Ivan V Talijančić

Ivan V Talijančić is a Programme Director of Collaborative Theatre Making MA/MFA at Rose Bruford College, UK, and a renowned interdisciplinary artist, educator, and cultural producer. His work spans performance, theater, dance, film, and installation art, with a focus on interdisciplinarity and innovation. He co-founded the New York-based multidisciplinary group WaxFactory and directs the Contemporary Performance Practices program in Croatia. Talijančić holds an MFA from Columbia University and a BA from UC San Diego, with fellowships at institutions like Akademie Schloss Solitude and Bogliasco Foundation.

• Education:
  • MFA in Directing, Columbia University School of the Arts, 1998
  • BA in Theater, UC San Diego, 1993
• Research Interests: Interdisciplinary performance, site-specific installation, cultural production, and the intersection of technology with live art.

Scientific Awards: Recipient of the 2020 Café Royal Cultural Foundation Performance Award.

Grants & Committees: Serves on the selection committee for The Bessies (New York Dance & Performance Awards) and advises funding bodies like the National Endowment for the Arts. Founded Contemporary Performance Practices (2019–present) and remains Artistic Co-Director of WaxFactory (1998–present).

Labs/Teams: Leads workshops and training programs globally, emphasizing collaborative and innovative practices. His works have been featured at venues like Centre Pompidou (Paris), Lincoln Center (NYC), and the Adelaide Festival (Australia).