[Text available only in English] Abstrata Festival – Celebrating Videomapping and Digital Arts
The Abstrata – International Videomapping Festival is an event that has established itself as a platform for artistic and technological experimentation, dedicated to promoting the diverse languages of digital arts. Conceived and directed by Valentino Cabanillas Kmentt, the festival offers the public an immersive experience, featuring live audiovisual performances, video installations, and videomapping works projected onto façades, cultural spaces, and architectural structures.
Since its first edition in 2019, Abstrata’s mission has been to revitalize public spaces and provide new ways of interaction between art, technology, and spectators. The festival is recognized not only for its artistic excellence but also for its inclusive and educational approach, aiming to train new artists and engage the local community through workshops, lectures, and open calls for emerging artists.
Multidisciplinary Program
Abstrata stands out for its rich and diverse program, going beyond videomapping exhibitions. The event includes:
• Videomapping Competitive Showcase, featuring artists selected through public calls and a rigorous curatorial process.
• Live Audiovisual Performances, presenting innovative collaborations between musicians, visual artists, and performers.
• Video Installation Exhibitions, where the audience can explore interactive and immersive works.
• Training Workshops, covering topics from projection software to visual creation techniques.
• Lectures and Seminars, with renowned artists and professionals discussing contemporary digital art creation.
Commitment to Inclusion and Sustainability
The festival is also a pioneer in adopting accessibility measures, ensuring that its activities are inclusive and accessible to all audiences. Through partnerships, it promotes free training initiatives within communities and public schools, valuing local artists and fostering the democratization of digital art.
Cultural Impact and Expansion
Over its editions, Abstrata has attracted national and international artists, establishing itself as one of the main events of its kind in Latin America. The festival not only promotes artistic creation but also drives economic and cultural development in the region, attracting tourists and boosting the local art scene.
To expand its impact, the festival has developed projects like “Abstrata Expandida – Formation, Inclusion, and Connection”, which extends its training and networking activities, fostering continuous exchanges between artists, technicians, and audiences. This expansion reinforces Abstrata’s commitment to fostering digital arts as a vibrant and accessible field.
The Future of Abstrata
Abstrata is more than a festival; it is a movement that unites art, technology, and society. Its trajectory demonstrates the transformative power of digital arts and points toward a future where creativity, innovation, and collectivity are essential. With each edition, the festival reinvents itself, bringing new proposals and experiences that captivate audiences and transform the city’s cultural landscape.
Whether as a space for learning or as a stage for major visual creations, Abstrata continues to inspire artists and redefine how we experience art in an era of technological advancement.
