Roundtables: The fluidity of the collective
A joint initiative by Mudam and Casino Luxembourg, Roundtables is a series of four pitch presentations and conversations dedicated to the Luxembourg art scene.
| When |
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| What | Talks |
| Where | Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’art contemporain |
| With | Billy Jump (Clio van Aerde) |
| Framework | Mudam & Casino Anniversary |
| Language | EN |
| Access | Free access |
| Booking required |
Each session focuses on one specific topic and invites both guest speakers and team members from the two institutions to answer and challenge the questions at hand. Following the initial quick presentations, the discussion opens up to the audience in an informal format, encouraging active participation.
Attendees are invited to bring up their own questions, engage with the topic and offer different perspectives, creating a space for meaningful exchange and the emergence of networks within the Luxembourg art community.
The fluidity of the collective
This third session will explore the role of collective practices in contemporary art, their role in shaping artistic production and collaborative work formats.
Why do artists form collectives? What does collectivity bring to artistic practices? How do collectives contribute to the creation of new spaces and modes of collaboration? What opportunities does Luxembourg offer for such initiatives launched by artistic collectives?
Finally, this session will focus on the relationship between the individual and the collective and the way artists navigate this complex dynamic.
Biographies
BILLY JUMP (he / she / they) is an artist collective, exploring transdisciplinary practices and artistic research in performance art. They were founded in 2023 by Clio Van Aerde, Maja von Kriegstein and Karolina Rupp and are based in Luxembourg (LU), Berlin (DE) and The Hague (NL). Billy Jump is a fictitious alter ego of its co-founders: cheeky, boisterous, curious, wise, ecologically conscious and in love with reclaiming self care practices. She is spontaneous while being prepared, and fluidly moves between experimentation, improvisation and expanded composition. Billy Jump is attentive, poetic and pragmatic and moves about by bicycle.
Justine Blau is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work explores the languages and vernacular uses of photography. Her practice examines the complex relationship between humans and nature. Her research project Veil of Nature led to a publication by K. Verlag, an exhibition at the Tartu University Botanical Garden curated by Fanny Weinquin, and a symposium with the Natural History Museum of Luxembourg. She regularly organises interdisciplinary projects, more recently with the eco-citizen movement CELL on the project L’arbre qui cache la forêt, as part of LUGA, contributing to a poetic and political citizens’ assembly that brought together artists, researchers, scientists, and activists. Alongside her artistic practice, she serves on the committee of AAPL, Luxembourg’s federation of visual artists.
La Concierge is an arts platform which supports and promotes artists through exhibitions, events and a vibrant creative community. It embodies the spirit of a dedicated hotel concierge and strives to create welcoming and inclusive spaces where artists feel valued, connected and supported. The organisation encourages collaboration, idea-sharing and collective learning and acts as an artistic hub that facilitates networking opportunities and provides a space for artists to showcase their work. Through its exhibitions and events, La Concierge intends to amplify artistic visibility and support meaningful engagement. At its core, La Concierge believes in the transformative power of art and is driven to challenge societal and political norms while advocating for inclusivity, diversity and equal opportunities for all artists. Its mission is to create spaces where art serves as a force for reflection and change.
