Script
Papić’s narrative is one of the winning entries selected through a writers’ competition held by the Croatian National Theatre “Ivan Zajc” from Rijeka as part of the Deconfining project.
Šušak’s story was chosen as one of the winning stories in a writers competition organized by the Croatian National Theatre “Ivan Zajc” from Rijeka, within the Deconfining project.
Samia Amami’s text, selected by the Tunisian National Theatre, represents a significant contribution to the Deconfining project.
Mouna Bel Haj Zekri’s text, selected by the Tunisian National Theatre, represents a significant contribution to our project.
(De)Confined is a text born from the creative collaboration of two talented authors during the Bodø2024 Writers’ Residency, as part of the Deconfining project.
Greta Ambrazaitė, along with three fellow talented authors, participated in the first Deconfining Writers’ Residency, a three-month online program.
Teodora Grigaitė joined three fellow authors in the inaugural Deconfining Writers’ Residency—an enriching three-month online program
“Adjusted Movements” is one of the scripts developed in the first Deconfining Writers’ Residency, written by Laura Sheilla Inangoma
“Spatial Deconfinement” is a text by author Kibsa Anthony Ouedraogo, who along with authors Laura Sheilla Inangoma, Greta Ambrazaitė, and Teodora Grigaitė, participated in the first Deconfining Writers’ Residency.
Sidiki Yougbaré from Burkina Faso and Thiemo Strutzenberger from Austria explored the Salzkammergut region’s diverse landscapes, interacted with the local community, and engaged in profound dialogues during the Deconfining Writers’ Residency organized by Salzkammergut 2024 and Operndorf Afrika – Village Opera in February 2023.
Actor and director Thiemo Strutzenberger from Austria participated in the Deconfining Writers’ Residency organized by Salzkammergut 2024 and Operndorf Afrika – Village Opera in February 2023.
The National Kaunas Drama Theatre, founded in 1920, is Lithuania's oldest professional theater. With a diverse ensemble of 50 actors and guest performers, they offer a repertoire of approximately 40 performances spanning various genres for audiences of all ages. The theater is home to five stages, hosting around 350 events annually and prioritizing international collaboration, co-productions, and global visibility.
RAW Material Company is an African center for art, knowledge, and society, emphasizing curatorial practice, art education, residencies, and knowledge production. They aim to nurture artistic and intellectual creativity in Africa, with a transdisciplinary program that draws inspiration from various fields. Located in Dakar, their Zone B space, a renovated 1950s residential home, serves as a focal point for research on architecture and urban planning's role in shaping contemporary discourse in African cities.
ART TRANSPARENT Contemporary Art Foundation, established in 2005 in Wrocław, is dedicated to advancing contemporary art and social causes through local and national projects, as well as their initiatives. They aim to promote contemporary art and foster open-mindedness while engaging with the public to address societal issues. The foundation emphasizes the significant role of contemporary art in social development, participating in initiatives with social, educational, and anti-discriminatory themes, and addressing the complexities of historical and individual trauma.
The Women's History Museum of Zambia, founded in 2017, is dedicated to researching and preserving African indigenous narratives, particularly those centered on women. They collaborate with indigenous communities to create digital platforms and tools, aiming to make this heritage accessible, challenge colonial knowledge asymmetries, and influence future knowledge production.
News—10—2024
We are excited to announce the third DECONFINING Partner forum that will take place on Thursday, 17 October 2024, online via Zoom.
News—09—2024
We are thrilled to announce the premiere of the performance “Open the Door,” produced by the National Kaunas Drama Theatre (Lithuania) in collaboration with Les Recreatrales (Burkina Faso) as part of the DECONFINING project.
News—04—2024
We are happy to present to you our intercontinental anthology titled “Narratives of Closeness and Distance from Central-Eastern Europe and South-Eastern Africa”, created thanks to the ART TRANSPARENT Foundation, PRO PROGRESSIONE and the Women’s History Museum Zambia, and together with editors Urszula Markowska-Manista & Natasha Omokhodion-Kalulu Banda.
Interview—07—2024
In this interview, Samba Yonga discusses her work in restoring African indigenous narratives, the challenges and successes in promoting intercultural understanding, and her vision for the future of cultural exchange and cooperation between Africa and the global community.
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