Mai Ling, anonymous artist collective

Who has the right to speak? Who is Mai Ling? And who has the right to joy, to pleasure, to softness, without guilt or shame? How important are conversations, exchanges, shared moments, humor, joy, and collective care—for the moments when we finally feel safe, respected, accepted, and heard? Listen to this brilliant collective that teaches us not only to learn, but also to unlearn—especially when it comes to stereotypes about Asian women, and the ways racism and patriarchy shape our bodies and everyday lives. Racism and patriarchy remain deeply rooted in the Western heteropatriarchal gaze. Mai Ling challenges these structures through art, community, resistance, and collective pleasure. Guest: Mai Ling, anonymous artist collective Mai Ling, founded in Vienna in 2019, is an anonymous artist collective and association committed to fostering dialogues on racism, sexism, homophobia, and prejudice with a focus on FLINTA (women, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender) of Asian descent diaspora and migrants. The collective name, Mai Ling, refers to an eponymous German television sketch from 1979 that showcases sexist and racial stereotypes against Asian women, which are still embedded in German-speaking society. Challenging the Western heteropatriarchal gaze and racist fantasies that keep reproducing stereotypes about Asia, the collective amplifies multi-layered voices to reclaim agency through collective resistance and pleasure. Mai Ling engages in various forms of artistic practice and activism, including videos, audio installations, cooking performances, community gatherings, public interventions, and protests. The Mai Ling Festival is happening throughout May in Vienna, bringing together performances, conversations, art, and community encounters. More info & festival program: https://mai-ling.org/FESTIVALS More info: https://cba.fro.at/podcast/zenergija Follow: FB | IG @radiozenergija Ženergija exists through your support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/zoegudovic PayPal: PayPal.Me/zoegudovic