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On June 15th, 2024, Jasa in Slovenia presented a unique literary event as part of the Creative Europe project, #Pariahs. The event brought together the local community, members and friends of Jasa, and artists, in Jasa’s vineyard-cottage which has been transformed into an art residency space.

Discussions highlighted the significance of the Pariahs project and historical memory, while excerpts from Jasa’s upcoming book “What would the world be like without misfits” was read aloud. The event reaffirmed that the theme of “pariahs” brings diverse groups together and that art has the incredible power to unite us all.

Listen to the readings of book excerpts below:

CHORUS · Slovenia – readings from the book “What would the world be without misfits?”

A) E-BOOK

The e-book Pariahs: Performing Europe’s Historical Memory serves as a comprehensive overview of a two-year interdisciplinary journey that sought to uncover and celebrate the hidden narratives of marginalised figures across Europe. It captures the essence of the project—a creative exploration into the lives and legacies of those often overlooked in historical memory—and provides a reflective lens on how these narratives continue to shape our shared identities.

Read the e-book here:

Pariahs e-book

B) BOOK PUBLICATION

Slovenia’s artistic production is an illustrated book publication titled “What would the world be like without mavericks?” and inspired by all the communities that participated in the project.

Taking material from all the community research sessions implemented in Eleusis (Greece), Maribor (Slovenia), Mont-Dauphin (France), Yerevan and Ayntap (Armenia), Slovenian writer Anej Sam created a story about a cat that travels to each location, experiencing the margins.

Read the digital version of the book here:

What would the world be without mavericks?