Presenting artists of the 2nd Turning The Tide local lab residency
We are thrilled to welcome the talented artists of the second Local Lab Residency for our project, Turning The Tide. It’s inspiring to see how their work centers on social engagement, fostering meaningful connections within the community. We are also excited about the interdisciplinary nature of their approaches, which bring together diverse perspectives and innovative ideas. During this residency, the artists will collaborate closely with local communities to address and highlight the pressing water challenges in Stockholm through their art. [...]
Theatre Academy – Bridging borders thorugh performing arts
During the last week of August, Intercult hosted the Theatre Academy, a 3-day performing arts seminar in collaboration with Stockholm Fringe Festival 2024, as a part of the Creative Europe project Theatre in Palm (TIP). Guests were able to attend workshops, seminars, panel discussions and performances, proposed by experienced practitioners from all across Europe. Photos in this text are taken by Theatre in Palm artists and partners. The day before the Academy started, artists and TIP partners joined us from [...]
Theatre In Palm Residency – A multidisciplinary collaboration
From 12 to 23 August 2024, Intercult welcomed five international emerging artists to Stockholm for a two-week artistic residency as part of the Creative Europe project Theatre In Palm (TIP). Theatre in Palm’s aim is to provide a platform for European emerging artists e.g. by providing concrete opportunities for career advancement and internationalisation. This residency was focused on the collaboration between multidisciplinary artists, working on the themes of Social impact, Society, Environment and Sustainability. Jana Nunčič, Sebastian Kurtén, Tilde Andersson, [...]
Turning the Tide residency showcase during Kulturfestivalen 2024!
Last week during Stockholm’s massive Kulturfestivalen, two thought-provoking artworks drew attention to a topic critical to everyone in the city: the future of our drinking water. As Stockholm continues to grow and face the challenges of climate change, what will happen to the water in Lake Mälaren, the city's primary freshwater source? The artworks was the result of the first 3-months residency of the Creative Europe project "Turning The Tide". Mälarmaran – Scouting Future Fish by Ongoing Realities Over [...]
Theatre in Palm Roadshow: 1974
In collaboration with Konträr, Intercult presents ‘1974’ as one of the Theatre in Palm Roadshows 2024, August 28 and August 29. 1974 is an anachronistic theatre performance where the artist duo Jensen/Petrén, with the help of a magical stick they found in the forest, transport themselves back to the year when Sweden was at its peak. The year we got a national cultural policy, won Eurovision and it was considered immoral. Sweden's relationship with foreign powers is good. Significant negotiations [...]
Turning The Tide – Kulturfestivalen 2024
INTERCULT presents a story about something that everyone in Stockholm needs every day - drinking water. What happens to the water in Lake Mälaren as Stockholm grows and the sea rises? Here you will find artworks about how global climate change affects you, where you live. Come join us, discuss, listen or just observe. Vikten av vatten (The importance of water) by TINA ESKILSSON The work consists of large drops of water on a string. Through the drops, an [...]
Welcome to TIP Theatre Academy!
Welcome to TIP Theatre Academy! Intercult is very proud to present the Theatre Academy in collaboration with the Stockholm Fringe Festival (#STOFF2024). How about an AI workshop, commedia dell’arte laboratory, or an interactive lecture on theatre criticism? 12 events are open for booking here. Theatre Academy is a 3-day long performing arts seminar open to all interested in international performing arts. Discover a unique lineup of workshops, discussions, theatre labs, performances, and masterclasses led by experienced practitioners from all across [...]
Introducing Theatre in Palm residency artists
In August, Intercult will host their third Theatre in Palm residency in Stockholm. This time the residency venue is Teater Giljotin. The selected residency artists will work together within the themes Social impact and society and Environmental Sustainability and will be guided by the choreographer Robin Jonsson. Each of the selected artists bring a unique approach and skillset to the residency. The idea is that the different talents and cultural backgrounds will compliment each other in an interesting way. The Stockholm residency participants will also have [...]
International Lab in Gdańsk – Turning the Tide
From June 24 to 28, 2024, the Intercult team traveled to Gdańsk to attend the first International Lab of the “Turning the Tide” project. The event was organised by the Urban Culture Institute (UCI) and it provided a vital platform for artists, activists, and local stakeholders to explore creative solutions to the urgent challenges posed by climate change. The “Turning the Tide” project allows international artists to visit local organizations and research regional contexts. In Gdańsk, the international artists that [...]