01. 02. – 31. 03. 2019
Jakub Ra X New Aliens
Jakub Ra X New Aliens

31st March 2019 3 pm - educationXXX

Discussion on young people’s alternative education. What does true education mean to the generation of Millennials? What needs to be redefined? Why are young people more and more discontent within the classical educational system? What can they do for themselves?
And how to communicate these problems to their parents? New Aliens will discuss these issues with the public and their guest, psychologist Jana Nováčková PhD.

The discussion will be held in Czech.

VOLUNTARY ADMISSION FEE


28th March 2019 7 pm - Closing Night at INI

MANIFEST YOURSELF - closing residence, popup VR, videoart

Termination of a two-month residence. Presentation of videos and photos from selected discussions, virtual reality project opening, New Aliens Manifesto video screening and afterparty.
Come and see what Aliens were in INI for two months.

22nd March 2019 4 pm - Mindfulness

MINDFULNESS - a lecture, discussion with guests + happening

In the current society, what role is played by persons with mental disorder? How does the New Aliens community work with nonmodels that have a mental “illness” diagnosis? Problems and questions about our mind and shattered head.

The main point will be a hosted discussion “My Name Is Not a Diagnosis” as part of the NA ROVINU / ONE LEVEL initiative, which will attempt to sum up the topic of mental health, and three guests will give account of their life story and problems they have experienced concerning the mental health issue.

The New Aliens and members of the NA ROVINU initiative will launch discussion with the public and their guests. After the lecture, a happening in the form of a joint breathing meditation under professional guidance will take place.

The program will be held in Czech.

The event takes place thanks to the financial support of the Czech Ministry of Culture, the State Cultural Fund, the City of Prague and the Destigmatization Project as part of the Mental Health Care Reform.

19th March 2019 4 pm - Worlds

Discussion on cultural identity and a PXS experimental lecture.

DISCUSSION – 4 pm
We invite those who grew up in two cultures.
We invite those who carry two national identities.
We invite those who condemned their original identity.
We invite those who feel they are slowly loosing their roots.
We invite those who feel sensitive about the symbols of home and mother country.
We invite those who are not afraid to speak about intimacy.
We will talk in a circle sharing what it means to live in an ethnic minority. We’ll try to build hype, overcome the barrier, join together, and find understanding and empathy within the circle. The outcome will be a happening.

FLOW – 6 pm
Mgr. Peter Susan Šagát Phd. will present his multimedia flow dealing with topics such as vulnerability, emotions, intuition, intimacy and sexuality. With his performative approach he will explore the concentration of information as well as the viewers’ attention.

The discussion will run between New Aliens and the public.

The discussion will be held in Czech.

15. 3. 2019 15:00 - JUICE ME

Discussion on the trend of drinking raw vegan juices.
Why is a juicer the last trend in healthy food? And is it a mere trend or a natural development in a post-capitalist society and an answer to the planet’s environmental problems? The discussion will evolve between New Aliens, the public and the guests. Starring - fruitarian and nonmodel Alex Wortex.

The discussion will be held in Czech.

8. 3. 2019 18:00 - NEW FEM

Discussion, performance, exhibition, afterparty. 

Discussion on the current forms of feminism. How do men approach these issues? Feminism as an intersection of all present social problems? Decentralization of communities’ leadership... 

To be discussed by the New Aliens with the public and their guests: Darina Alster, Hynek Alt, Denise Konečná, Tereza Stejskalová, Jiří Procházka and more. 

Performance Natálie Pešková + Sáro Saro. 

Statements set design Sára Johanovská. 

Musical support Zey! 

The discussion will be held in Czech. 

JAKUB RA is a visual artist, performer, creative manager, LGBTQIA+ activist and head of the New Aliens nonmodeling agency. In the long run Jakub has devoted himself to the human body as the central phenomenon of his art.

NEW ALIENS AGENCY is a nonmodeling agency, unique in its wholistic approach. It offers commercial representation of nonmodels, organization of castings, forecasting in various segments, experimental (artistic) projects and a community of uncommon people, who try with the help of their activities to cultivate critical thinking on the contemporary systems and offer various options from the young generation’s perspective. The agency represents not only nonmodels, but also dancers or artists active in a variety of media. More about Jakub Ra INI Residence here: Jakub Ra X New Aliens / rezidence INI space The event takes place thanks to the financial support of the Czech Ministry of Culture, State Cultural Fund and the City of Prague.

16.2. 2019 18:00 - KOLAB - video screening


The residency of Jakub Ra, artist working with a community of people from the New Aliens Agency, will deal with issues of the nature and vulnerability of Self, which is undoubtedly connected with our identity, the ego, gender and society. However, in a proper and safe environment without a hierarchy, new visions of hybrid futures can develop. Key words are synthesis, intuition and consciousness.

The Program will introduce several discussions both with the invited guests and nonmodels from the Agency. Topics chosen will be based on the nonmodels’ own experience, while the guests invited will further elaborate on that and offer their critical opinion. A unique happening of all stakeholders should then arise from each discussion.

It is essential for the New Aliens to always invite new people via their statements, those who identify with their apprehension of the contemporary world and its future course. That is why most of the events will be based on working with the community, or it will be happenings for the general public and performances that assume a ritual form.

JAKUB RA is a visual artist, performer and creative manager, a LGBTQ activist and head of the New Aliens nonmodel agency. In the long run Jakub has devoted strong attention to the human body as the pivotal element of his artwork. That is why he has been active in so many media that relate to the body: fashion, photography, performance, food, human community and dance. In fashion he has been creating a multidisciplinary project SOTC (Sperm on the Clothes) for five whole years. In photography he depicts the human body in very complex and deep connections, elaborating metaphysically on all its overlaps, thus striving to work with the body as a real medium open to everyday existence. In his performances he works with the community of the Agency people, exploring the limits of vulnerability, the outreach of art into everyday life and people’s individual identity.

NEW ALIENS AGENCY is a nonmodeling agency, unique in its wholistic approach. It offers commercial representation of nonmodels, organizes castings, forecasting in various segments, experimental (art) projects and a whole community of remarkable people who try by means of their activities to deliver critical thinking about the contemporary systems and a variety of alternatives for the society as seen from the young generation’s viewpoint. The Agency represents not only the nonmodels, but also dancers or artists active in different media. 

The event takes place thanks to the financial support of the Czech Ministry of Culture, the State Cultural Fund and the City of Prague.