Chihiro Geuzebroek’s Post

In a recent creative lab exploring climate dramaturgy, Zoe Svendsen, a pioneering voice in theatre-making, academia, and climate dramaturgy, introduced a profound notion: "Hope is a Verb." This powerful concept, originally articulated by David W. Orr and championed by Emily Ehlers, challenges us to reimagine hope not as a passive possession that can be lost when unrealised, but as an active force requiring action, perpetual engagement, adaptation, and introspection. In essence, hope is not merely a wishful aspiration for a better tomorrow; it is a continuous call to action, a commitment to relentless pursuit despite the challenges we face. It demands that we actively engage in meaningful dialogue, and foster tangible change through our creative endeavours. Our initiative, Project/Forward embodies this ethos, serving as a catalyst for hope in action. Our mission is not confined to wishful thinking; rather, it is a conscious effort to inspire, empower, and mobilise artists and communities towards a shared vision of a brighter future. Project/Forward: 2049 is a free, micro, global projection art festival featured in unique public spaces, where artists have been challenged to imagine and create moving image of a future that provides hope; creating a solutions-based blueprint for a better world. You can see all participating artists and their work on our just-dropped Catalogue: https://lnkd.in/g5qAjmGM When something is imagined, visualised, made some-what tangible, then we have action towards making it possible. We hope you enjoy our small contribution to the action. We have also just announced the Project/Forward: 2049 global festival dates (25-27 October!) If you would like to be involved or be a host during the festival, reach out. https://lnkd.in/gYj4QKpK

In a recent creative lab exploring climate dramaturgy, Zoe Svendsen, a pioneering voice in theatre-making, academia, and climate dramaturgy, introduced a profound notion: "Hope is a Verb." This powerful concept, originally articulated by David W. Orr and championed by Emily Ehlers, challenges us to reimagine hope not as a passive possession that can be lost when unrealised, but as an active force requiring action, perpetual engagement, adaptation, and introspection. In essence, hope is not merely a wishful aspiration for a better tomorrow; it is a continuous call to action, a commitment to relentless pursuit despite the challenges we face. It demands that we actively engage in meaningful dialogue, and foster tangible change through our creative endeavours. Our Micro Galleries initiative, Project/Forward embodies this ethos, serving as a catalyst for hope in action. Our mission is not confined to wishful thinking; rather, it is a conscious effort to inspire, empower, and mobilise artists and communities towards a shared vision of a brighter future. Project/Forward: 2049 is a free, micro, global projection art festival featured in unique public spaces, where artists have been challenged to imagine and create moving image of a future that provides hope; creating a solutions-based blueprint for a better world. You can see all participating artists and their work on our just-dropped Catalogue: https://lnkd.in/gnaWvfrC When something is imagined, visualised, made some-what tangible, then we have action towards making it possible. We hope you enjoy our small contribution to the action. Micro Galleries have also just announced the Project/Forward: 2049 global festival dates (25-27 October!) If you would like to be involved or be a host during the festival, reach out. https://lnkd.in/ganbJW5r

In my video, I introduce 3 contemporary artists dealing with the theme of 'environmental awareness' in their work as part of my new series of 'Artists by Theme'. I hope it helps! Mz A #ibart #environmentalartist https://lnkd.in/eWQ2MyRb

New paper 📒 *Arts and ecological emergency: a paradoxical embrace of ambivalence amid the urgency*   Despite the undeniable planetary emergency, the lumping together of environmental issues and artistic practices remains complex and controversial, demanding careful examination. Among other contributions, our research argues for the involvement of the arts in the ecological emergency in a less binary manner, avoiding the for/against simplistic approach. It also highlights that bringing the arts into the sustainability conversation does not always equal instrumentalising it as a mere ‘communication’ platform – artistic and institutional imagination go far beyond it. It also seeks to connect the fact that arts practitioners’ hold highly individual views on ecological responsibility with the idea that the fixation on individual guilt overshadows the real impact that capitalist extractivism has on environmental problems. https://lnkd.in/dQtEWUaY This is an Original Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Annals of Leisure Research on 30th May, available at https://lnkd.in/dqSbyFkN

“Institutions and cultural organizations that care about art accessibility and preservation must be open to digital transformation. Embracing digital art and art digitization will ensure their relevance, broaden their reach to increasingly digital-savvy audiences and advance their fundamental mission: to preserve, display and educate.” #artandtechnology #digitalart #futureofmuseums #futureofcollecting #knowyouraudience #digitaltransformation #futureoftheartmarket  

How can theatre play a part in addressing sustainability? The EU-funded initiative STAGES aims to reshape the environmental impact of the performing arts. Post-doctoral scientist Natasja Börjeson is at the heart of this innovative project in Sweden as the STAGES Sustainability Coordinator at Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern. She is working closely with her colleagues to help transform theatre production—from reducing carbon footprints to rethinking material usage and chemicals in cosmetic products —all with a focus on sustainable practices. Read about how and why Natasja Börjeson and the STAGES team are transforming ideas into action: https://shorturl.at/q34R1 #sustainability #theatre #innovation #environmentalScience #STAGES #CircularEconomy #SustainableFuture

The art world in 2024 is poised for a significant shake-up, marked by several key trends emerging from the tremors of 2023. Nkhensani Mkhari outlines five trends he see's coming to light this year. 1. Self-Instituting: Defying Conventions, Redefining Curatorial Boundaries 2. Return of the Solo 3. Hypersentimentalism 4. New Cites 5. Who Cares? Read the article on Latitudes Editorial to find out more about Mkhari's five trends. What are your predictions for 2024? https://lnkd.in/dy5e7tau #LatitudesOnline #ArtFromAfrica

🎨 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞? I truly believe that art, especially public art, plays a crucial role in engaging communities and encouraging positive action. During my recent visit to Paris, I checked several exhibitions that reaffirmed this belief. 🌳 From the gigantic participative installation 𝒮𝓎𝓂𝒻𝑜𝓁𝒾𝒶 by Rachel Marks who invited thousands of youth to celebrate the diversity of the world 🎸 To 𝑀é𝓉𝒶𝓁 exhibition powerful display of how music reflect societal issues and always took part in protest movements 💫 To the inclusive sculpture 𝒩𝑒𝓈𝓉 𝐼𝐼𝐼 evoking both diversity and unity of humanity by #JaumePlensa at Espace Monte-Cristo 💬 To Centre Pompidou exploring how comics are a medium to critisize society with humour or a "what if" imaginarium 🎡 To 59 RIVOLI where accessibility to art is at the heart of the concept and you can meet artists in their studio 👩🎨 Where the artist Sandra Cheres making affordable art with positive messages made of upcycled materials 🎈 To 𝒲𝐸 𝒜𝑅𝐸 𝐻𝐸𝑅𝐸 exhibition where street artists took over the Petit Palais - attracting a diverse audience among the historical artworks. These exhibitions comforted my belief that art has always been a tool for all to express their voices. Public art should be more prevalent in our spaces, serving as a 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. As #ShepardFairey claims on Paris' Walls: "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧". Art has the power to awaken a sense of community and responsibility, driving us towards a more engaged and aware society. 🎇 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮? #ArtForChange #PublicArt #PowerofArt #ArtConnection

Just one of the many highlights of the upcoming #CreativeDaysVienna with a focus on culture & technology. Check out the full programme on June 5 & 6 here:

Mischa Kuball’s if walls could tell transforms public spaces across Europe into participatory art installations, challenging the role of museums in fostering societal engagement. ARS AEVI Mischa Kuball #mischakuball #arsaevi #arsaevisarajevo #contemporaryart #art #dailyart #artnews #dailyartnews