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Welcome to Stockholm!
We are delighted to welcome you to Turning The Tide – The Stockholm Lab, a unique international gathering hosted in the very heart of Stockholm. Over a three-day programme, artists, climate experts, urban planners, researchers, and policymakers from across Europe will come together to explore how art and culture can help shape more resilient and sustainable coastal and waterfront cities.
Our venues reflect the spirit of the event — Kulturhuset, Stockholm’s iconic cultural hub right in the city centre, and Vrak – Museum of Wrecks, located along the beautiful waterfront with breathtaking views of Slussen.
Turning The Tide – The Stockholm Lab combines artistic presentations, keynote talks, interdisciplinary discussions, and study visits, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and cross-sector collaboration. Through creative dialogue and shared experiences, participants will examine how socially engaged art can communicate complex climate issues, foster public engagement, and inspire action toward more resilient and sustainable urban futures. The Stockholm Lab is part of the broader Turning The Tide project, led by Intercult and co-funded by the EU’s Creative Europe programme, and follows a series of similar international labs held across Europe.
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The Stockholm Lab days:
15th October at Vrak – Museum of Wrecks
“Art as a Force for Social Change”
The first day focuses on how art can inspire social and environmental change, opening with study visits and project introductions, followed by discussions on the role of art in public discourse and climate activism. Artistic interventions, international perspectives and a dialogue between artists and scientists highlight the potential of creative expression to mobilize communities and influence policy.
16th October at Kulturhuset
“Water, Cities, and Sustainability”
The second day addresses the challenges coastal cities face in the context of climate change, with a focus on urban resilience, water management, and innovative planning. Expert talks, artistic contributions, and discussions explore strategies for building adaptive cities while showcasing how interdisciplinary collaboration can foster sustainable urban futures.
17th October at Vrak – Museum of Wrecks
“Future Visions and Action”
The final day looks ahead to practical solutions, exploring how art can move from raising awareness to driving real-world impact. Through keynotes, artistic interventions, roundtables, and dialogues, participants will examine ethical responsibility, cross-sector partnerships, and the concrete steps needed to turn creative ideas into effective climate action.
Among the invited speakers and contributors:
Jonas Althage (City of Stockholm)
Emma Stenström (Stockholm School of Economics)
Johannes Tovatt (Sweco)
Thomas Rebermark (Stockholm International Water Institute)
Luigia Brandimarte (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
Marta Bohlmark (Gaia arkitektur)
Magnus Arnell (RISE and Water Wise Societies)
Pella Thiel (activist)
Belinda Retourne (Homo Colossus)
Karim Jebari (Institute for Futures Studies)
Marie‑Andrée Robitaille (Cirkus Cirkör)
Astrid Rompoldt (Wiener Wasser -Austria)
Germaine Sanders (Architect & visual artist -Netherlands)
Invited partners and collaborators of the project Turning the Tide:
Artit (Greece) — A digital art platform supporting emerging and established artists worldwide.
Dear Hunter (Netherlands) — A duo of architects and researchers specializing in cartopology, exploring the social fabric of cities through mapping and residencies.
Urban Culture Institute (Poland) — A cultural organisation based in Gdańsk, producing urban art projects, events, and research focused on cultural development and urban change.
Wiener Bildungsakademie (Austria) — An educational institution engaged in adult education and cultural projects.
Fablevision (Scotland) — A cultural planning organisation promoting socially engaged creative practice.
River//Cities Network (Austria) — A European network connecting cities and organisations working on culture and waterways.
We look forward to learning, sharing, and imagining together — and to turning the tide toward a more sustainable future!
Disclaimer
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