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Host / Region GLUON / Brussels, Belgium – Port Of Ostend Abstract This residency invited the artist to develop an in-situ performance exploring coastal and water sustainability through a more-than-human perspective, creating engaging and imaginative scenarios that connect Ostend’s cultural scene with local communities to promote ocean and water preservation. Keywords circularity, interactive art, biodiversity, local […]

Host / Region GLUON / Brussels, Belgium – Scheldt Valley Abstract This residency, hosted by Gluon with the support of Arts Council Korea, invited artists interested in interweaving different cultural lines of thought and (art) practices in the Scheldt Valley National Park to negotiate our relationship to science, nature and water, as well as to arts as

Host / Region GLUON / Brussels, Belgium – The Brussels Port Abstract This residency challenged artists to reimagine the Brussels canal and Flemish waterways, promoting a cultural shift from land-based transport to water-based alternatives, aiming to inspire ecological and socio-cultural transformations in waterway and port areas. Keywords modal shift, sustainable transport, water recycling, river transport Description

Host / Region PiNA / Koper, Slovenia Abstract This challenge focused on exploring the potential reuse of marine sediment, minimizing the ecological impact, and considering the dynamic marine habitats affected by navigation, resuspension, and dredging activities. Keywords marine sediment, nature’s services, interspecies justice Koper Bay, intermedia art Description of the regional challenge The Port of Koper,

Host / Region PiNA / Koper, Slovenia Abstract The purpose of this residency was to enhance public understanding and conservation of marine ecosystems through artistic and scientific collaboration, focusing on sustainable practices, non-invasive biomonitoring techniques, and innovative biomaterials. Keywords indigenous and non- indigenous organisms, coexistence, ballast water discharges, biodiversity, ecological balance Description of the regional challenge

Host / Region OGR Torino  Turin, Italy – Po River Abstract The project explored the commoning of the Po River, emphasizing a community-oriented model for river conceptualization, management, and biodiversity-focused “water thinking.” Keywords fluvial ecosystem, collaborative citizenship, water commons, community oriented model, collective stewardship Description of the regional challenge The Po river plays a vital