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Speaking through Spices: An Artist Unlocking Ancestral Memory
Exploring Ancestral Memory through Art: A Studio Visit with Justin Reinir Croes In the pursuit of understanding the intricate relationship between indigenous heritage, artistic expression, and the preservation of ancestral memory, my recent visit to the studio of Justin Reinir Croes was a journey filled with Caribbean warmth, familiarity and artistic exploration. Justin, an Aruban multidisciplinary artist, graciously welcomed me into his creative space, located in s-Hertenbos
Twin Island Cinema
Nov 26, 20252 min read


OPEN CALL: TILTING AXIS FELLOWSHIP 2025
Nieuwe Instituut and Tilting Axis are launching the fifth iteration of the Fellowship program for applicants based in the Caribbean. The...
Twin Island Cinema
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Collaborative Pathways to Resilient Futures: CDB's Focus on Indigenous Empowerment and Youth-Driven Innovation
Catalysing Caribbean-Canada Collaboration on Indigenous Peoples Affairs for Resilient Prosperity

Klieon John
Jun 26, 20244 min read


Indigenous Futures: New Narratives on Caribbean Tradition, Innovation and Evolving Identities
Explore the dynamic world of indigeneity: from classical views rooted in history to contemporary perspectives shaping global dialogue.

Klieon John
Jun 16, 202410 min read


Join Me May 16: Nieuwe Native Spaces
I'm thrilled to invite you to an exciting hybrid event where I'll be discussing my research project, Nieuwe Bohío, in partnership with...
Twin Island Cinema
May 9, 20241 min read


Nieuwe Bohío: A Digital Retrospective on Indigenous Caribbean history, culture, and mythology.
Niewue Bohío is a research and design project under the 2024 Tilting Axis Research Fellowship, that seeks to embark on an immersive...
Twin Island Cinema
Apr 7, 20244 min read


Klieon John Selected Tilting Axis Fellow 2024 - The Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam.
Today I'm excited and humbled to share this new development! Over the last year, I've been slowly pivoting into a new space in my career,...
Twin Island Cinema
Mar 29, 20245 min read


Process as Product and the Architecture of Reciprocity.
What is the "architecture of reparation & reciprocity"? How do we begin to re-construct this idea?

Klieon John
Mar 29, 20246 min read


Twin-Island at Dok Leipzig 2023!
Super exciting news! We’re part of the European Film Market - EFM Toolbox Delegation at this year’s DOK Leipzig Film Festival! This is...
Twin Island Cinema
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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