Slavs and Tatars and Michał Grzegorzek Curate Survival Kit 16 in Riga
The Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA) has revealed that Slavs and Tatars, alongside Michał Grzegorzek, will curate Survival Kit 16, which is themed House of See-More and scheduled from 30 August to 28 September 2025. This festival will draw on the mythical Simurgh to delve into themes of transnationalism and liberation. Established in 2006, Slavs and Tatars focuses on regions affected by Russian and Soviet imperialism. Grzegorzek contributes his knowledge of performativity, queer culture, and feminism. LCCA Director Solvita Krese emphasized the importance of dismantling post-Soviet legacies. The curators will reference various literary texts, contrasting Simurgh with the eagle while addressing issues like ecological crises, disinformation, and identity complexities.
Key facts
- Survival Kit 16 is curated by Slavs and Tatars and Michał Grzegorzek.
- The festival runs from 30 August to 28 September 2025 in Riga.
- The title is House of See-More.
- The curatorial concept uses the mythical bird Simurgh as a departure point.
- Slavs and Tatars was founded in 2006 and focuses on territories marginalized by Russian and Soviet imperialism.
- Michał Grzegorzek is a long-time collaborator with expertise in performativity, queer culture, and feminism.
- Solvita Krese is Director of the LCCA.
- Simurgh is depicted as a winged creature of uncertain gender, sometimes with a dog's head and flaming tail.
Entities
Artists
- Slavs and Tatars
- Michał Grzegorzek
- Solvita Krese
- Aristophanes
- Faruddin Attar
Institutions
- Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA)
Locations
- Riga
- Latvia
- Central Asia
- Caucasus
- Eastern Europe