Quinceañera: You’ll never bathe in the same river twice is an art event in the form of a sweet sixteen party, shaped by the transgressive power of cuteness. The event is an invitation to join a ritualised space in which, for a fleeting moment, we’ll be crossing a threshold. Traditionally the Quinceañera is a Latin American adolescent rite of passage – perhaps even a right to passage – which suspends an established order, opening up for self-determination. During this liminal period, even social hierarchies seem blurry.

The party is a space for togetherness, where prior to the event itself, the scenographic installation is created during an open workshop in Galleri Mejan, together with the artist Carla Garlaschi and the curator Olivia Berkowicz. Making use of basic handicraft materials, the party props are directed towards the actualisation of an imaginary coming of age party. Stockholm-based reggaeton artist Talisto and Carla Garlaschi open the party.