“A song for the heart” and “I brought a baby into this world”: the two Budapest-based Culture&Care practices by PerFare

Veronika Szabó, a Budapest-based freelance actor, director, clown, and applied theatre professional, implemented the “Dal a szívnek” (ENG: A song for the heart) project at the Vàzsonyi Vilmos Home for the Elderly. This series of workshops involved communal singing and music sessions that recreated the ambiance of singing around a fire, engaging elderly residents with a variety of well-known songs from different genres. The project culminated in a choir performance and a costumed dance attended by residents, their families, and a small audience, fostering a sense of community and collective memory.

Szilvia Vivi Papp, a media artist and researcher, conducted the “I brought a baby into this world” project as part of the Perfare initiative. This participatory, site-specific art experiment focused on societal norms and taboos surrounding motherhood and the obstetric system. Through collaborative video productions that featured personal narratives and experiences related to motherhood, the project enabled participants to engage with and influence the societal discourse on these topics. These videos, presented in an interview format, served as both performative and informative tools, accessible to a wider audience on the project’s YouTube channel.
These projects exemplify the artists’ commitment to using their craft to engage with and reflect on social issues, enhancing community well-being and sparking dialogue in distinct but complementary.

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