Lab 2
11:00 — 13:00 Workshop in English To the festival through the catastrophe: collective speculation practice
Hôtel 71
Disasters and crises are unfolding around the world, one after another. Neo-imperialism and far-right movements are gaining influence in societies, targeting the public and cultural spheres. What if these tendencies take over? How can we find common ground in this shaky reality? How to organise a festival in these conditions, and how can we support each other?
During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity in a playful manner to reflect on existing and potential threats to democracy and the cultural sector, and explore possible shared approaches to overcoming the crisis and establishing networks in the face of challenges.
With: Natalia Matsenko (independent curator UA) , Yuri Yefanov (artist and curator, UA)
11:00 — 13:00 Workshop Paye ta vie d'artiste x Manifesto XXI : Why is syndicalisme SO sexy???
Hôtel71
Why is labor law so sexy? How can you assert your rights as an artist? Can you go on strike? What resources and unions are available to you? Like the TikTok coaches who manage to make the unlikely figure of the entrepreneur appealing, Robyn Chien invites you to reflect on what makes unionism so sexy. Designed as a space for discussion—interactive and accessible—the workshop will bring together cultural workers to share their union experiences.
Paye ta vie d’artiste ! is a podcast series produced by the independent media Manifesto XXI, highlighting the social and economic conditions of artists and art workers.
With Robyn Chien (content creator, FR)
14:00 — 15:00 Round table Billionaires, lobbies, multinationals... Democracy under pressure
Hôtel71
Economic elites drawn to authoritarianism, multinational corporations that appear more powerful than states, the spread of oppressive governments around the world, the rollback of social and environmental protections in the name of competitiveness and geopolitical rivalry, attacks on science…The foundations and certainties that have long underpinned our liberal democracies now seem more fragile than ever.
How can we explain this convergence of anti-democratic forces? And how can we (re)build a truly economic, social and ecological democracy to reverse this trend?
With Laurent Mauduit (author and co-founder of Mediapart, FR), Aurore Gorius (journalist, FR), Olivier Petitjean (Observatoires des multinationales, FR)
15:30 — 16:30 Round table Relearning the commons: mutual aid, the living world and collective culture
Hôtel 71
In an age of polycrisis, how can we build stronger connections around us and reinforce our capacity for collective action? If mutual aid is a powerful political concept with significant potential for social transformation, how can the cultural sector take hold of it and turn it into a tool for mobilisation?
This discussion, rooted in a decolonial, ecological and grassroots perspective, examines the idea of ‘taking nature as a model’ to strengthen collective action. But in seeking inspiration from the living world, do we risk once again placing humans at a distance from it, as if we existed outside it? In reality, it may be industrial ways of living that have distanced us—a separation we must overcome in order to reconnect with our natural instincts: cooperation, hybridity, movement and care.
With Jean-Paul Deniaud (Pioche!)
17:00 — 18:00 Meeting Amandine Gay Breaking free from systemic racism
Hôtel71
As part of the release of her latest book Vivre, libre, author and filmmaker Amandine Gay offers insights into this question: how can one live and emancipate oneself in a world shaped by racial oppression? She begins by recognizing its systemic nature: more than an ideology of hatred, more than an individual or moral issue, it is a political regime whose historical and philosophical foundations continue to operate today. Through an exploration of her own journey and of classic works of pop culture—from adult dominance to family life, including friendship, sexuality, and work—she identifies the everyday manifestations of white supremacy and the mechanisms that sustain it.
With Amandine Gay (author and director, FR)
Moderation : Aïnoha Jean-Calmettes (Le Monde, FR)
16:15 — 16:45 Artist Talk Cultures soundsystem[In partnership with Crack Magazine]
Les Grandes Locos — Scène Darse
Nuits sonores places particular emphasis on the connections between bass music, sound system cultures, and their global circulation. This discussion gives a platform to artists from the programme who are keeping sound system cultures alive around the world.
With Annie Parker (Crack magazine, UK)
18:00— 23:00 Radio Lab FIP
Les Grandes Locos — Radio
Annie Parker
