Hür Adalar
Topics
Artistic research, Independent publishing, Economic autonomy, Process-based creation
Disciplines
Visual arts, Writing, Artistic experimentation, Collaborative practice
Hür Adalar, meaning “Sovereign Isles,” is an artist residency program based in Antalya that provides a collaborative living and working environment for artists and researchers. Centered around a shared home studio, it encourages early-stage experimentation and the free exchange of ideas. Emphasising self-publishing and process-oriented work, the program supports artistic research and alternative modes of production. The concept of “sovereignty” reflects a commitment to economic autonomy and creative independence within a broader global framework. By facilitating direct, unfiltered engagement between residents and their audiences, Hür Adalar positions collective living as a form of cultural resistance and renewal.
Limassol, Famagusta
Interwoven Narratives
FNM, FWCA, and MITOS reconnect Limassol and Famagusta communities through cultural dialogue, mapping, and a joint festival centered on shared histories and memory.
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Limassol, Famagusta
Interwoven Narratives
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The Interwoven Narratives engages Greek-speaking and Turkish-speaking Cypriots through four key activities that connect public spaces with personal histories. These include creating an alternative Famagusta booklet in three languages, exploring shared intangible heritage, expanding the oral history archive, and hosting a two-day event in Famagusta and Limassol with discussions, walking tours, and workshops. By integrating technology with personal narratives, the project encourages intercommunal cooperation and helps reimagine Cyprus’ shared past and future. Through these activities, partners will work together to promote understanding and cultural continuity, providing resources like the Famagusta booklet, culinary workshops, sound maps, and the “95 Kilometres – Bridging Stories” event to deepen public engagement and strengthen community bonds.
Maribor
House!
House! revitalises public spaces through arts, heritage, and community-driven cultural programming in Maribor.
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Maribor
House!
Based in Maribor, Slovenia, House! is a cultural association and social enterprise committed to the revitalisation of urban and social life through creative collaboration. It connects citizens, artists, and institutions to transform shared spaces into platforms for cultural expression and civic pride. Key initiatives like The Living Courtyards, Rajzefiber, and Lumina use arts, education, and storytelling to promote sustainability and inclusivity. House! is active in national and European programs, developing cultural tourism and heritage-based innovation while nurturing long-term community partnerships. It acts as a cultural mediator, turning public space into a stage for belonging and creativity.
TRANSNATIONAL EXCHANGE IDEA
Shifting Shores explores memory, displacement, and public space through a series of workshops, artistic productions, and public events. Five exchange workshops—led by each partner in their area of expertise—will cover oral history, sound mapping, art publishing, and participatory practices, strengthening both the partnership and the participating artists. The collaboration will result in updated interactive walks, a new sound map launched in Maribor, and the publication Shifting Shores, created during a residency in Alanya with artists from Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus. Combining field research, writing, and collective art-making, the publication will serve as a transnational archive of migration and belonging. The exchange will culminate in a closing event in Famagusta in March 2026, showcasing all outcomes and fostering dialogue on displacement, memory, and shared cultural narratives across the Mediterranean.
The collaboration will bring together partners from Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, and Slovenia to exchange methods and produce new artistic and research-based outcomes. Through workshops, residencies, and public events, the exchange will generate a collaborative publication, updated sound walks, and a new sound map—each connecting stories of displacement, memory, and belonging across regions.
Beyond these tangible results, the process will deepen transnational exchange and mutual learning among the partners, strengthening their approaches to oral history, public space practices, and publishing. It will foster accessible, multilingual, and participatory ways of engaging communities, creating a shared narrative that highlights the interconnectedness of migration, place, and collective memory.
Shifting Shores is created in collaboration with House! and Interwoven Narratives.
