Chiara Bersani's live installation 'Deserters' at Kunsthaus Baselland explores the representation of bodies with disabilities in mythology and their connection to nature. The exhibition, curated by Lorenzo Giusti and Ines Goldbach, was produced during Bersani's residency in Bergamo and won the 11th edition of the Italian Council program. It features a hand-knotted Nepalese tapestry made in collaboration with CC-tapis, performance elements, and audio descriptions. Bersani, along with performers Anna Maria Pes and Chiara Pintus, engages the audience in a physical dialogue, challenging stereotypes and fostering a communal perspective. The exhibition also includes machine-woven tapestries and drawings that invite physical interaction, emphasizing the interdependence of bodies through time and space.

Marina Abramović is celebrated in London with two distinct events: a takeover at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall by the Marina Abramović Institute (MAI) from October 4th to 8th, and a retrospective at the Royal Academy (RA), marking the first time the RA has hosted a retrospective of a female artist in its 255-year history. The Southbank event featured durational performances by artists trained by Abramović, while the RA exhibition provided a comprehensive look at her 50-year career. Additionally, Abramović's opera '7 Deaths of Maria Callas' is set to open at the English National Opera in November. The article details specific performances and the atmosphere of the events, highlighting Abramović's influence on contemporary durational performance art.

The article lists five films releasing in 2023 that feature travel-inspiring settings, including 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' in Scotland, 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1' in Norway, 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' in the Greek Islands, 'A Haunting in Venice' in Italy, and 'Wonka' in South England. It suggests visiting these locations and provides brief insights into the films' plots and settings.

Approximately 90 million EU households have pets, and pet ownership is on the rise, with 66% of US households expected to have a pet in 2023. The environmental impact of pets, particularly in terms of carbon emissions from pet food, is a growing concern. Luxaviation's CEO Patrick Hanson compared pet ownership to the pollution of private jets at the FT Business of Luxury summit. Greenpeace data shows private jets emitted 5.3 million tons of CO2 over three years. Pet food choices vary by country, with the US favoring chicken and Spain preferring beef, fish, and mixed wet food. A 2022 study found that feeding a 10 kg dog wet food results in 6.541 kg of CO2 emissions annually, while dry food reduces it to 828 kg. Sustainable pet food alternatives, such as those made from insects and plant ingredients, are emerging to reduce environmental impact. It's also important to choose pets that are suitable for the local environment to protect local wildlife.

In the article, journalist Aoife Donnellan interviews renowned photographer Wolfgang Tillmans as his exhibition 'Rebuilding The Future' is in its final weeks at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Tillmans discusses his journey in photography, his creative process, and his views on art and its subjective nature. He reflects on the medium's ability to capture and freeze moments, whether staged or spontaneous, and the authenticity he strives for in his work. Tillmans also touches on his sound installation work and his thoughts on technology's role in art. The article delves into Tillmans' philosophy on art, his belief in its power, and his approach to choosing themes for his work, emphasizing openness and the avoidance of premature value judgments. The exhibition showcases a range of Tillmans' works, from large-scale color pieces to intimate photographs, and is open until March 10 at IMMA.

Galerie Auslage in Berlin is presenting 'The Burdensome Richness', an exhibition series connecting contemporary artists with the city's history of female and queer creativity. Curated by Alexandra Weltz-Rombach and Cassandra Mehlhorn, the series features new works by Leman Sevda Darıcıoğlu, Pınar Öğrenci, and Maria Kassab, alongside pieces from Berlin's 1980s female and queer artists. The series includes workshops, presentations, and a film screening, aiming to bridge the gap between new artists and Berlin's artistic traditions. The exhibitions will run from April 9th to September 26th, with seven different window displays.

The St. Elmo Arts Residency, a collaboration between the Department of Art and Art History and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin, is accepting applications for the 2021–22 fellowship. The residency offers a house, studio, stipend, health benefits, and teaching experience to a recent MFA graduate in various art disciplines. Applicants must be recent MFA graduates from U.S. programs, with some restrictions based on graduation dates and eligibility. The application requires a fee, CV, artist and teaching statements, portfolio, references, transcript, and graduation confirmation, with a selection to be made in May.

Nik Nowak's installations at KINDL Centre For Contemporary Art and Alexander Levy explore the political history of sound and its effects on the body. 'Schizo Sonics' at KINDL features works 'Panzer' and 'Mantis' that delve into sonic warfare, including historical instances from East and West Berlin to the Korean border. The installations create an immersive experience, emphasizing sound's impact on movement and space. Nowak's '12 Töne' at Alexander Levy presents ceramic works resembling ear trumpets, capturing sound's spiritual and metaphysical effects. The exhibitions collectively represent the aural potential in Nowak's work, reflecting on sound's immaterial influences.

Æther Art Space and Migrating Voices are inviting applications for the School of Kindness, a cross-disciplinary educational program taking place from June 23 to July 7, 2021, in Sofia, Bulgaria. The program includes workshops, excursions, and seminars by artists, theorists, and activists, focusing on displacement, migration, and conviviality in the Balkans. It is tuition-free, but participants must cover their travel and stay, and are expected to be fully present for the two weeks and deliver a presentation at the end.

Transmediale's 2021 festival theme 'for refusal' at Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien explores the concept of refusal as a deviation from the norm and a proposal for new thinking. The exhibition 'Rendering Refusal' examines daily habits and rituals, showcasing works that challenge emotional, structural, and spiritual norms to consider revolutionary actions. Featured artists include Madison Bycroft, Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Sofia Caesar, Patricia Domínguez, and Anne Duk Hee Jordan, each presenting works that engage with themes of identity, societal expectations, capitalism, interspecies relationships, and resistance.