WORT:KLANG Festival of the Arts, Salem 2025 26.09. - 28.09.2025

Luna Al-Mousli, who grew up in Damascus, is an Austrian author, graphic designer and illustrator of Syrian origin. She lives in Vienna, is involved in educational and integration projects, and has received multiple awards for her debut work, "Eine Träne. Ein Lächeln. My Childhood in Damascus." In her works, she combines literature, art and social engagement, focusing on personal stories and migration experiences. Info

Roland Hilgartner is a biologist specialising in field research and nature conservation. He is the director of Affenberg Salem and has many years of experience in international research projects. His expertise includes species conservation, environmental education and scientific documentation.

Johanna is a visual artist and sculptor. Together with her husband Matthias, she curates the Salem exhibition spaces for contemporary art.
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Rebecca lives and works as a visual artist in southern Germany and Switzerland. Her art ranges from painting and photography to installations, often exploring the relationship between humans and nature. She became known for her lyrical text installations in public spaces, such as on trees in Konstanz. Info

Theresa Kronthaler, who grew up in Rome, is a German mezzo-soprano with an international career. She has performed at renowned opera houses such as the Komische Oper Berlin, the Frankfurt Opera and the Theater an der Wien. In addition to classical opera roles, she is also active as an innovative concert and band singer. Info

Cornelia Lund is an art, film and media scholar and curator based in Berlin. She researches and teaches on audiovisual practices, documentary film, design theory, and de- and postcolonial theories. Together with Holger Lund, she runs the media art platform fluctuating images, designs exhibitions and implements innovative projects. She is also the editor of several specialist publications.

Holger Lund is a professor of media design, art and cultural studies at DHBW Ravensburg, as well as an art, design and music scholar, curator and DJ. His research focuses on media art, music visualisation and Turkish pop music. Together with Cornelia Lund, he runs the media art platform fluctuating images, develops exhibitions and promotes interdisciplinary projects.

Andrea is an actor and director from Florence who, in addition to his native Italian, also speaks German and English fluently. He is known for his theatre and literary projects, often in collaboration with international artists. His artistic focus is on creating a vibrant connection between acting and literature. Info

Marco Mantovani is a sound designer with a background in piano who developed an early enthusiasm for electronic music and field recording. As an arranger, he has twice been awarded the Recanati Award and has collaborated on artistic productions with Giuseppe Righini, Daniele Maggioli and Roberto Cacciapaglia. His interest in the connection between music and images has led to soundtracks for award-winning films, documentaries, theatre and inclusive projects. Info

Matthias is an artist, photographer and co-curator of the exhibition space L wie Materie in Salem. His photography, inspired by nature, music and history, combines documentary and artistic approaches and focuses on the inconspicuous as well as social injustices.

Christian is co-initiator and artistic director of 1:1 CONCERTS. In addition to his work as a cultural mediator, he works as a literary translator, copywriter and cabin manager for Lufthansa. christian.siegmund@1to1concerts.de
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Mirella is a pianist trained in Naples who specialises in chamber music and Lied accompaniment. She performs internationally, collaborates with renowned musicians and teaches piano accompaniment at the Conservatorio di Vibo Valentia. Her artistic career is characterised by a passion for and search for new forms of musical expression.

Philipp grew up on Lake Constance. He studied classical guitar in Trossingen, at the Conservatorio Superior de Música in Madrid and at the Music Academy in Basel. His performances as a soloist and in various ensembles have taken Philipp to the Schleswig Holstein Music Festival, the Auditorio Nacional de Madrid, the Neumarkttheater Zurich and the Goetheanum, among others. Philipp lives and teaches in Basel. Info