
In a world quick to judge and slow to understand, a male dancer confronts societal expectations, family resistance, and stereotypes through movement. This talk explores how dance became an act of self-realisation, resilience, and quiet rebellion—proving that when one listens to their inner truth, ev

“I hope an asteroid wipes us all out so no one mourns me”: a seven‑year‑old’s words spark a deeper question—what if the real “end of the world” isn’t planetary doom, but a dystopia where culture stops evolving amid climate displacement? Drawing from community dance in rubbish dumps, refugee camps,

Lu Bazanella utiliza a arte e o humor como resistência para preservar a criatividade e o espírito crítico diante do colapso das estruturas modernas. Ao aceitarmos que estamos vivendo o apocalipse, somos convidados por ela a "dançar”, literal e metaforicamente, para transcender o presente. O foco é u

Art and theatre are more than entertainment—they are powerful tools for building vibrant, connected communities. This talk explores how performance preserves culture, sparks creativity, strengthens social bonds, and promotes personal growth. Beyond self-expression, theatre can educate, raise awarene

Many people today, especially in Indonesia are silently struggling behind routines and expectations. They appear fine on the outside, but inside they feel disconnected from who they really are. In a world that rarely gives space for honest emotional expression, especially among young adults, art par

Who do we grant responsibility for authoring and translating the stories of community? Who decides what stories get told what stories are subverted and ignored? Creating public art can be considered a crime of vandalism, yet an important part of creating sacred public spaces. This talk will explore

角川武蔵野ミュージアムを拠点に活動する今井久が、アート・テクノロジー・エンターテインメントを融合させた展示づくりと、そのクリエイティブの考え方を語ります。 作品を「見る」だけでなく、物語として「感じる」展覧会とは何か。 正倉院展などの事例を通して、「あるもの」を新しい魅力として届ける“プリズム”の発想に迫ります。 Based at the Kadokawa Musashino Museum, Hisashi Imai talks about his work creating exhibitions that blend art, technology, and entertainmen

What happens when dance stops entertaining and starts confronting power? In this Afro contemporary performance, Chicago’s Red Clay Dance Company weaves movement traditions of the African Diaspora with bold, theatrical imagery to explore Black stories of joy, resilience, and resistance. The Company p

Through clay, art, and lived experience, this talk uses live sculpting as a metaphor to reveal why perfection is a beautiful lie we cling to — online and offline — and asks a difficult question: what if letting go is the most honest form of creation, and the courage to start again is the real art? G

We live in a world that celebrates performance over expression. Art doesn’t begin with confidence — it begins with survival. In this deeply personal talk, an author and lyricist reflects on how writing became a refuge, a rebellion, and a way to turn pain into purpose, revealing why truth outlasts il

Alma Morell comparte un recorrido íntimo por su vida a través de la fotografía, mostrando cómo su historia personal encontró sentido y propósito al enfocarse en la fotografía de mascotas. Más allá de la técnica, Alma revela cómo el vínculo emocional entre las personas y sus animales se convierte en