ART
ALIVE
FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
April 24 - 26
CANELAS | ESTARREJA
#ART
#FESTIVAL
Estação Viva
Discover Art Alive 2025
The Art Alive Festival in Estarreja, Portugal stands as a groundbreaking initiative, ingeniously merging alternative and public spaces to create a captivating tapestry of artistic expression. Nestled in one of Portugal's most fertile regions, this festival thrives in the unique symbiosis of agriculture and the indigenous forest, courtesy of the Bocage system. As an artistic circuit, it defies conventional boundaries, embracing an open, experimental ethos embodied in its distinct and daring moniker, "Let’s see how this turns out."
The festival's digital transition for the rural world, driven by sustainable practices, immerses itself in a cultural ambiance marked by the exquisite beauty, diversity, and interconnection of art, nature, and humanity. A transformative force, it revitalizes spaces, repurposing them into vibrant alternatives to their original functions. The audacious integration of agricultural practices and the preservation of forest heritage underscore its commitment to crafting an enriching experience.
With a multifaceted program encompassing installations, photography, video, performances, seminars, round tables, and concerts, the festival becomes a catalyst for contemplation on the sustainable digital mediation between humanity and nature. The fusion of this celebration with technology not only elevates the artistic encounter but also serves as a testament to how technological innovation can play a pivotal role in fostering sustainability and preserving our environment. It doesn't merely address environmental challenges; it sparks a collective awakening and provides inspirational solutions.
An integral part of the GRIN project under the S+T+ARTS initiative of the European Commission, this fusion of art, nature, and technology emerges as a renaissance, adopting a holistic approach that unites diverse elements to confront challenges head-on and champion innovative solutions. The Art Alive Festival transcends the traditional event paradigm, becoming a dynamic force reshaping the intersection of creativity, nature, and technology with unprecedented fervor.
SCHEDULE
24.04
Concerts
David Leão
17h30 - 18h30
Ilustre Senhor
18h30 - 20h30
JP como Queiram
20h30 - 22h30
Hugo Branco
22h30 - 00h00
Video Art
Video Art Room #1
Salvatore Siriano
João Pedro Oliveira
Kenji Kojimai
Ethann Néon
15h - 20h
Video Art Room #2
Riikka Haapasaari
Benna Gaean Maris
Nicolas Vazquez
Magalie Martin
Ilkka II
Daniela Lucito
Caspar de Gelmini
Irena Paskali
15h - 20h
Installation/ Photography
Erika Szőke & Klaudia Kosziba
Genomic Gastronomy
Magalie Martin
Matti Tanskanen
Olga Wardęga & Christoph Zeckel
14h00 - 00h00
Round Tables
Table 1
Art and Technology:
New Creative Frontiers (PT)
14h00 - 15h30
Table 2
Regenerative Rurality:
Sustainable and Cultural Innovation (PT)
16h00 - 17h30
Seminars
Café Filosófico
17h00 - 18h00
Open Market
Art, Craftsmanship, Family Farming
14h00 - 00h00
25.04
Concerts
Friday Nights
17h30 - 18h30
Ilustre Senhor
16h00 - 18h00
INdecision
18h00 - 19h30
NINFA
20h00 - 22h00
DJ Hunter
22h00 - 00h00
PERFORMANCES
Artists
Lili Oh Maria
15h00 - 19h00
Maria Afonso
15h00 - 16h00
Ling Chung Wan Kevin
A Confirmar
Circus Arts
Cabeça de Lobas
17h00 - 18h00
Video ART
Video Art Room #1
Salvatore Siriano
João Pedro Oliveira
Kenji Kojimai
Ethann Néon
15h00 - 20h00
Video Art Room #2
Riikka Haapasaari
Benna Gaean Maris
Nicolas Vazquez
Magalie Martin
Ilkka II
Daniela Lucito
Caspar de Gelmini
Irena Paskali
15h00 - 20h00
Installation/ Photography
Erika Szőke & Klaudia Kosziba
Genomic Gastronomy
Magalie Martin
Matti Tanskanen
Olga Wardęga & Christoph Zeckel
14h00 - 00h00
Exclusive Experiences
Preservation of Library Collections
14h00 - 15h30
Basic Principles of Hand Bookbinding
15h30 - 17h00
Drone Flying
16h00 - 18h00
Ceramics Practice
17h00 - 19h00
Art Alive Walk
Art Alive Team
Ilustre Senhor
Património Arquitetónico
17h00 - 19h00
Yoga in Nature
17h00 - 19h00
Meditation in Nature
18h00 - 19h00
Seminars
April 25th – Memories and Voices of Freedom: A Debate with Those Who Lived the Revolution
15h00 - 16h00
26.04
Concerts
Michel Farias
15h00 - 17h00
Pedro Silva
18h00 - 19h00
Homem Do Xaile
18h00 - 20h00
EVAYA
20h00 - 22h00
TOM ACTIVE
22h00 - 00h00
Exclusive Experiences
Cartoon Drawing Page
14h00 - 16h00
Artistic Adventure (for Kids)
15h00 - 17h00
Cyanotype Practice
15h00 - 17h00
Yoga in Nature
17h00 - 19h00
PedalArte: Between Art and Biodiversity
Art Alive Team
Festival Spot
17h00 - 18h00
18h00 - 19h00
Installation/ Photography
Erika Szőke & Klaudia Kosziba
Genomic Gastronomy
Magalie Martin
Matti Tanskanen
Olga Wardęga & Christoph Zeckel
14h00 - 00h00
Seminars
Trans-Lighthouses
14h00 - 15h00
Video Art
Video Art Room #1
Salvatore Siriano
João Pedro Oliveira
Kenji Kojimai
Ethann Néon
15h00 - 20h00
Video Art Room #2
Riikka Haapasaari
Benna Gaean Maris
Nicolas Vazquez
Magalie Martin
Ilkka II
Daniela Lucito
Caspar de Gelmini
Irena Paskali
15h00 - 20h00
PERFORMANCES
Artists
Tiago Margaça
15h00 - 19h00
Roberto Otero
15h00 - 16h00
Ieva Bražėnaitė and Iro Xyda
19h30 - 21h00
Art Alive Festival
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