Engadin Art Talks 2026 "Bonds & Gaps"

Engadin Art Talks Bonds & Gaps 2026

E.A.T. | Engadin Art Talks, the renowned cultural festival exploring the theme

“Bonds & Gaps” — will take place in Zuoz, Engadin, from January 23–25, 2026.

“Bonds & Gaps” reflects on the relationship between connection and separation, closeness and distance. The theme emphasizes the importance of togetherness and solidarity—and how art can help bridge divides and build new connections. There is a difference between highlighting urgency and having the ability to respond and create solutions.

Confrimed Speakers | Engadin Art Talks 2026 (subject to change / more to come)

Mariam Issoufou Kamara – Architect, NGA

Trajal Harrell – Dancer, Choreographer, USA

Sybille Berg – Author, DE/CH

Ivan Lefkovits – Immunologist, Holocaust survivor, CZE

Otobong Nkanga – Artist and performer, NGA

Rirkrit Tiravanija – Installation artist, THA

Curators | Engadin Art Talks 2026

Hans Ulrich Obrist (Artistic Director, Serpentine Galleries, London) Daniel Baumann (Director, Kunsthalle Zurich) Philip Ursprung (Professor of Art and Architectural History and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at ETH Zurich).

Programme Saturday 10am – 1pm and 3pm – 6pm /Sunday 10:30am – 12 noon / Location: Plaz 6, Zuoz, Switzerland and online

About E.A.T. / Engadin Art Talks FoundationE.A.T. Engadin Art Talks is a multidisciplinary platform, that facilitates meaningful discussions and conversations among artists, curators, scholars, and the public. With intention to manifest diverse voices to crosspollinate and share their insights, ideas and perspectives that lead to innovative awareness and connections. E.A.T. explores on themes in contemporary art and its role in society, addressing topics that foster relevant ideas for a positive social change. Our mission is to build knowledge-transfer, relationships and promote creativity with presentations and discussions that inspire and encourage new ways of thinking about art and culture. Since its foundation, E.A.T. has featured more than 350 international speakers and contributors. In addition to the annual Forum in Zuoz, Switzerland, E.A.T. presents a nomadic series of satellite events and collaborations with international institutions throughout the year to pursue its mission abroad.

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