Blackbird Cultur-Lab is a creative cultural laboratory based within a working farm engaging in regenerative agriculture practices. It aims to provide an environment for farmers, artists, academics, and practitioners from various disciplines to experiment and work beyond traditional boundaries.
Co-director, Karla Sánchez, has worked as a curator, teacher, program officer, strategic planner, and artistic advisor. After studying an MA in Art History & Museum Studies (Texas Christian University) supported by a Fulbright grant, she did internships and worked at various museums both in Mexico and the USA (Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Art Institute of Chicago, Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso). Since her arrival in Ireland in 2004, she has been actively involved in the arts. She is interested in the environment, art education, the role of art in contemporary society, interdisciplinary collaborative practices, and existentialism.