FLEE is an art collective founded by Alan Marzo, Olivier Duport, and Carl Åhnebrink. It operates as an independent publisher, record label, and curatorial platform. By shedding light on subjectively selected sound and cultural phenomena, FLEE interacts with contemporary artistic approaches. The transdisciplinary initiative explores and emphasises the contours of globalisation from both historical and critical perspectives. Its installations, commissioned works, and objects have been featured at various institutions worldwide, including Jeu de Paume (Paris), Offprint (Tate, London), and more.

After years of traveling the globe and interviewing musicians, researchers, artists, and activists from various cultures, the collective will explore the concept of authenticity in light of its latest research and experiments, using various examples and illustrations. What defines an authentic musical culture? What forces shape its boundaries? What problematic power dynamics are at play? Alongside these topics, FLEE will also demystify its way of navigating the cultural sector as an independent publisher and record label. The interactive discussion will be followed by a listening session.

Alan Marzo-Strani is a Paris-based transdisciplinary artist and researcher. Known for his satirical style, navigating between sculpture and moving image, his films and installations have been presented in exhibitions globally, including at institutions such as Casa Castex (Buenos Aires), MAAT in Lisbon, and Sharjah Art Foundation. He regularly releases music on labels like Bordello a Parigi and Maledetta Discoteca.

Olivier Duport is a French-Austrian photographer, researcher, and artistic director. Fusing anthropology with avant-garde research, his work focuses primarily on architectural photography. Celebrated internationally, his latest publication, Fiat Lux (2022), offers a fresh perspective on modern sacred architecture in Southern Italy. His work has been featured in venues such as Les Rencontres d’Arles and Oggetto Libro Biennale, Milan.