VR Experience Artistic Residency
As a core part of Misahat Noon 02 project, which aims to combat all forms of racial discrimination based on color, a new experiment using virtual reality technology is being conducted. This experiment is led by a group of experts: Mr. Cherif Khalifa, an engineer specializing in artificial intelligence; Mr. Mohamed Arbi Soualhia, a specialist in virtual reality technologies; and Ms. Fatma Ghedira, a specialist in social psychology. Additionally, the dancers Ameni Chatti and Omayma Messadi participated in the experience with the assistance of the dancer and choreographer Ilyes Triki. The artistic residency concluded with the production of a dance artwork that will be showcased within the context of the experiment. By integrating artistic media with virtual reality technologies, the physiological state of the participants will be monitored through a device that records their reactions while watching a 360-degree video.
LIGHT AND MEDIA ART WORKSHOPS
From June 23 to 27, 2024, Danseurs Citoyens Sud and INTERFERENCE Tunis hosted Light and Media Art workshops for emerging artists from southern Tunisia at No Name Artistic Studio Lab in Gabes. Facilitated by the INTERFERENCE Tunis team, the workshops provided practical training sessions where participants explored light as an artistic medium. The sessions aimed to enhance the spirit of collaboration in creative projects and improve participants' skills in contemporary art practices. Importantly, the workshops did not limit participants to a particular theme or tool; instead, they offered a space for artists to imagine, think, and observe various elements that could be used as artistic tools. On June 27, 2024, a light and media art exhibition took place at No Name Artistic Studio Lab. Each participant had the opportunity to create and showcase an artistic experiment, combining various mediums and tools. This exhibition allowed participants to present their innovative work and demonstrate the skills they had developed during the workshops. By integrating various creative techniques, the workshops encouraged participants to continue exploring and innovating in contemporary art.
AT HAND exhibition
“To think about, through and with it…” “At Hand” is an experimental conceptual project that sheds light on the ordinary objects found in areas far from the Center; regular everyday objects left behind, mostly perceived as worthless, such as waste from the oasis, wild plants, debris of burlap, paper, bricks, cement, and wool
Cultural Journalism bootcamp 01 Interviews
The "Cultural Journalism bootcamp 01" took place from January 29th to February 1st, 2024, at "No Name Artistic Studio Lab" in Gabes, Tunisia. The camp brought together journalists, media professionals, and students interested in the field to promote the exchange of expertise and knowledge. With the assistance of the facilitator Habib Trabelsi, various types of coverage and press sources were discussed, along with communication and interaction techniques in the cultural sector. In the same context, We interviewed some of the participants to gain insight into their opinions and evaluations regarding the workshops. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgMk_icEGug
4000 Km Untitled Art Bootcamp Interviews
In recognition of the necessity of valuing African cultural heritage and enhancing the values of solidarity and peace, "Danseurs Citoyens Sud" organization hosted a group of specialized artists in performing and visual arts within the context of an artistic boot camp titled "4000 km untitled." The camp took place from February 5th to February 12th, 2024, at "No Name" artistic studio lab in Gabes, Tunisia. It aimed to depict the political, economic, social, environmental, and historical impacts that affect the lives of the inhabitants of the African continent as they head towards the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, the initiative highlighted the natural resources and intangible African heritage shared between the North and South of the African continent. As part of the bootcamp , interviews had been conducted with three artists (Nabil Dkhil, Malek Zouaidi, Haifa Ouerfelli) who shared valuable insights about their artistic backgrounds as well as the bootcamp experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cViTr1YWlw
“4000 Km Untitled” Second Performance
In recognition of the necessity of valuing African cultural heritage and enhancing the values of solidarity and peace, "Danseurs Citoyens Sud" organization hosted a group of specialized artists in performing and visual arts within the context of an artistic bootcamp titled "4000 km untitled." As part of our art bootcamp, the second performance of “4000 km untitled” took place at El Hamra Theater in Tunis on February 14th, 2024. The performance artistically depicted many aspects surrounding the issue of migration and its challenges, as a step towards establishing values of tolerance, solidarity, and enhancing cooperation within the African continent.
“4000 Km Untitled” First Performance
In recognition of the necessity of valuing African cultural heritage and enhancing the values of solidarity and peace, "Danseurs Citoyens Sud" organization hosted a group of specialized artists in performing and visual arts within the context of an artistic bootcamp titled "4000 km untitled." As part of our art bootcamp, the first performance of “4000 km untitled” took place at “No Name” artistic studio lab in Gabes on February 13th, 2024. The performance artistically depicted many aspects surrounding the issue of migration and its challenges, as a step towards establishing values of tolerance, solidarity, and enhancing cooperation within the African continent.
“4000 Km Untitled” Artistic Bootcamp
"4000 Km Untitled" is an artistic bootcamp aimed at valorizing the African identity through performing and visual arts. The program ran from February 5th to 12th, 2024, at the "No Name" artistic studio lab in Gabes, gathering 5 artists from various regions of Tunisia. During this period, multiple issues were addressed focusing on artistic mediums (body, sound, and light) and research studies, with the aim of exploring the political, economic, social, environmental, and historical impacts affecting the lives of African continent residents, particularly those heading towards the North of the Mediterranean Sea. The initiative also critiques colonial-imposed governance systems and borders that negatively impacted universal human rights. It highlights the shared natural resources and intangible heritage between the North and South of the African continent. Through artistic efforts and field research, an artistic presentation was embodied to translate the dark reality of migration and its ensuing forms of exclusion and discrimination.
Cultural Journalism Bootcamp 01
Danseurs Citoyens Sud organized the “Cultural Journalism Bootcamp 01” between January 29th and February 1st, 2024 at “No Name” artistic studio lab, Gabes, Tunisia. The camp brought together journalists, media professionals, and students interested in the field to promote the exchange of expertise and knowledge.With the assistance of the facilitator Habib Trabelsi, various types of coverage and press sources were discussed, along with communication and interaction techniques in the cultural sector. As part of the camp’s practical aspect, "Danseurs Citoyens Sud" organized a forum on January 31th, 2024. The event brought together a group of artists and journalists in order to employ the sessions’ guidelines and brainstorm effective ways of communication and interaction between both parties. Through this discussion, the idea of establishing links between journalistic work and the cultural field emerged in a manner that corresponds to the expectations and goals of both sides. This initiative essentially seeks to empower and support journalists in enhancing the cultural and artistic scene in southern Tunisia and contributing to the development of cultural journalism as a whole.
“Spontaneous Sensibility” ARTISTIC BOOTCAMP
"Spontaneous Sensibility" is an art camp that took place from December 24th to December 27th, 2023, at "No Name Artistic Studio Lab" in Gabes, Tunisia.The bootcamp primarily emphasizes mobile topology, an educational and artistic concept implemented in public spaces through the use of geometric shapes, physical structures, and video art. In the context of the local environment, these means serve as a replication of the overall image of the Gabes region. Accordingly, this experience contributed to unifying collective participation by engaging with these elements through embracing unique bodily movements, fostering a spontaneous awareness among children and youth.Facilitated by experienced artists in the fields of circus arts and manual skills, the event explored and applied the concept of mobile topology through various artistic mediums, including geometric forms, video art, manual skills, and circus arts. This approach aimed to facilitate social interaction, making it easier to connect with and guide young people and children by encouraging them to use their daily environment in different ways.As part of the bootcamp’s outputs, a cohesive artistic performance was created, integrating various artistic disciplines. This performance was presented at both Seniet El Bey Youth Complex in Gabes on December 27, 2023, and Mohamed Ali Youth Center