Taus Makhacheva is the most renowned contemporary artist working with the traditions and history of the North Caucasus. She addresses complex and sensitive topics for the local community, placing them within global contexts. Often employing humour, she unfolds unexpected stories and breaks conventional patterns of perception.In her works, Makhacheva explores cultural memory, mechanisms of inheritance and the interaction between the local and the universal. Through video, performance and installation, she constructs multilayered narratives where real stories intertwine with artistic interpretations. Her projects not only document but also reinterpret the cultural landscape of the region, creating new ways to engage in dialogue about the past and present.