Eclectic of Otherness
EoO represents a partnership initiative of three cultural organizations from Serbia, Croatia, and France. It is dedicated to exploring identity tensions between Us and Them, insiders and outsiders, those we think belong, and those who are not part of that privilege.
Project title: Eclectic of Otherness
Abbreviation: EoO
Project Duration: February 1st, 2023 to January 31st, 2025
Project Coordinator: Heartefact Fund (RS)
Partners: Arterarij Foundation (CRO), El Vaiven (FR)
EoO represents a partnership initiative of three cultural organizations from Serbia, Croatia, and France. It is dedicated to exploring identity tensions between Us and Them, insiders and outsiders, those we think belong, and those who are not part of that privilege. Through the dissection of identity as an intimate zone of conflict, both microscopic and personal, as well as global and public, EoO uncovers and respects the challenges faced by the unknown, strangers, outsiders, immigrants, newcomers, and refugees on difficult paths to safety and freedom. It presents the challenges encountered in navigating new lives and identities.
Throughout the project’s duration, creative labs, artistic residencies, and public presentations are planned to support the artistic creation process, involving up to 50 creative professionals. Three theater performances, each exploring the theme, perspective, and origin of “otherness” within a specific context, are also part of the project. The Festival of Otherness will be organized in each country, featuring performances created during the project. Additionally, a campaign will focus on workers in the arts and culture, offering testimonies about what it’s like to be a “stranger” or “Other,” engaging with a wider audience in a dialogue about our multidimensional European identity.
Abbreviation: EoO
Project Duration: February 1st, 2023 to January 31st, 2025
Project Coordinator: Heartefact Fund (RS)
Partners: Arterarij Foundation (CRO), El Vaiven (FR)
EoO represents a partnership initiative of three cultural organizations from Serbia, Croatia, and France. It is dedicated to exploring identity tensions between Us and Them, insiders and outsiders, those we think belong, and those who are not part of that privilege. Through the dissection of identity as an intimate zone of conflict, both microscopic and personal, as well as global and public, EoO uncovers and respects the challenges faced by the unknown, strangers, outsiders, immigrants, newcomers, and refugees on difficult paths to safety and freedom. It presents the challenges encountered in navigating new lives and identities.
Throughout the project’s duration, creative labs, artistic residencies, and public presentations are planned to support the artistic creation process, involving up to 50 creative professionals. Three theater performances, each exploring the theme, perspective, and origin of “otherness” within a specific context, are also part of the project. The Festival of Otherness will be organized in each country, featuring performances created during the project. Additionally, a campaign will focus on workers in the arts and culture, offering testimonies about what it’s like to be a “stranger” or “Other,” engaging with a wider audience in a dialogue about our multidimensional European identity.
From January 9 to 11, 2025, the Festivity of Otherness was held in Paris. After the Zagreb version of the festival in November, when three plays created as part of…
From December 5 to 7, 2024, the Festivity of Otherness was held in Belgrade. After the Zagreb version of the festivity in November, when three performances created as part of…
After two years of artistic research as part of the Eclectic of Otherness project co-financed by the European Union, we are proud to announce the “Festivity of Otherness”, a unique…
From November 7 to 9, 2024, the first Festivity of Otherness was held in the theater venue of the Arterarij organization in Zagreb. As part of the festival, three performances…
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at 8 PM, the showcase of the play “Doghouse” was held on the Arterarij stage in Zagreb. This was also the premiere of the play,…
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, a showcase of the play “They Have Already Gone” was held at the Heartefact House in Belgrade from 6 PM to 9 PM. The showcase…
Directors from France and Croatia, Juan Miranda and Romano Nikolić, are currently in Belgrade for an artistic residency at the Heartefact House as part of the Eclectic of Otherness project,…
We invite you to attend the showcase of the play THEY HAVE ALREADY GONE on Sunday, September 29, 2024. The Showcase begins at 6 PM at the Heartefact House (Bulevar…
Director Patrik Lazić from Serbia is currently in Zagreb for an artistic residency with the partner organization Arterarij as part of the Eclectic of Otherness project, co-financed by the European…
A showcase of the French play The Rabbit House, directed by Juan Miranda and performed by Astrid Albiso, was held yesterday in Paris in front of an audience of about…
In Paris, Croatian director and actor Romano Nikolić is currently in an artistic residency with the partner organization El Vaiven as part of the Eclectic of Otherness project, co-financed by…
Following auditions for actors held in April this year, the organization Arterarij has begun rehearsals for a new play as part of the Eclectic of Otherness project, co-financed by the…
A partners’ meeting for the Eclectic of Otherness project, co-financed by the European Union through the Creative Europe program, was held this weekend in Zagreb. Representatives of the three organizations…
During October and November, three creative labs were held as part of the Eclectic of Otherness project, co-financed by the European Union through the Creative Europe program. Since the project…
Since the project began in February, the research phase of the Eclectic of Otherness project, co-financed by the European Union through the Creative Europe program, has been ongoing and will…
In Belgrade, at the Heartefact House, the kick-off meeting for the Eclectic of Otherness project, co-financed by the European Union through the Creative Europe program, was held this weekend. Representatives…