We are shaped long before we begin to choose for ourselves–by the bodies we inherit and by our local contexts.
The International Ultragender 2026 camp is a collective invitation to explore, deconstruct, and reimagine the creation of our human bodies by discussing how our realities around the world influence what must stay on the surface and what must stay underneath in order to exist, desire and be desired.
We will ask: Is our body actually our own? Through creative practices and care-centered approaches, we will imagine different ways of existing, resisting and transforming in a world that constantly tells us how to look and how to perceive each other, how to be touched and valued.
Inspired by figures like Frankenstein’s monster – assembled, judged, and longing for love – we will explore what it means to feel both monstrous in our own bodies and tender in our human fragility.
Ultragender 2026 invites people from all over the world to come to the Italian mountains and explore how we are made — and how we continue to become.
Bring your body, your history, your questions. Let’s co-create what it means to inhabit, define, and liberate our whole selves!
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Participants agree to take part fully in camp life and its study activities. Early departures and late arrivals are not permitted; in the event of an unexpected early departure, the fee is non-refundable, even partially. It is important to arrive and check in on time on the first day of camp for logistical and organizational reasons. Similarly, it is important to be punctual on the day of departure
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Each participant is asked to help with serving at the table and drying the dishes, both because it is necessary and because, for us, it represents an important sign of sharing the work.
You will have the opportunity to speak with the staff at the beginning of camp if you believe you have any medical conditions that may affect your participation in camp activities. We would love to meet you and chat with you in the months leading up to camp. For logistical information, please contact [email protected], who will provide you with the staff's direct contact details if necessary.
A short trip is planned during the camp: therefore, a windbreaker, hiking boots (or sturdy sneakers), a backpack, and a water bottle are required.
