Artists in Residence

December 2022 - January 2023 | Multi-Disciplinary

Thabiso Nkoana & Pule Welch | Research Trip

During their research trip in Zurich, South African artists Thabiso Nkoana, Pule Welch and Thabiso Phepeng will be exploring new connections to expand their interdisciplinary, multimedia project, Col.Aboration.

Country of residency: Switzerland

December 2022 | Multi-Disciplinary

Quentin Clémence & Alice Weil | Research Trip

Studio ICAI will undertake a research trip in Madagascar in preparation for a collaborative exhibition they are developing focusing on Zafimaniry art and architecture.

Country of residency: Madagascar

August - September & December 2022 | Performing Arts

Jolie Ngemi | Research Trip

Geneva based, Kinshasa born dancer and choreographer Jolie Ngemi is conducting research towards the creation of a new solo choreographic project titled “Nkisi”.

Country of residency: DRC, South Africa

November 2022 | Music

Elisabeth Stoudmann | Research Trip

Swiss journalist and cultural project manager Elisabeth Stoudmann has been invited to participating in a panel discussion at this year’s Music in Africa ACCES Conference hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Country of residency: Tanzania

December 2022 | Performing Arts

Yann Marussich | Research Trip

Swiss performance artist Yann Marussich will travel to Maputo, Nampula and Ilha de Mozambique for a research trip to meet actors and visit venues in anticipation of a possible residency and tour in 2023-24.

Country of residency: Mozambique

November - December 2022 | Dance

Company MEK | Research Trip

During their research trip at École des Sables in Senegal Company MEK members Muhammed Kaltuk, Annakatharina Chiedza Spörri and Sabrina Gifti Tekako will engage with local dancers to share working methods and training procedures in a process of learning from and with each other.

Country of residency: Senegal

November - December 2022 | Performing Arts

Gavin Krastin & Alan Parker | Research Trip

During their research trip in Switzerland, South African artist duo Gavin Krastin and Alan Parker will host workshops and develop new work.

Country of residency: Switzerland

November 2022 | Music

Jessie Cox | Research Trip

Experimental Swiss drummer and composer Jessie Cox will be in Senegal for a research trip to rehearse and experiment with The Liberation Orchestra from Dakar.

Country of residency: Senegal

November - December 2022 | Performing Arts

Alessandro Schiattarella | Research Trip

During his research trip in Cape Town, Swiss choreographer and dancer Alessandro Schiattarella will continue his work with Unmute Dance Company exploring themes relating to disability.

Country of residency: South Africa

October 2022 | Multi-Disciplinary

Lost+Found | Research Trip

During this research trip, three members of the global Lost+Found art collective will explore opportunities for reimagining residency structures and funding mechanisms through artist-led programmes and partnership design.

Country of residency: Switzerland