Join the residents as they give short presentations of their practices before inviting audience questions and discussion.

Taking place from 10 March to 6 April, PRAKSIS's twenty-ninth residency, For real?, explores the complex terrain of authenticity and identity in art and contemporary society. Developed with artist Harold Offeh, the residency critically examines the shifting boundaries between genuine and fabricated experiences in an era dominated by misleading media, performative identities, and contested truths.

Residents will investigate profound questions about authenticity: What distinguishes the authentic from the fake? How do artists and individuals navigate the blurred lines of genuineness in a world saturated with constructed narratives? The residency probes these inquiries through collaborative exploration, challenging participants to interrogate the concept of being "real" across artistic and social domains.

The participating residents bring diverse perspectives to this critical investigation: Harold Offeh, the residency convenor, brings his characteristic approach of performatively excavating identity and historical cultural tropes. Andrea Galiazzo (Italy/Norway) interweaves conceptual and narrative expressions, breaking from traditional artist narratives to explore the intersection of art and daily life. Jonathan Hielkema (Netherlands) works with film, publications, and installations, exploring contradictions of privilege and common sense. Adriana Berges (Spain) focuses on landscapes and technology, examining visual culture through art historical and digital lenses. Nouf Aljowaysir (Saudi Arabia/New York) investigates artificial intelligence through a personal and intimate lens, challenging technological innovations. Niels Munk Plum (Denmark) stages performative explorations of participation and artistic expertise. Mia Wennerstrand (Finland) creates works for the stage exploring Cold War histories and political rhetoric. Iga Śśćk crafts anti-linear, iconoclastic collages and performances that challenge linear narratives.

For Real? is made possible with support from Culture Moves Europe.