Art Alive Cultural Association is dedicated to the development of contemporary dance art, along with initiatives fostering understanding among individuals regarding post-conflict themes, empowerment through movement and storytelling, and transgenerational trauma healing. We believe that the transformative power of art has a responsibility to address societal issues, raise awareness, and drive change.

Our focus lies in the creation of trans- and multidisciplinary art projects. We strive to inspire individuals and make a positive impact on society, aiming to leave a lasting legacy by improving the world through our artistic work and personal growth programs.

 

Founder and director of Art Alive

Performance Artist Aldina Topcagic

Inspired by her personal experiences coming from a post-conflict country and having experienced war and displacement, her work is dedicated to fostering understanding and empathy within societies.   

Newest interview with Art Alive´s director

Interventions in museums

 

Through their performance, they enhance visitors' perception, stimulating their senses. Individuals in the space transform from passive observers into interactive participants, becoming an integral part of both the exhibited space and the artwork.

 

Blog on Social Dynamics

by Art Alive´s director Aldina Topcagic

Article on crime against humanity

presented at

Harvard Business School & EU Parliament Brussels

Sarajevo Contemporary Dance Intensive 2022 & 2023

at National Theatre Sarajevo

participants from 10 countries - workshops - performances - panel discussion

 "Hidden Treasures"

workshop on personal growth

 EU: Together for BiH!

 EU Parliament

Aldina Topcagic's initiative, dedicated to raising awareness about the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina & Europe, urging the EU to take action and support the unity of BiH & Europe.

 Film awards

Experimental Short Film "couch me! " 

Aldina Topcagic, Cruz Isael Mata, Dieter Michael Grohmann

 Seven awards for best short film & best director

New York City (2x), Los Angeles (2x), Istanbul, Puerto la Cruz Venezuela, Chile

co-produced by Austrian Cultural Forum Paris

 

  Film & Performative Dialog

"What-a-Mel-on"

2020/2021 

Concept, Artistic Director: Aldina Topcagic

Film Production: Dieter Michael Grohmann

Dance artist: Fabio Bergaglio

Music: William Garfield Walker, Ousmane

Location: Balthasar Brussels

 

Award Winner: Best Director

MILAN GOLDEN AWARDS Film Festival

"Watching you being your true self, makes me be more myself."

                                             - Oprah Winfrey 

      

"Try and leave this word a little better than you found it:"

                                              - Robert Baden-Powell