It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Croatian writer, esteemed puppeteer, poet, and artist Luko Paljetak. Honored member of UNIMA in 2004, Luko Paljetak (1943-2024) was an artist whose contributions to literature and puppetry have left an indelible mark on Croatian culture. FROM WEPA: LUKO PALJETAK “In 1971, Paljetak directed the […]
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PUPPET SATURDAY 11. May 2024 – 13:00 CET Part of the Puppet Saturdays lecture series by UNIMA Nordic It’s time for the 4th Puppet Saturday Lecture from UNIMA Nordic. This time we discuss the art of Puppetry in Intimate Spaces with Franco/Finnish artists Perrine Ferrafiat and Mila Nirhamo from TeatteriQO. “Puppetry fits into small doors. […]
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The successful candidates accompanied by members of the competition jury – 23 April 2024 The 14th class of the French Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM) has just been recruited by a jury of well-known artists. This recruitment marks the return of international students. After a 2021 entrance exam restricted by the […]
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Announcement: 29th Review of Puppet Theaters Rijeka – International Open Call We’re excited to announce the 29th Review of Puppet Theaters, scheduled for November 3-10, 2024 in Rijeka (Croatia), hosted by the Rijeka City Puppet Theater. International puppetry and children’s theaters (excluding Croatian and regional groups) are invited to submit one performance per theater for […]
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Announcement: UNIMA Professional Training Commission Presents “Puppetraining” The UNIMA Professional Training Commission is thrilled to announce the next session of “Puppetraining,” our international series featuring presentations by distinguished training institutions in puppetry from around the globe. Date & Time: April 26, 2024, at 14:00 CET (Online via Zoom) To register, please follow this Zoom link: […]
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The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) commemorated World Puppetry Day on March 21, 2024 with a captivating showcase of puppetry presentations and performances. Inspired by Hindu epic Ramayana, close to 30 students brought their own stories and narratives to life using puppets they created themselves. This presentation came after a dedicated workshop in February […]
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