The Ropes That Mean the World. Reflections on the EURIX – Rope Artist International Performances, Spring 2019

The most recent EURIX—an event dedicated to bondage, shibari, and kinbaku—presented the third edition of the “Rope Artists International Rope Bondage Performance Festival,” which aims to bring the performative aspects of rope bondage to the stage. “For this edition, we paired rope performers with experts in the field of professional performance and invited them to explore the boundary between art and kink,” explains the event description, adding: “Since EURIX focuses on creativity and innovation and brings together the most skilled riggers and models, the performance program showcases not only high-level technical skills but also presents the latest developments in aesthetics and theater…”