Seven to the Seventh was an unprecedented global project that connected synchronically artists and their communities across seven time zones, using mobile technology throughout seven days 24-30 June 2019. The event was made possible with the support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
By the end of the week over 150 artists and 3.4k people had participated in the event either remotely through mobile platforms or at one of the multiple international sites.
Lead artists/cities:
Arnhem: Eleni Mylona
Athens: Ana Sanchez-Colberg, Theatre enCorps Collectif
Bangkok: Naporn Wattanasakaem in collaboration with Bangkok City Ballet and dancers.
Byblos: Jimmy Bechara, Nadra Asaf and Al-Sarab Dance Co.
Chennai: Preethi Athreya
Miami: Pioneer Winter and Pioneer Winter Collective
Jacksonville: Sean Dahlberg, Dieca Jones, Dawn Schultz
Road Trip Stockholm: Tanja Tuurala
San Francisco: Joe Landini and SAFEHouse Arts
San Juan: Marili Pizarro and La Trinchera Colectivo
Stockholm: Chloe de Buyl Pisco
Tokyo: Junichi Fukuda and Fukudance
Vancouver: Paula Bridget Johnson
Type of work: Site-specific participatory event, live stream and synchronous global connection