What concerns and moves the initiators in the Z-Kubator community? What do they do? How do they shape the future of the artistic and creative industries and bring entrepreneurial thinking and action to the arts? And how to get started? What’s up with all this? «What’s Up?» asks precisely these questions and gives tips and tricks on how to turn study and research projects into life tasks and entrepreneurial reality. Every semester, we highlight two What’s next_Compass participants as they share insights into their artistic practice.
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Graphic Designer and Curator Itay Blaish
Itay Blaish is both a designer and a curator. He has identified a growing need in the design world — the recognition of the connection between design and curation. His work reflects just that as he successfully bridges the gap between the two disciplines. In this portrait, we explore Itay’s thoughts on this interdisciplinary practice.
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Interdisciplinary Artist Zainab Lascandri
Zainab Lascandri is an interdisciplinary artist based in Zurich, blending her roots in scenography and music to create innovative works of art. With support from the City of Zurich’s Popkredit scholarship, she embarked on a residency in New York City this past spring. In this portrait, Zainab shares her experiences abroad.
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Visual Artist Valentin Rilliet
Valentin Rilliet recently completed a residency in Chongqing, China. Immersing himself in the local art scene, Valentin explored new dimensions of his creative process. He gained valuable insights that now form his current work by engaging with a different cultural audience.