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Through our blog, we aim to share our experiences and insights about the performance aspects of Calligraphy and Shibari, from the planning and preparation stages to the execution and audience engagement. Our blog provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process involved in producing engaging and thought-provoking live shows.
Knot, knot. Who’s there?
CALLIBARI: BREATH, KNOT, STROKE, AND SNAP Welcome to the Playground Calligrapher / Art: Nicolle Bötcher Shibari / kinbaku: RopeMarks Model: Kim Jones Photographer: Ofir Abe Calligrapher / Art: [...]
Callibari @ Wasteland: Le Grand Noir edition
At Wasteland’s fetish gala, shibari and calligraphy converged in a mesmerizing fusion, uniting intricate rope work with evocative strokes on a canvas of skin, embodying the celebration of unconventional beauty and creativity
Exhibition: Uncaging
Let's delve into the magic that unfolded during this event and explore the artworks that left everyone in awe.
Callibari @Wasteland Amsterdam
On the 25h of November, Callibari will be performing three acts during the wildest party on earth, Wasteland Amsterdam!
Unleashing Creativity with Callibari: debut exhibition.
Callibari's first exhibition, "Uncaged," is taking place at Bar Bario from October 13th to November 4th, 2023, between 7 PM and midnight.
Callibari x Lea Ellemann
In our artistic journey, we've found that magic happens when diverse talents merge. This belief came to life when we invited Lea Ellemann to the Callibari playground.
Calligraphy & Shibari
The combination of Shibari and calligraphy is a beautiful and intricate art form that requires both skill and creativity.
Calligraphy
Calligraphy is an art form that involves the creation of beautiful and artistic writing, with a focus on the form and aesthetic appeal of the letters and words.
Callibari donation, sold!
SOLD - Art auction and fundraising for the victims of the earthquakes in Syria, Kurdistan & Turkey.
Callibari donates
Art auction and fundraising for the victims of the earthquakes in Syria, Kurdistan & Turkey.
Meet Ofir Abe
Meet Ofir, a highly skilled photographer based in Amsterdam.
Meet Kim Jones
Meet Kim, a Luxembourgian model with South Korean roots currently based in Amsterdam.
Meet Nicolle Bötcher
Meet Nicolle Botcher, the artist behind Callibari's stunning calligraphy and lettering art and our creative director.
Meet Bob, RopeMarks
Meet Bob, RopeMarks, all of the great rope work you see in our Callibari is from his creative mind,
Callibari @ Toekomstmuziek venue
As the lights dimmed and the audience settled into their seats, a hush fell over the room. The anticipation was palpable as the first art performance that combined shibari and calligraphy was about to begin.
