Trans Europe Halles (TEH) '99

BeHOME: Residencies on focus

TEH '99, Toplocentrala, Sofia, Bulgaria

The world is becoming increasingly complex. It feels like the planet is spinning faster than ever. A decade ago, thinking one thought at a time was enough; now juggling three thoughts at once feels normal. In our childhood, focusing on a single screen was more than sufficient. Now, we can follow three screens while answering a call, eating, drinking, and talking to others. The sheer volume of information we process daily today would have overwhelmed someone completely just a few decades ago.

Yet, despite having numerous environments, well-furnished homes, endless choices, cozy cars, and countless friends on social networks, we often feel a sense of homelessness. Who are we when everything around us begins to crumble? What do we do when it seems like everything is in decline? Honey is at risk. Bees are endangered. Even beehives are in jeopardy.

And so are art, artists, and art centers. Or are we simply dreaming up an imaginary danger? In this increasingly robotic world, what is the true purpose of art? What is the mission of artists? And what is the vital role of art centers in preserving our humanity?

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