A two-part workshop on rituals for nurturing creative practices, inspired by the recent Katsarida Press publication of a Greek translation of CA Conrad’s (SOMA)TIC POETRY EXERCISES
ΟΙ ΣΩΜΑ(ΤΙΚΕΣ) ΠΟΙΗΤΙΚΕΣ ΑΣΚΗΣΕΙΣ ΤΟΥ CAConrad

We ask that participants plan to attend both workshops.

Saturdays, March 7 and 14, 4–6 PM
In Greek and English.

Katsarida Press is a newly established artistic venture that is based in Athens. We publish
mostly experimental and innovative poetry and we are active in the field of translation and
self-publishing. Our aim is to introduce to the Greek literary scene experimental writing and to
challenge the notions around publishing, and the public image of publishers.

@katsarida.press

The Mouries Collective present an immersive, participatory environment as a temporary refuge. Through textiles, soft architectures, and subtle sensory elements, the installation invites visitors to slow down, gather, and inhabit a shared atmosphere of care. Carpets, cushions, fabrics, and hand-written notes transform the room into a welcoming ground for rest, conversation, and attentive presence.

During the opening we will share an indoor picnic inspired by our ongoing community practices in Athens. The second day through a participatory workshop on rituals we will together make ‘talismans’ by sewing, writing, drawing, and storytelling, as knowledge and personal experiences are exchanged. Traces of these encounters remain in the space, allowing the installation to continue evolving throughout the exhibition. Visitors are encouraged to return, rest, contribute, or simply spend time within the environment.

Participating artists:
Róza El-Hassan • Oleksandr Halishchuk •ex-artists’ collective (Tamás Kaszás & Anikó Loránt) •The Hologram • Jana Kapelová • Eva Koťátková •Mouries Collective • Katarína Poliačiková

Curated by:
Judit Angel, Eliška Mazalanová, Margarethe Makovec, Anton Lederer