Cappadocia, Turkey, will be hosting the XII International Festival of Contemporary Experimental and Ethno-avant-garde Art NOUMEN ART from September to October 2023. The festival is held in support the country’s cultural life and tourism industry, which has been impacted by recent disasters.
An Unforgettable Celebration of Art and Music
The festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of art and music with performances from renowned musicians such as Nils Petter Molvaer, Terje Rypdal, and Eivind Aarset. Visitors can look forward to a unique blend of jazz, avant-garde, and ethno-avant-garde music from artists hailing from Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, France, and Azerbaijan. The festival will showcase a variety of musical genres that will echo through the mountain ranges of Cappadocia and captivate visitors with its enchanting sounds.
A Cultural Journey Through Cappadocia
In addition to the music, the festival will offer a cultural journey through Cappadocia with various art installations, performances, and exhibitions. Visitors will experience the rebellious texts of Nietzschean Zarathustra that somewhat resemble the hits of the legendary Led Zeppelin. They will also witness bizarre installations of desperate Kazakh actionists led by the brilliant Almagul Menlibayeva that are reminiscent of the distant Central Asian steppes.
The festival will also shines with the lighting magic of visual art that will sparkle with unimaginable colors and spread to the domes of balloons, which are carried high into the sky. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear the outlandish voices of the Amazonian forests, witness the leisurely past-dramatic mysteries of the Japanese butoh, and hear the most gloomy predictions about the future of mankind.
A Positive Outlook
The XII International Festival of Contemporary Experimental and Ethno-avant-garde Art NOUMEN ART promises to be an exciting and unique event that showcases the richness and diversity of art and culture in Cappadocia. The festival provides an opportunity for visitors to support the country’s cultural life and tourism industry while enjoying an unforgettable experience.
