„Get yourself out of whatever cage you find yourself in.“
John Cage
Our goal is to work together to find answers to the global challenges of climate change and digitalization that affect us as humanity. We believe that interdisciplinary collaboration and the exchange of knowledge and ideas are key to developing creative behaviors that can help us meet these challenges.
Simon Berz built his artist’s studio during the pandemic in the old chocolate factory of Cima Norma in the Blenio Valley. In 2023, filmmaker Andi Hofmann moved into the studio as a co-tenant. This has become a space with permaculture garden, workspace, living and music room with kitchen and bathroom, artist’s studio and bar/event space, which is constantly being developed and sustainably expanded with various interested artists* and architects* and is available to artists* as artist in residence.
With this „space“ we want to build a network to generate transdisciplinary encounters, knowledge exchange, development of creative behaviors, intercultural encounters, as well as innovation and information exchange about art, science and technology. Intercultural responses to the threat of climate change, digitalization and the associated dehumanization in today’s world will be sought. The generated content will be used to work together towards a global culture of consciousness.
Do you feel the need to work on a piece in an inspiring environment? We offer the COMBINATION.SPACE to artists and scientists for a working stay of 1-2 weeks. Our place is simple, constantly growing and gives you the opportunity to participate in the growth of COMBINATION.SPACE.
Following the motto of DOCUMENTA Kassel 2022: MAKE FRIENDS NOT ART, a global network is created, which identifies with the idea of sharing, caring, growing and connecting.
If you are interested, please write us an email and explain what you are interested in, what you do and what you would like to do in COMBINATION.SPACE and when this would be best for you.
We will then get in touch with you.
