ARTefACTe6 Brings Performance as Relational Practice to Barcelona, September–November
The sixth edition of ARTefACTe, a contemporary performance exhibition network, is being held in Barcelona from September to November. This festival delves into the role of performance in building connections and uniting various communities. Since its inception in 2020, ARTefACTe has acted as a cultural laboratory, highlighting the significance of relationships among artists, audiences, and infrastructures. The program lineup includes NOU9, which began on 3 September at La Capella featuring Alicia Val's Cos estrany, and Estàrter, showcasing emerging talents Hina Vagina, Ainhoa Sayol, and Gessamí Olesa. Additionally, Capsa d’Eines presents Oscar Abril Ascaso's OH NO! and a course by Joan Morey. Corretja is scheduled for 28–31 October, while the festival wraps up on 25 November at Sala Taro with Marina Olivares' Artifici A-bellístic.
Key facts
- ARTefACTe6 runs from September to November across Barcelona and its metropolitan area.
- The festival opened on 3 September at La Capella with Cos estrany by Alicia Val, during the Premi Art Nou ceremony honoring Elsa Casanova.
- Estàrter, a mentorship program, presents works by Hina Vagina, Ainhoa Sayol, and Gessamí Olesa at La Capella two weeks after the opening.
- Capsa d’Eines features Oscar Abril Ascaso presenting OH NO! Programa d’introducció a l’art de Yoko Ono at Northern Clot and a performance management course with Joan Morey at Planta Uno.
- Corretja runs 28–31 October across Homesession, Afterschool, Casa R.A.R.O., Fundació Úniques, and Casa Espacio, with works by Mai Bach-Ngoc Nguyen, Auri Alós, Teresa W, Anna Dot, and apolo pablo.
- The festival closes on 25 November at Sala Taro with Artifici A-bellístic by Marina Olivares as part of the 4×4 cycle.
- Since 2020, ARTefACTe has functioned as a laboratory for participatory and decentralized cultural organization.
- The sixth edition is structured around four programs: NOU9, Estàrter, Capsa d’Eines, and Corretja.
Entities
Artists
- Alicia Val
- Elsa Casanova
- Hina Vagina
- Ainhoa Sayol
- Gessamí Olesa
- Oscar Abril Ascaso
- Yoko Ono
- Joan Morey
- Mai Bach-Ngoc Nguyen
- Auri Alós
- Teresa W
- Anna Dot
- apolo pablo
- Marina Olivares
Institutions
- ARTefACTe
- La Capella
- Premi Art Nou
- Northern Clot
- Planta Uno
- Homesession
- Afterschool
- Casa R.A.R.O.
- Fundació Úniques
- Casa Espacio
- Sala Taro
- exibart.es
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain