Projekti

»Slow Light-Seeking Darkness” Alps-Adriatic project (Aut/Ita/Slo/Cro)

an artistic, cultural and ecological project with partners from Austria, Slovenia, Italy and Croatia

slow light – seeking darkness is an artistic and creative engagement with the idea – and fact – of missing darkness, and the need for the dark

The project is interdisciplinary and collaborative, inviting artists, curators, activists, thinkers, etc. to explore many diverse aspects of the topic of darkness, in relation to e.g.

art, culture, ecology, nature, the region and its position in a broader Europe and a broader world physical and psychological effects of darkness for people and animals

darkness as peace, respite, inspiration, physical requirement darkness as environmental issue social, ethical aspects of darkness art-historical approaches to darkness trance, mysticism, fear, inspiration

On the 8^th July 2021, “slow light @ Sajeta” will be launched with a podium discussion about various aspects of the need for darkness and light pollution, with participants including artists, activists and scientists discussing their diverse approaches to darkness in the Alps-Adriatic region.

The setting is an ideal location to consider the socio-cultural value of darkness, at the confluence of two rivers which characterize the rich cultural hybridity of the region.

The discussion is open to live audiences at Sotocje and will be streamed to YouTube.