OUR PASSION FOR CREATIVE RESEARCH AND CONTEMPORARY ART.

The Institute is located in Venice, Italy—a city at the intersection of history, heritage, architecture, and contemporary art.

The platform connects diverse practices and creates a space for an exchange between them. Through collaborative learning, we are providing a supportive environment where artistic practice can evolve and lasting professional connections can be made.

We are actively building connections with different professionals, studios, and institutions in Venice and abroad. We are happy to provide information and support for your journey and any applications you may be working on.

About the Founder

Eko has built his experience at the intersection of digital humanities and contemporary artistic practice. His work spans between academia and art institutions, and he is also an interdisciplinary transmedia artist. This perspective as both a trained researcher and a practicing artist drives the WATA mission: to connect art professionals and support technical skills built through artist-to-artist exchange and a research-based methodology.

Our Mission: Research, Skills, Exchange

To provide artists and art professionals with the knowledge, technical skills, and community that bridge theory and practice—enabling them to thrive at every stage of their careers.

Connecting Art

We envision a space where artists navigate the complexities of the contemporary art landscape by incubating ideas and artistic expressions that resonate globally.

Creativity and Collaboration

We uphold creativity and collaboration as our values, striving to create a nurturing environment that supports artistic exploration and growth.

From Artists to Artists

Our long-term vision is to build an ecosystem of skills and knowledge taught by artists, for artists. We believe in the power of peer-to-peer exchange — where the expertise of one becomes the foundation for another’s growth.

The Journey:

Founded with a commitment to elevating artistic practice, we develop globally accessible online programmes by making research-led training available to creatives at every level, wherever they are.

The People:

We are building a network of researchers, artists, and creative thinkers who grow through collaboration and a shared commitment to shaping the contemporary art landscape.