gabriela benish-kalná.
Transformative Territories/
Inter-Species Refuge.
Inter-Species Refuge
27.7. - 27.8. 2024
ArtMill Center for Regenerative Arts, Czech Republic
Curator: Gabriela Benish-Kalná
Artists: Fuad Alymani, Natália Kalná, Kateryna Khramtsova, Václav Mach, Sean Roy Parker, Anjan Salzer, Adam Sochorec, Gilles Yann
Based on transformative artistic practices explored in the Transformative Territories project, we are collaboratively creating a space for inter-species refuge, regenerative and alternative agricultural practices, exploration of queer ecology and regenerative pastoralism to benefit local fauna, flora and community, and a safe space to promote holistic health and care for human and non-human species. The 'living lab' will see the intersection of science, art and social practice, for research and adaptation to local climate change impacts. The inter-species sanctuary will be open to the public as a space for experiential and alternative education and offered for use by communities of struggle - minority and historically oppressed groups, through programs such as OUT:HERE - Queer Šumava, beginning in Summer 2025.
23. 2. – 29. 3. 2024
GAMU, Prague, CZ
Curated by Gabriela Benish-Kalná
Fuad Alymani, Jakub Hons, Jana Preková, Michelle Joy, Kateryna Khramtsova, Yeva Kupchenko, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Václav Mach, Felicia Rice, Martin Zetová
//Louder.
“As artists, we live on the periphery. But we are the mirrors. We are the reflective points that break through a barrier.” -Cannupa Hanska Luger
With the rise of global information infrastructure we have become direct witnesses to the growing number of humanitarian and (un)natural disasters, wars, armed conflict and displacement. Most of these geopolitical crises are perceived to occur on the periphery relative to the Euro-Western world. This exhibition explores various artistic practices as a language that transcends borders, bringing the periphery closer to the center. Louder holds space for different artistic approaches as responses, reactions and resistance to these crises, creating a space of amplification.
“The role of the artist in the social structure follows the need of the changing times:
In time of social stasis: to activate
In time of germination: to invent fertile new forms
In time of revolution: to extend the possibilities of peace and liberty
In time of violence: to make peace
In time of despair: to give hope
In time of silence: to sing out ”
– Judith Malina
