As part of the LEAP project, four pop-up exhibitions will be held between March and April 2026 in unconventional venues across Europe, each focusing on a specific narrative and encouraging forward-looking dialogue on the legacy of colonization in today’s Europe.
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LEAP- INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL FOR CREATIVE WORKS
LEAP is a project co-financed by the European Commission that seeks to stimulate a broad and comprehensive reflection about the historical truth surrounding the colonial legacies. By exploring the deep-rooted links between these legacies and contemporary racism, the project aims to create a space for reflection, dialogue and transformation.
MON-ART – The Monasteries of Art // Press Release – June 2025.
Public art as a means to enable new green and sustainable lifestyles.
THE MONASTERIES OF ART, a bridge between cultural heritage and sustainable development.
🤎JOIN US! LEAP ONLINE MASTERCLASS
LEAP is a project co-financed by the European Commission that seeks to stimulate broad and comprehensive reflection on the historical truths surrounding colonial legacies. By exploring the deep-rooted links between these legacies and contemporary racism, the project aims to create a space for reflection, dialogue, and transformation.
CREAMARE – Discover the depths of the sea!
🌊Imagine diving down an ancient shipwreck, where every object and detail is real – for the first time you can experience the thrill of underwater archaeology in a virtual game!
The first steps of our new project, entitled LEAP: Legacy in Progress are coming soon
Explore history, inspire change! LEAP: Legacy in Progress connects 4 partners across Europe to challenge colonial legacies and build inclusive societies. With 11 events, exhibitions, and hackathons, LEAP empowers youth and Afro-descendant communities. Be part of the journey—join the online launch workshop on April 29, 2025! 👉 Register now!
“I actually have more freedom to make choice with a flat screen” – interview with Vânia Gala, the Artistic Anchor of the Manifest project, about her experience in Nantes and the use of XR
The multimedia exhibition in Nantes marked the grand finale of the Manifest project, showcasing the culmination of two years of artistic work across a wide range of media—from traditional genres like painting to intermedia installations and XR technology. The exhibition, which ran from September 19 to October 6 at l’Atelier in Nantes, attracted over 2,000 visitors and was accompanied by various programs, including panel discussions, workshops, and school visits.
The exhibition aimed to offer an innovative perspective on the history and legacies of the transatlantic slave trade, placing art at the centre of evoking memories and exploring these legacies. Through the works presented, the twenty-two artists of Manifest sought to reconcile both individual and collective memories, ensuring they are preserved from being forgotten. We spoke with Vânia Gala, the Artistic Anchor of the Manifest project, about her experience in Nantes and the use of XR as one of the central mediums in the exhibition, exploring both its limitations and possibilities in shaping the presented artworks.
Legitimacy of Art Nouveau Today: Cross-Disciplinary Dialogues in the Arts and Crafts
Are you a cultural professional or a future cultural management expert? Join us on 31 October for our 3rd online forum as this event is for you!
First Europe – Artistic Team
First Europe’s Artistic Team: Alice Norma Lombardi, Patryk ‘TikTak’ Matela, Azzurra De Gregorio, Bojan Milinkovic, Francesco Venturi, Thea Soti, Balázs Várnai, and Marko Dulić
First Europe – Artistic Leadership
First Europe’s Artistic Leadership: Máté Czakó, Ljubomir Nikolic, Pier Lorenzo Pisano