«Change begins with you; you have to take the first step.»

The artist, cultural worker and activist Ulokcwinyu Ubia Hope from Uganda in conversation with curator Maria Rößler

Why is international cultural exchange important and what challenges do cultural workers in Uganda face? Curator Maria Rößler spoke about this with artist, cultural worker and activist Ulokcwinyu Ubia Hope, who was a guest of the international exchange program Watch & Talk at the Zürcher Theater Spektakel in 2024.  

«We will not give up»

Argentinian artist Juan Onofri Barbato in conversation with curator Lea Loeb

What is it like to be an artist in Argentina today? Curator Lea Loeb spoke to artist Juan Onofri Barbato about the current state of the Argentinian art world and the importance of resistance.  

«RESISTANCE IS ABOUT KEEPING STORIES ALIVE.»

Lebanese choreographer Ali Chahrour in conversation with curator Maria Rößler

Ali Chahrour is a recurring guest at the Zürcher Theater Spektakel. The Lebanese choreographer presented his piece «Layl (Night)» on the Lake Stage (Seebühne) in 2019 and was awarded the ZKB Patronage Prize in 2022 for «The Love Behind My Eyes.» Beirut is the center of Ali Chahrour's life and work. Despite political and economic crises, the Covid-19 pandemic, the explosion in the port of Beirut, and the recent military attacks, mass displacement, and emigration, Ali Chahrour and his team have continued their artistic work in Lebanon. Through their creations, they also collectively process their own experiences. Dramaturg and curator Maria Rößler spoke to Ali Chahrour at the beginning of the new year.  

Magazin 2024

To the interviews of last years «Magazin» with Lola Arias, Stefan Kägi, Marta Górnicka, Alice Ripoll, Tiziano Cruz, Jr Maddripp und Adeline Kerry Cruz, Mario Banushi, Shu Lea Cheang und Dondon Hounwn