Europe has always been an asylum land for migrants. Its ethos has largely been forged thanks to those population’s movements where artists have always played a crucial role, all the more those who have ‘other’ origins, perspectives and views. Beyond the prejudices which often reduce them to their country of origins, migrant artists can tend … 28/08/2017 Alpbach Forum 2017, Migration and the Arts: Europe’s Next Narrative

Mareike Guddati was a aparticipant in the 2017 edition of the Global Cultural Leadership Programme. Mareike Guddati currently works with Diakonie Düsseldorf as a social and legal advisor for refugees living in the municipal housings of Düsseldorf. Mareike helps to promote the independence of the migrants in Düsseldorf by connecting them with locals, NGOs, and … Mareike Guddati, GCLP 2017

Peter Merrington was a participant in the 2017 edition of the Global Cultural Leadership Programme. Peter Merrington is a postdoctoral research associate on a three-year research project examining the audience for non-mainstream film in English regions, based in the department of sociology at the University of Glasgow. Previously, Peter served as the Assistant Director of … Peter Merrington, GCLP 2017

Charles Houdart was a participant in the 2017 edition of the Global Cultural Leadership Porgramme. Charles Houdart is a creative development professional, with experience in diverse countries that include Zimbabwe, Kenya and Syria. Throughout his career, Charles held leadership positions working with a variety of organizations on major projects that developed the cultural sector. These … Charles Houdart, GCLP 2017

Veronika Antoniou (Cyprus) was a participant in the 2017 edition of the Global Cultural Leadership Programme. Veronika Antoniou is the co-founder and managing director of Urban Gorillas, a Nicosia-based NGO focused on building healthy and creative cities. She’s also a licensed architect, and urban planner. Her work spans many aspects, and includes the practice of architecture, socially engaged … Veronika Antoniou, GCLP 2017

Kimoon Park was a participant in the 2017 edition of the Global Cultural Leadership Programme. Kimoon is currently working as the manager for the international relations team at Uijeongbu Music Theatre Festival in Korea. She has also engaged in various collaborative projects prior to this, notably Kams Connection, a program that supports international exchanges and collaboration … Kimoon Park, GCLP 2017

Hye Youn Choi was a participant in the 2017 edition of the GCLP. A curator, researcher, and translator, Hye-Youn Choi specializes in Asian contemporary art and has extensive curating and research experience in museums and cultural institutions in the United States, Canada, France, and South Korea. She has explored the cross-cultural production and reception of … Hye Youn Choi, GCLP 2017

Malose Malahlea was a participant in the 2017 edition of the GCLP. Malose is an artist/organiser and cultural producer equally interested in socially engaged art practices and the role the audience or community play in the co-creation to address own social narratives. Together with Rangoato Hlasane he co-founded Keleketla! Library in Johannesburg in 2008. Keleketla! Library, … Malose Malahlela, GCLP 2017

Clara Vaughan was a participant in the 2017 edition of the Global Cultural Leadership Programme. Clara Louise Vaughan is the Head of the Market Theatre Laboratory in Johannesburg, South Africa, and a theatre-maker, arts facilitator, arts manager, and writer. Her work is grounded in her belief in the capacity of theatre and performance to challenge, … Clara Vaughan, GCLP 2017

Lizaveta Matveeva was a participant in the 2017 edition of the Global Cultural leadership Programme. Lizaveta Matveeva is an independent curator and art critic recently moved to Divonne-les-Bains, France from St. Petersburg, Russia.  In 2020 she curated “I don’t know whether the Earth is spinning or not…”, with Francesca Altamura, one of the Main Projects … Lizaveta Matveeva, GCLP 2017