MANIFEST Newsletter:  Starting off the 2024 year 

Happy New Year!



We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits as we embark on a brand new chapter of this journey together. Welcome to the first edition of the MANIFEST Newsletter for the year 2024!



As we stand on the threshold of the months ahead, we can't help but feel a sense of anticipation and excitement. The dawn of a new year brings with it a myriad of possibilities for our MANIFEST artists, who are deep diving into their creative process to prepare for the final exhibition in September, in the entrancing city of Nantes! 



In this edition, let's discover how the past Lisbon Residency influenced their work, while celebrating the upcoming World Day of African and Afrodescendant culture. 

Discover Lisbon Residency's Impact on our 

artists projects!

Presenting the Lisbon Residency Impact! We had our MANIFEST artists share with us the the influences and artistic inspiration as they unfolded in Lisbon and how they impacted artistic journies.

In a brand new series of videos, the artists give us their firsthand words on how the Portuguese capital and the activities organized by our project partner Gerador left an indelible mark on their creative endeavour.



Discover what they have to say in our social media channels or the button below. 

 January 24: World day for african and afrodescendant culture

Held every year on 24 January, World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture celebrates the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and African Diasporas around the world. MANIFEST stands in solidarity with the United Nations and the global community in remembrance and reflection. As a rich source of the world’s shared heritage, promoting African and Afrodescendant culture is crucial for sustainable development, mutual respect, dialogue and peace.

February: Black History Month

February 1st marks the start of Black History Month, an initiative coined on the second month of the year by the United States -in which other countries such as Canada, the UK and The Netherlands adhered- that aims to pay tribute and reflect on the achievements and history of African Americans.



It started In 1915, and it honours all Black people from all periods of American history, from the enslaved people brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans from the contemporary era.



You can now read the feature article on our website and discover this year's theme, which whitout giving away too many spoilers, is very on theme with our MANIFEST project!