Yesterday was a special day as we installed the first phase of the (UN)common patchwork at the children’s playground of the first reception centre for asylum seekers at Pournara. The project was the wonderful result of a three-day ongoing production process that took place at the installation of Agora of the Urban Gorillas the AfroBanana …
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What a lovely, warm, welcoming evening we had building bonds with our lovely community, sharing food and watching our neighborhood stories created by People of Cyprus and theatro korniza in Πάμε Καϊμακλί / Let’s Go Kaimakli ! Celebrating unity and diversity together was truly heartwarming. Thank you all for coming and making it unforgettable. And …
It was a total blast: This incredible action happened at AfroBanana Festival. We brought 150 kilos of fabric donated by Sipone Textiles, George Kyrou, Georgia Moditi and Monica Hadjivasileiou where a production space was created within our Agora Structure where a huge patchwork was created in an ongoing process throughout the three days of the …
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Kaimakli neighbours were invited to get together at the Kafeneio i Plateia (Yiannos coffee shop), in the square of Ayia Varvara church, to reimagine our neighborhood together through the upcoming Πάμε Καϊμακλί / Let’s Go Kaimakli 2024 Festival. Important progress to discuss matters of public space and needs of young people and residents in Kaimakli …
A workshop was organised within the temporary spatial structure “Agora” that was located on the rooftop of the National State Gallery’s SPEL building. The workshop was open to the public and invited residents to reimagine the space as an urban garden while creatively expressing themselves on the themes of sustainability, social innovation, and artistic innovation. The …
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In a remarkable display of art, community spirit, and a vision for unity, Nicosia became the canvas for an innovative artistic project across our divided city! Urban Gorillas invited the Belgian artist Larsen Bervoets for a residency where he collaborated with young citizens from both sides of the island. Together, they unveiled a stunning rooftop …
Nurtane Karagil has transformed the rooftop of SPEL with an installation reminiscent of her own cosy Famagusta rooftop, where her beloved cats love to roam. The installation, entitled “CAT ON THE EDGE OF THE ROOF”, gave the observer an opportunity to contemplate how we can emulate the grace and confidence of cats when navigating life’s …
The Pame Kaimakli Festival 2023 marked its 10th anniversary with a celebration centered around the theme of “Ιστορίες άλλωςΦώς” (Stories in a New Light). Throughout the festival, attendees were immersed in a variety of events and experiences designed to illuminate the rich history and culture of the Kaimakli neighborhood. Maintaining its open and participatory character, …
In a notable gathering at the Agora, the Cyprus-based Urban Gorillas hosted a discussion with Orangcosong, an innovative art collective from Japan. Orangcosong, during its artistic residency in Cyprus, presented a distinctive approach to incorporating local life, community engagement, and historical context into its global projects. This event marks the beginning of a series of …
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