AKI AORA is derived from the Spanish words AQUI and AHORA, meaning HERE and NOW. AKI AORA is a platform for cultural dialogue and reflection on current global events and an annual research program for emerging artists conceived in Tulum, Mexico.
We are a temporary experimental music studio and exhibition space which manifests itself for a few weeks once a year, opening a window into rarely seen processes of work in art, film and music.
AKI AORA is interested in investigating the symbiosis between locals and foreigners, inviting artists to explore nature as their auditorium. During the residency we focus on asking questions about how artistic practice and public intervention can contribute to the social fabric.
As in previous years these projects and public engagements work as a tool to document and serve as a useful historical archive of the current social, environmental and political intricacies of the area for both the local and international public.
AKI AORA se realiza en Tulum , un área rica en recursos naturales, flora, fauna y una topografía impresionante. Tulum es conocido por sus Cenotes: un fenómeno geológico característico de México que ha sido venerado desde los tiempos mayas. Estos cuerpos de agua subterránea conectan océanos, manglares y lagunas, y han servido como templos naturales durante miles de años.
