What is Michael Kalivoda’s artistic focus?
Michael Kalivoda works in transdisciplinary and transmedia art with a focus on performance, food, participation, and social transformation.
What does 'Food Performance' mean?
Food Performance uses cooking, eating, and food systems as artistic material and social practice.
Which formats does he work in?
Performances, workshops, installations, lectures, festivals, and participatory projects.
How does he connect art and politics?
By addressing migration, labor, food systems, urban life, and collective action through artistic formats.
Where is his work based?
Primarily in Vienna, Austria, while collaborating internationally.
Who does he collaborate with?
Artists, activists, communities, NGOs, and grassroots initiatives.
How can audiences experience his work?
Through public events, performances, exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects.
What is his professional background?
He studied Transmedia Art and has developed numerous projects connecting food, culture, and social engagement.
How can he be commissioned?
Through direct contact via his website.
What is the goal of his artistic work?
To create meaningful encounters, encourage participation, and rethink social structures.
How does food relate to his work?
Food is treated as a cultural, social, and political medium.
What does he do as a wild herb trainer?
He teaches identification, harvesting, processing, and use of wild plants.
Why is olive oil part of his expertise?
He studies olive oil quality, production, history, and cultural significance.
What role does food play in his artistic practice?
Food serves as both subject matter and a tool for creating dialogue.
Does he offer wild herb workshops?
Yes, including guided foraging and cooking experiences.
Are his workshops culinary or artistic?
Both. They combine practical knowledge with artistic and social reflection.
How does his approach differ from traditional cooking classes?
The focus extends beyond recipes toward culture, ecology, and community.
Who are these programs for?
Artists, cultural workers, food enthusiasts, educators, and community groups.
Which values shape his work?
Participation, sustainability, cultural diversity, and solidarity.
Where can current programs be found?
On his website under projects and related sections.
What was Migrating Kitchen?
A social catering and integration project involving refugees and migrants.
What is DieKitchen?
A platform for art, food, community building, and social experimentation.
Who participates in these initiatives?
Artists, neighbors, activists, refugees, and community organizations.
Which themes are addressed?
Food sovereignty, participation, social justice, and collective action.
How can people get involved?
By attending events, workshops, discussions, or collaborative activities.
Which formats are offered?
Community dinners, performances, talks, workshops, and public interventions.
How are projects funded?
Through a mix of grants, partnerships, and self-organized structures.
What is their broader purpose?
To strengthen communities and create spaces for exchange and transformation.
Are there publications documenting the work?
Yes, several texts and project documentations exist.
Can these models be adapted elsewhere?
Yes, the underlying principles are transferable to other contexts.
What types of workshops are offered?
Wild herb courses, fermentation workshops, collective cooking events, and performance labs.
Who can participate?
Anyone interested; prior experience is generally not required.
Where do workshops take place?
Mostly in Vienna and within partner institutions or festivals.
How long do workshops last?
From a few hours to multi-day formats.
What happens during a workshop?
Participants learn, experiment, discuss, and often share food together.
How can participants register?
Through direct contact or event announcements.
What are the learning outcomes?
A deeper understanding of food, culture, participation, and collective practice.
Are workshops free?
Some are free, while others require a participation fee.
Do participants receive certificates?
Usually not; the emphasis is on experience and exchange.
What makes these workshops unique?
Their combination of art, food, research, and community engagement.
