Diana Taylor offers the theory of presente as a model of standing by and with victims of structural and endemic violence by being physically and politically present in situations where it seems that nothing can be done.
Diana Taylor Books
Diana Taylor explores the intricate relationship between performance, cultural memory, and politics, particularly within the Americas. Her scholarship delves into how collective memories and identities are shaped and sustained through performative acts. Taylor critically examines the intersection of theatre, political struggle, and social transformation, revealing how bodies and their presentations function as archives of history. Her approach offers profound insights into the ways performance shapes and reflects our world.