ICAI, a nonprofit multidisciplinary art project, brings communities together through interactive public events, broadcasts, screenings and exhibition, cross-connecting social silos and empowering creativity at large.
The initiative is informed by a contemplative understanding of everyone’s interdependence as stakeholders in our collective futures and the world.activating Culture & Community WorldWide
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Navigate to PUBLIC WORKS in the Navigation Bar to see examples of our recent work. Since 2021, We have initiated new publicly engaged works along with our two core programs TUNING FORK LIVE (est. in 2020) and TUNING FORK FM (Wiox Community Radio, est. in 2023).
Look forward to seeing you at our next program or creating one with you!
Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters: Arte Cinema, Studio Trisoria; David W. Bermant Foundation; Birdsong Farm; Eur Mt Association; Bonotto Foundation; Creative Capital; Federal Ministry Republic of Austria: Arts, Culture, Civic Service and Sport; Origins Greenhouse Cafe; Reflex Technologies; Roxbury Arts Group; Otsego Bicycles; Tri-County Glass; Shapiro Family Foundation; Snyder’s Greenhouse; and the many participants and private donors who find value in our work.
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TUNING FORK LIVE
Episode 36: ruangrupa
Saturday, September 17, 2022, 2:30 ET
Meet the collaborative Indonesian-based collective that curated 2022’s experimental Documenta 15, Kassel, Germany. They have been under critical fire from the German and European media for supposed “Anti-Semitic” aspects of the exhibition. This has severely threatened future Documentas.
Image: ruangrupa, 2019, Ajeng Nurul Aini, farid rakun, Iswanto Hartono, Mirwan Andan, Indra Ameng, Ade Darmawan, Daniella Fitria Praptono, Julia Sarisetiati, Reza Afisina, Photo: Gudskul / Jin Panji
Our series TUNING FORK features live conversations between the public, leading and emerging cultural activists and collectives worldwide. “TF” recordings will remain archived and available on the site for future reference.
As the site grows, AN INDEX OF CULTURAL ACTIVISTS/M will also grow - international listing of individuals and organizations participating in an contributing to activities that highlight and address global issues through STRATEGIC AND CREATIVE INTERVENTION. We are developing a database of cultural activist his/herstory, impact, resources and training as a reference for everyone. Please SEE our Resources tab.
Guests (in order of appearance): Anne Waldman · Alan Todd · Lucia Cuba · Fredericka Foster · Monet Clark · Weronika Trojanska · Ogema Barking Dog Darryl Brown · Cyril Christo & Marie Wilkinson · Godfrey Reggio · Anais Maviel · Victoria Vesna · Janine von Thuengen · Joaquin Torres-Garcia · Gaetano Kazuo Maida · Patrick Meagher · Alan W. Moore · Grimanesa Amoros · Gordon Skinner · Nancy Azara · Chuyia Chia · George Quasha · Giana Pilar Gonzalez · Nerenda Eid · Linda Weintraub · Praxis: Brainard Carey & Delia Bajo · Margret Wibmer · Pia Dehne · Celeste Lecesne · Ackroyd & Harvey · Allan Wexler · Deborah de Robertis · Penny Slinger · Special Edition: Ukraine · Gene Pendon · Arahmaiani Feisal · ruangrupa · Qiao Xingyue · Stalker (Giulia Fiocca & Lorenzo Romito) · Kristin McIver · Tenzin Choegyal · Alex Winter
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Thursday, January 23rd at 9:30AM ET USA
For more information: Episodes — INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ACTIVISM INTERNATIONAL/ F.I.U.
Culture Declares Emergency (CDE) is a growing movement of individuals and organizations involved in arts and culture who are declaring a climate and ecological emergency. This means truth-telling, care-taking, and change-making. Cultural Activism International Project joined CDE in this declaration in the fall of 2023 and will host the first CDE Hubs meeting within an online public forum. We welcome you to join us to see what our peer member organization declarers are doing.
Friday, May 30, 3:00PM ET USA
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85187362503
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Friday, May 30, 3:00PM ET USA
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85187362503
CONVERSATION WITH THE COLLABORATORS
Sunday, April 20, 5-6 PM EDT/ 2-3 PM PT / 11-12 CET
Join us for a conversation around the exhibition at the Emily Harvey Foundation in New York City HERE
Friday, November 8 at 1:00PM ET USA
For more information: Episodes — INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ACTIVISM INTERNATIONAL/ F.I.U.
Building on the “Art + Physics = Energy” explorations, [SUN] Flower Plasma delves into the ecological and geopolitical significance of sunflowers and the scientific importance of Alfvén waves. A collaboration between Victoria Vesna and plasma physicist Dr. Walter Gekelman.
🔗 SUNFLOWERPLASMA.COM
Sunday, November 3 at 6:30PM ET USA
For more information: Episodes — INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ACTIVISM INTERNATIONAL/ F.I.U.
SALON D’AMOUR by MARGRET WIBMER at ‘Omukaino-ie’ house, Kikugawa area, Kanazawa, Japan, 2024. In collaboration with ’Tsuzuru’ for ‘A place that is vanishing while being born’ Curators: Akane Nakamori, Sae Shimizu. Assistant curator: Arisa Kasama.
Sunday, November 24 at 5:00pm ET USA
For more information: Episodes — INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ACTIVISM INTERNATIONAL/ F.I.U.
“Following Harry” is an intimate documentary film that follows 96-year-old civil rights icon Harry Belafonte as he continues his mission of social justice. The film explores Belafonte’s work with young activists, his thoughts on the current state of race relations in America, and his vision for the future. This inspiring portrait of a cultural and civil rights icon weaves together moments of activism and personal reflection, showcasing the impact of Belafonte’s legacy.
Harry Belafonte (@followingharryfilm) • Instagram photos and videos
Following Harry | Facebook
Belafonte-Nasso Productions (@followingharry) | TikTok
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TUNING FORK FM
Thursday, March 20, 1-2PM ET USA
With Alana Seigel, poet, discusses her new workshops, and more…
Listen to Live Stream
TUNING FORK FM LIVE with Emily Marie Harris and John DiLeva Halpern bringing you contemporary art, music, film, poetry, and comedy in one hour. Immediately following Amy Goodman and Democracy Now! Join us for a ride through the Catskills and abroad meeting people of our time shaping culture for our future.
Thursday, April 17, 1-2PM ET USA
With Jennifer Kabat, author of The Eighth Moon
Listen to Live Stream
TUNING FORK FM LIVE with Emily Marie Harris and John DiLeva Halpern bringing you contemporary art, music, film, poetry, and comedy in one hour. Immediately following Amy Goodman and Democracy Now! Join us for a ride through the Catskills and abroad meeting people of our time shaping culture for our future.
