Ever since its original inception in 2017, IsLand Bar amazes by its complexity and the intersectionality of its approach, and how it resonates with human values that need to be defended nowadays.
The proximity of the artists with their three spectators creates a safe and intimate temporary space.
Collaborating with artists across different regions reveals shared experience in various contexts.
Displacing the performance outside the theatre stage allows to reach out to a broader audience.
Artists working in dance, music, theatre, fashion, or visual arts develop a variety of languages for the audiences to enjoy.
Sharing personal stories in a bar context removes some of the drama without neutralising the storytelling.
The project keeps evolving through encounters with new artists, audiences, and contexts, remaining open to new possibilities.
Thanks to professionally crafted cocktails, the gustative dimension matches the intellectual adventure of the performance.
It functions as a creative laboratory where artists can test ideas and develop new approaches in an intimate setting.