From 17 July until 17 August, Kunstfort Vijfhuizen will host Sensory Threshold Lab, an artistic research laboratory organised by artists Katherina Heil and Alexander Heil, exploring the architectural, historical, and ecological features of Kunstfort and its surrounding landscape. In the framework of this lab, which will be open to the public, artists and researchers come together to explore, think, and experiment in a specific spatial and conceptual context. Through workshops and other activities, moments of participation and sharing will be created.

Sensory Threshold Lab at Kunstfort seeks to explore the intersections between otherworldly environments, interdisciplinary collaboration, human, and more-than-human perspectives. It aims to create a unique experience where artists, researchers, and the surrounding community come together to delve into the creation and interpretation of the Kunstfort and its landscape in diverse and unexpected ways. “What does collaboration mean in practice?” and “What does interdisciplinary work mean in practice?” are among the overarching questions of the lab.

This year’s edition is entitled As Found+. At Kunstfort, the research project emphasises the use of found materials and site-specific interventions to create micro-places within the larger (eco) systems of Kunstfort and generate moments of imagination, reflection, and interaction.

Participating artists and researchers:

Stéphane Blokhuis (NL) , Nena Borba (BR), Bruce (ES), Lieze De Middeleir (BE), Giuseppe Di Salvatore (IT), Polina Surovova (RU), Alexander Johannes Heil (DE), Katherina Heil (DE),  Jan Huijben (NL), Falk Hübner (DE) , Rik Möhlmann (NL) , Dylan Strikwerda (NL) , Kamila Wolszczak (PL) , United Rising [Vera Zonneveld (NL) & Yasmine Rugarli (IT)]

Preliminary Programme:

Friday, 19.7.2024 • 14:00 – 17:00h
Running Workshop “Running the Fort” with Falk Hübner

Saturday, 20.7.2024 • 10:00 – 13:00h
Running Workshop “Running the Fort” with Falk Hübner

Friday 26.07.2024 • 10:00 – 15:00h
Hiking Workshop “Fort to Fort: More-Than-Human & Human-Scale-Exceeding Hike/Excursion” with Stéphane Blokhuis and Alexander Johannes.

Saturday 27.07.2024 • 11:00 – 14:00h
Workshop “Territory Threshold Atlas: Experimental Mapping and Drawing Workshop” with Katherina Heil

Saturday 27. 07.2024 16:00 – 18:00h
Workshop “More-Than-Human/Dog-Guided Walk” with dog Bruce and artist Alexander Johannes.

Tuesday 30.07.2024 • 11:00 to 12:00
Workshop “Paper, Sticker, Stone” for kids from 0-100 years.

Wednesday 31.07.2024 • 11:30 – 12:30h
Blindfolded Charcoal Drawing Workshop “Drawing the Fort or ‘La poésie qui subsiste’” with Nena Borba

Friday 02.08.2024 Saturday • 13:00 – 16:00h
Workshop “Territory Threshold Atlas 2: Experimental Mapping and Drawing Workshop” with Katherina Heil

Saturday 03.08.2024 •10:00 to 17:00
Clay Making Workshop “”WALK AND FIRE” with Kamila Wolszczak

Sunday 04.08.2024 • 14:00 – 17:00h
Immersive Workshop “Quantum Gameplay and Listening” with Rik Möhlmann & Dylan Strikwerda

Sunday 04.08.2024 • 18:00 – 19:00h
Gin Tasting Borrel and Poetic Kunstfort Tour “Dream of the Goose” with Katherina Heil

Sunday 04.08.2024 • 19:00 – 22:00h
Sleeping concert “Slaapconcert” with Rik Möhlmann and Alexander Johannes

Thursday 8.8.2024 • 14:00 – 16:00h
Workshop “Huid en Omgeving” with Lieze De Middeleir

Friday 9.8.2024 • 16:00 – 18:00h
Workshop “Space.Landscape.Dog: Experimental Dog Walk No.4” with Bruce and Alex

Saturday 10.8.2024 • 15:00 – 17:00h
Workshop “Huid en Omgeving” with Lieze De Middeleir

Saturday 10.8.2024 • 12:00 – 14:00h
Workshop “Color As Found”  with Polina Surovova & Katherina Heil

Sunday 11.8.2024 • 12:00 – 14:00h
Workshop “Exploring Reciprocity” with Yasmine Rugarli & Vera Zonneveld (United Rising)