Archive of Desire

Creator: VISIONINTOART|Art form: Audiovisual|Knowledge valorisation : Outreach|Place: New York,USA|Location : Offline|Target group: Academics, Cultural and creative professionals and institutions|Domains: Digital Age|Duration : Festival

Interdisciplinary Artistic Festival

Challenge: A challenge addressed by the seed is the need to foster cultural appreciation and understanding in a diverse and globalized society

C.P. Cavafy travels to New York in the “Archive of Desire” festival, featuring a variety of events inspired by the life and work of the Alexandrian poet. From April 28 to May 6, this interdisciplinary program showcases modern artistic endeavours across the city, including performances, digital art presentations, short film screenings, poetry readings, literary discussions, a visual rave, and many other live events. Curated by composer Paola Prestini, Artistic Director of National Sawdust, and creatively guided by Afrodite Panagiotakou, Director of Culture at the Onassis Foundation, the festival aims to highlight Cavafy’s work through contemporary artistic expressions.

Resources needed

High-quality audio and visual raves.

Purpose of artistic intervention

Foster Intercultural Dialogue: Include artists from Greece, Egypt, and beyond, promoting a global understanding of Cavafy’s work.