POLE OF COLD ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF WONDERCAT Cold Arts + Burning Hearts

The term Pole of Cold refers to the coldest places on Earth. Beyond geography, it is a symbol of emotional and existential landscape: the moments of silence, isolation, and reflection that coexist with the burning pulse of life and art. This contrast - cold outside, fire inside - is the heart of this special celebration.

Program:

Droning & Drawing | Starts at 18:00 Immerse yourself in a seamless ambient sound journey where you are invited to draw, paint, or simply drift, letting the deep drones and textures guide your imagination.

Live:

Capsular (Germany, Krater Recordings) – noise ambient

Alarmen (Germany, audiophob) – melodic drones

b°tong (Switzerland/Sweden, Krater Recordings) – hostile soundscapes

Art Exhibition Vernissage | Starts at 16:00 Experience an evocative exhibition exploring the tension between frost and fire, solitude and passion. Featuring works by Anita Famije (Antwerp, Belgium) and Jana Komaritsa, founder of WonderCat, the show explores cold landscapes, dark moods, and the inner passion that refuses to fade.

Creative activities at shared table

Entry: Donation

WonderCat is a multifunctional art space, atelier and art therapy studio in Leiden, envisioned and led by multidisciplinary artist Jana Komaritsa. WonderCat is more than just a space - it is a living artistic universe, a vibrant tapestry of wonder, mystery, dreams, imagination, and beauty, infused with the ever-enchanting charm of cats, which is a project’s and artist’s muse.