Turning the Tide: Stockholm Lab Culture, Water, and the Power of Art in Times of Change 15–17 October 2025 | Stockholm, Sweden In mid-October, Stockholm hosted a four-day event where art, culture, and environmental issues came together. Intercult brought together...
Culture at the Frontline of Climate Action (Evoia International Lab)
What happens when artists, researchers, and communities come together in a landscape shaped by fire and flood? From May 14–16, 2025, ARTIT had the honour of hosting the Íchni International Lab in Chalcis, Evoia, as part of the wider Turning the Tide initiative,...
Evoia Local Urban Lab: Round III
The third round of the Evοia Local Urban Lab marked a significant evolution in Turning the Tide's approach to artistic engagement with climate-affected communities. For this iteration, Artit made the strategic decision to blend the Local Urban Lab with the...
Turning the Tide: Art Meets Climate at Slussen (Local Urban Lab III)
On June 6th, Slussen in Stockholm transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and community engagement during the opening of the Södermalmstorg and Mälartrappan, a big urban planning development project of the city of Stockholm. During the opening event on the...
Inside the Belly of a Garden: A Living Sculpture Rooted in Seestadt
Several months have passed since the Turning the Tide International Lab unfolded in Seestadt, Vienna—an event that brought together artists, researchers, and communities to explore the role of art in addressing ecological change. Among the most memorable creations to...
Turning the Tide: Bridging Art and Climate Action (Local Urban Lab II)
On November 28th, Intercult hosted the final event of the second local residency of the European project Turning the Tide. The gathering brought together artists, climate experts, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore how art can inspire environmental...
Evoia Local Urban Labs: Round II
The second round of the Local Urban Lab (LUL) in Evοia has been nothing short of transformative. Building on the momentum and heartfelt connections established in Round Ι, this phase welcomed two exceptional artists, Angela Liosi and Maria Gouveli, whose creative...
Turning the Tide residency showcase during Kulturfestivalen 2024! (Local Urban Lab I)
Last week during Stockholm’s massive Kulturfestivalen, two thought-provoking artworks drew attention to a topic critical to everyone in the city: the future of our drinking water. As Stockholm continues to grow and face the challenges of climate change, what will...
Evoia Local Urban Labs: Round Ι
As part of Turning the Tide, Evοia, Greece’s second-largest island, became the focus for the first round of Local Urban Labs (LUL). Selected by Artit, the team brought together art and ecology in an effort to celebrate the resilience and community spirit in areas...
Glasgow Water Challenges
In the mid-20th century, Govan, located near Glasgow city centre, was a bustling hub of industry. The River Clyde was synonymous with shipbuilding, and the term "Clyde built" became a hallmark of quality. Men flocked from the Highlands, Islands of Scotland, and...
Vienna Water Challenges
The Seestadt Aspern project, one of Europe’s largest urban development initiatives, places sustainability at its core. Located in Vienna, this district exemplifies how cities can adapt to future water challenges while improving the quality of urban life. A central...
Gdańsk Water Challenges
This article discusses the challenges posed by flash floods and water management in Gdańsk and the Tricity area, highlighting the need for collaborative solutions and innovative strategies to build resilience in the face of a changing climate. Gdańsk, with its rich...












