Shif—t* is a queer, transdisciplinary collective based in Ghent that seeks to understand how an artistic practice can function as a form of ‘holding’. Our methods exist at the intersection of craft, performance, social design, and collective learning.

After leaving De Verffabriek, we find ourselves in a vital moment of transition. We are exploring how an artist-run space can continue to exist without a fixed location. We believe that a home does not have to be a building made of bricks, but can also be found in a moment, an encounter, or an agreement*. Currently, we are in residence at Kunsthal Gent, where we are experimenting with our potential role as a nomadic platform.

In a sector where competition is often the norm, we aim to act as a link between emerging makers and established institutions, offering a platform to underrepresented voices.

We want to break out of the bubble. While our roots lie within our own artistic circles, we actively strive for a diverse network in order to deploy our platform function as fairly and broadly as possible.