Artists in exile from various countries and disciplines such as performance, dance, music, visual arts, and literature come together to work on a common theme over a period of 2-4 weeks. The resulting works in different formats are then presented in performances in Allgäu and Berlin, accompanied by sociocultural dialogues.

The first residency took place in cooperation with Goethe in Exile in April 2024 and lasted two weeks. In response to the current zeitgeist of multiple crises and the uncertainty of individuals and communities, four artists engaged intensively with the famous epic by the Persian poet Farīd al-Dīn ʿAṭṭār (1136-1221).

Through dialogue, music, movement, and shared moments in nature, the artists Eda Munter from Palestine, Niki Yagmaee, Fadi Aljabour from Syria, and Fydor Stepanov from Russia dedicated themselves to their personal development, artistic creation, and exchange at the Ipso Academy in southern Allgäu.

We offer a framework and support innovation and creativity for your ideas. Over a period of 1-3 weeks, with individual guidance or support tailored to your topic, this program enables dedicated individuals and organizations to develop projects in the fields of MHPSS, peace, and reconciliation. With customized support aligned with the needs and goals of your project, we offer you personal guidance.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: academy@ipsocontext.org

Costs per Day:

• Meals: 35 Euro
• Guidance by arrangement
• Optional accommodation in a single room: 72 euros