FestivALT

Born in the intellectual crucible of Kraków in 2017, FestivALT emerged from a recognition of the pressing need for profound and multifaceted explorations and representations of Jewish culture in the modern Polish landscape. At its core, FestivALT serves as a vibrant platform, championing civic engagement and fostering critical inquiry. Its mission? To embolden, endorse, and advocate for a society that is not just inclusive, but democratic at its very core.

The core activities and functions of FestivALT are advocacy and activism, promoting Jewish heritage and memory, and supporting contemporary Jewish art.

City

Kraków

Country

Poland

Region

Europe

Year of Creation

2017

Featured Project

The Lucky Jew

This project targets the cultural phenomenon of buying paraphernalia decorated with caricatures of Jewish men carrying gold coins (which is rooted in millenia-old anti-semetic stereotypes and artistic portrayals of Jewish people) through a series of performances in which FestivALT members dress up as this “Lucky Jew.” These performances and public interactions spark discourse about harmful stereotypes and traditions in Polish and broader European culture.

“The Lucky Jew”

Resources

More Information

festivalt.com

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