Discover the voices, bodies, and visions shaping ArtsFest 2026. From emerging practitioners to internationally celebrated masters.
Amara Osei works at the intersection of textile, installation, and painting. Her practice explores diaspora, memory, and the politics of material. She has exhibited at the Venice Biennale, documenta, and the Tate Modern.
Kenji Watanabe composes at the boundary of field recording, electronic synthesis, and spatial audio. His work transforms environmental sound into meditative sonic landscapes experienced in galleries and outdoor spaces.
Valentina Cruz is a choreographer and performer whose work fuses contemporary flamenco with Argentine tango and somatic practice. She has performed at the Sydney Opera House, Sadler's Wells, and the Paris Opéra.
Marcus Webb is a jazz composer and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges New Orleans tradition with avant-garde experimentation. His quartet has released six critically acclaimed albums and toured across 30 countries.
Priya Nair is a theatre director and performer trained in Kathakali classical dance-drama and contemporary European theatre. Her productions merge ancient Indian performance traditions with postmodern Western dramaturgy.
Léa Moreau is a documentary and fine art photographer whose work examines displacement, urban memory, and the ethics of representation. Her photographs have appeared in Le Monde, The Guardian, and major gallery collections.
Studio Lumia is a collective of light artists and technologists creating immersive LED environments that respond to human presence. Their installations have been experienced by over 2 million visitors worldwide.
World Ensemble is a 20-piece collective of musicians from West Africa, the Andes, and South Asia. Founded in 2018, the group creates original compositions that honor each tradition while forging new sonic territories.