can experience all parts of the installation in full.
In collaboration with Framer Framed, a public programme will offer further opportunities for audiences to engage with and reinterpret the themes of THE TAIL. These events will encourage reflection and conversation around identity, transformation, and representation.