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.
The Festivity of Otherness was held in Paris
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 the Eclectic of Otherness project co-financed by the European Union were shown on the theater stage of the Arterarij organization, Heartefact House hosted the Belgrade version of the festival in December last year. Lavoir Moderne Parisien hosted the Parisian version of the festival, rounding off the first three editions of the festival.
The Festivity of Otherness was held in the Heartefact House in Belgrade
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 the Eclectic of Otherness project co-financed by the European Union were shown on the theater stage of the Arterarij organization, Heartefact House hosted the Belgrade version of the festival.
Theater Festivity of Otherness in Belgrade from December 5 to 7
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 theatrical experience that will confront the audience with three poignant stories and reflections on the human experience, as well as personal stories that shape our world. The Festivity of Otherness is much more than a theater festival – it is an invitation to think, to face the invisible and the unspoken.
The first Festivity of Otherness as part of the Eclectic of Otherness project ended in Zagreb
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 from Serbia, France and Croatia premiered, and the festival is moving to Belgrade in December. The third location is Paris in January 2025.
Showcase of the play “Doghouse” held in Zagreb as part of the EoO project
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, performed by Anita Matić Delić, Dušan Gojić, Jelena Graovac Lučev, Nikola Nedić, and Davor Tarbuk, directed by Roman Nikolić. Around 40 people attended the premiere, making them the first audience to see the play, which is based on true stories of wartime sexual violence during the wars in the former Yugoslavia.
Showcase of the Play “They Have Already Gone” Held as Part of the EoO Project
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 was performed by actress Mirjana Karanović, actor Svetozar Cvetković, and Tara Manić. Around 30 people attended, including directors, actors, activists, dramaturges, and technicians, witnessing for the first time a unique audio experience and sound experiment that the director and authors have been testing during the months of rehearsals for the upcoming play.
Rehearsals and Artistic Residencies for the Play “They Have Already Gone” Are Underway in Belgrade as Part of the EoO Project
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, co-financed by the European Union through the Creative Europe program. Juan Miranda and Romano Nikolić have been collaborating with the creative team of the play “They Have Already Gone” for over a year, initially during the research and concept development phase and later by directly participating in the play’s rehearsals, both online and in-person.
We invite you to the Show Case of the play “They Have Already Gone”
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 Despota Stefana 7) and lasts until 9 PM. The Show Case features actress Mirjana Karanović and actor Svetozar Cvetković, directed by Andrej Nosov. The play “They Have Already Gone” is part of the Eclectic of Otherness project, and the showcase is the result of several months of research and work on the text by author Doruntina Basha.
Rehearsals and Artistic Residency for the Play “Doghouse” Ongoing in Zagreb as Part of the EoO Project
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 Union through the Creative Europe program.
For nearly a year, Patrik Lazić has been collaborating with the creative team of the play Doghouse, initially in the research and concept development phase, and later by directly participating in both online and offline rehearsals.
Showcase and Second Artistic Residency for the Play “The Rabbit House” Held in Paris
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 fifty people. Prior to the showcase, which represents the first public presentation of the future play, Serbian director Patrik Lazić was in Paris for an artistic residency with the partner organization El Vaiven, as part of the Eclectic of Otherness project, co-financed by the European Union through the Creative Europe program.
Rehearsals and Artistic Residency for the Play “The Rabbit House” Ongoing in Paris as Part of the EoO Project
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 the European Union through the Creative Europe program. Romano Nikolić has been collaborating with the creative team of the play The Rabbit House for nearly a year, first in the research and concept development phase, and then directly participating in the rehearsals, both online and offline.
Rehearsals Begin for the Play “Doghouse” in Zagreb
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 European Union through the Creative Europe program. The play will premiere at the end of the year.
Partners’ Meeting Held in Zagreb as Part of the Eclectic of Otherness Project
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 – Heartefact from Serbia, Arterarij from Croatia, and El Vaiven from France – gathered for a two-day program to review the activities completed so far and discuss future plans.
Three Creative Labs Held as the Conclusion of the Research Phase of the Eclectic of Otherness Project
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 began in February 2023, the three partner organizations from Serbia, France, and Croatia, along with their creative and research teams, have been working on researching the themes of their future performances, which are being developed as part of the project. These performances will premiere during the Festival of Otherness in all three main partner cities at the end of 2024 – Paris, Zagreb, and Belgrade.
The Research Phase of the European Project Eclectic of Otherness is Underway
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 conclude at the end of this year with three creative labs where the research results will be presented. The sensitive topics addressed by all three performances – the genocide in Srebrenica, war-time rapes, and migrations – require thorough preparation based on artistic, activist, legal, and other types of research.
European Project Eclectic of Otherness Begins
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 of three organizations – Heartefact from Serbia, Arterarij from Croatia, and El Vaiven from France – discussed future plans for the project during the two-day program, which will run until January 2025.