Twelve new projects in this year’s funding program – 'Fixing what's broken. Together!' – started in September. This season we are specifically supporting cooperation projects that address social divisions and ecological crises. Their work stands for solidarity, community spirit, and respect. Get to know the funded projects here.
Democracies require independent, long-term, and sustainably financed journalism, which is crucial for publishing trustworthy content. The Media Forward Fund was launched with this objective in July 2024. The first funding partners have now been announced.
The way that we live has become a question of prosperity and justice. It poses a major challenge to our social cohesion and democracy. That is why the Regenerative Building Alliance is supporting the sustainable development of the construction and housing industry. Read an interview with Luisa Seiler, who leads the project, here.
The right to freedom of movement is essential for a generation of artists who had to relocate to Europe. Zad promotes the mobility of artists, individuals, and groups by offering financial support to showcase their work in new venues. This assistance can cover travel costs within their current country or across Europe. The program is open for applications year-round.
How does nightlife in Istanbul becomes an expression of identity and solidarity? In an interview, Yelta Köm and Ulya Soley reflect on their time as Tarabya fellows: from artistic research and publications to the “Sound Kitchen”. Find out what they experienced and how you can apply for the Open Call for tandem-residencies.
INLAND is a collaborative platform started in 2009. It provides a platform for diverse actors engaged in agricultural, social, and cultural production and questions the center-periphery dynamics so prevalent in the arts system. It also aims to strengthen the rural as a space for change.
From July 1st to September 29th, 2024, Institute Contemporary presents its inaugural exhibition, "On the Vastness of our Identities", at Les Rencontres d’Arles, featuring diverse perspectives on Afro-European identities through photography. Join us for the accompanying panel discussion with the artists and our Allianz Foundation network.
The construction industry is one of the key contributors to the climate crisis. Although more and more is being built, many people can no longer afford housing or cultural spaces. Against this backdrop, our new funding project by ARCH+ shows what potential can be found in the transformation of existing buildings and the renegotiation of spaces.