Études Lab #1
21 - 23 April 2025
Yerevan
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Études #1 is an experimental laboratory for sound artists, musicians, performers, actors, visual artists, and specialists from related disciplines. Over the course of three days, you will have the opportunity to stage three performances based on your skills, approaches, ideas, and techniques in the Hay Art cultural space. During these three days, participants will collaborate to create audio-visual performances. The lab focuses on exploring interactions between disciplines and methods, fostering experimental practices, and seeking new forms of collective creativity. The developed works will merge into a unified final piece, which will receive a grant for further development and touring.
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Goals of the Lab:
Conditions:
Philosophy:
The theme of the lab emerges organically through the interaction process. This process itself is the subject of our exploration. We create a space for experimentation where disciplines intersect, and the outcomes remain unpredictable.
- Explore formats of collaboration between artists, musicians, performers, specialists, and diverse cultures.
- Conduct experiments through group and individual practices.
- Create audio-visual performances and determine their potential for further development.
Conditions:
- Accommodation is provided for participants traveling from abroad (outside Armenia).
- Meals are provided for all participants.
- Transportation costs are covered by participants traveling from abroad.
- Performance space and basic equipments and materials are provided.
- Additional rider equipment is available upon request.
Philosophy:
The theme of the lab emerges organically through the interaction process. This process itself is the subject of our exploration. We create a space for experimentation where disciplines intersect, and the outcomes remain unpredictable.
Who Can Participate:
Sound and Music:
Sound artists working with digital, electronic, or analog tools and computers; instrumental musicians, composers, vocalists, sound engineers.
Visual and Stage Technologies:
Artists creating video art, light installations, or working with interactive technologies.
Performers and Performing Arts:
Dancers, actors, choreographers, stage directors.
The program is also open to professionals and DIY specialists. We are looking for those ready to experiment, collaborate actively, and contribute to the process. If you feel this lab is for you but do not align with any of the three directions, feel free to apply.
Program Format:
Day 1: Participants gather at the Hay Art Gallery for a three-day intensive. They meet, share ideas, and form creative teams. Themes for the lab emerge organically through creative tools and discussions.
Day 2: Rapid reviews of participants' sketches and artistic methods take place. Participants develop performance concepts, stage ideas, and engage in group discussions.
Day 3: Participants install, rehearse, and present their performances to an invited audience. After the laboratory, curators and participants will assemble the final performance, which will be awarded a grant for further development. Touring is organized by the hosq foundation.
Sound and Music:
Sound artists working with digital, electronic, or analog tools and computers; instrumental musicians, composers, vocalists, sound engineers.
Visual and Stage Technologies:
Artists creating video art, light installations, or working with interactive technologies.
Performers and Performing Arts:
Dancers, actors, choreographers, stage directors.
The program is also open to professionals and DIY specialists. We are looking for those ready to experiment, collaborate actively, and contribute to the process. If you feel this lab is for you but do not align with any of the three directions, feel free to apply.
Program Format:
Day 1: Participants gather at the Hay Art Gallery for a three-day intensive. They meet, share ideas, and form creative teams. Themes for the lab emerge organically through creative tools and discussions.
Day 2: Rapid reviews of participants' sketches and artistic methods take place. Participants develop performance concepts, stage ideas, and engage in group discussions.
Day 3: Participants install, rehearse, and present their performances to an invited audience. After the laboratory, curators and participants will assemble the final performance, which will be awarded a grant for further development. Touring is organized by the hosq foundation.
curators
- Tsolak Mlke-GalstyanCurator / Choreographer, Director, Art ManagerTsolak Mlke-Galstyan is an accomplished choreographer, director, and art manager with over two decades of experience in contemporary dance and performing arts in Armenia. As the co-founder and Art Director of Mihr Theatre, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the contemporary dance scene. Tsolak is also the curator of dance platforms and festivals, including the HIGH FEST International Performing Arts Festival. His works span choreography, stage direction, and art management, and he has led numerous educational and social-arts projects. Tsolak’s commitment to collaboration and cultural exchange has contributed to the growth of the contemporary dance landscape in Armenia and internationally, with engagements across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.
- Ilya MoshchitskyCurator / Theater DirectorIlya Moshchitsky is a director and founder of the independent theater company "Temporary Association Chronotope," with a diverse career in Armenia, Ukraine, and Russia. His works have been showcased at international festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe, "NET" in Moscow, and "GogolFest" in Kyiv. Winner of the 2018 Breakthrough Award for "Best Director" and nominated for the 2022 Golden Mask Award, Moshchitsky's performances have been staged in cities like St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Berlin. In 2022, he relocated to Yerevan, where "Chronotope" continues to stage plays, festivals, and workshops in multiple languages.
- Shoghakat Mlke-GalstyanTeam LeadShoghakat Mlke-Galstyan is an arts manager, choreographer, and educator with over nine years of international experience. As Creative Director of Mihr Theatre, she has significantly contributed to Armenia's contemporary dance scene, blending performance and strategy to push artistic boundaries. Shoghakat holds an MA in Arts Management from Yerevan State Institute of Theater and Cinematography and has conducted postgraduate research at Zurich University of Arts. Her projects span Armenia, Europe, and the US, focusing on cultural policy, social art, and community engagement. Recognized with the Golden Medal from the Armenian Ministry of Culture, she is dedicated to bridging cultural gaps and promoting arts education.
- Andriesh Gandraburhosq Team LeadAndriesh Gandrabur is a Russian composer, sound designer, and educator specializing in sound art and sound design. He serves as the head of the "Sound Art and Sound Design" program at the Higher School of Economics' School of Design and teaches at the British Higher School of Design. Gandrabur has been involved in various artistic projects, including founding the DOS music production school and co-founding the music communications agency Main In Main. He has also contributed to theater productions, such as composing music and sound design for Marina Brusnikina's play "In Rings" at the "Praktika" Theater. In the film industry, his works include music for "Permafrost" (2023) and "Another Long Day" (2021). Previously, Gandrabur worked as a creative director at a major advertising agency and was actively involved in musical projects, including the band My Space Rocket and Dsh!Dsh!
- Andronik Khachiianhosq Team LeadAndronik Khachiian is an artist, curator, and art manager with a diverse educational background in design, advertising, acting, filmmaking, and contemporary art. He has curated exhibitions globally, managed creative labs, and organized festivals, with a focus on community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. Over the past decade, Andronik has led artistic residencies, fostering creative spaces for diverse audiences. His work spans visual arts, performance, and music, aiming to create immersive, socially engaged experiences. With his multi-disciplinary education and extensive experience, Andronik integrates creativity, experimentation, and emotional connection in his projects.