When In Graz...

On my first trip to Austria, I arrived from rain-drenched Paris to snow-covered Graz and of course KLM lost my bag so I’ve been walking around jetlagged, surrounded by beauty but freezing my ass and in the same outfit for 3 days. Still, I’m happy to be reunited with my kaleidoscopic friend, Berit, who showed me her ancient city and we had the most sumptuous imaginable lunch known to mankind at Gingko’s, her family’s iconic vegan restaurant which features authentic home-made dishes from around the world. 

If, by some incredible twist of fate, you happen to be trucking through this magical little city, come to the Elevate Festival- a tight and dynamite gathering of artists, activists and journalists to discuss how music, art and technology can be used to protest the increasing inequity, oppression and turbulence of our times.. 

The festival is screening two of my films, after which Berit will interview me on the role of art in today’s incendiary political landscape.

And in case you are coming, please bring me a pair of snow boots, clean black clothes, toiletries, and an apology from KLM.