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The Insubmissive Residences Gerador are a regular space at Casa Capitão, in Lisbon, to think out loud about the issues that affect societyEvery three months, we aim to spark open debates, encourage participation, and explore consequences by bringing together artists, experts, journalists, and the public to create and forge new paths, focusing on an urgent and ever-changing theme. Each residency will culminate in the publication of a digital zine showcasing the findings and providing clues to continue the conversation.
Following a first edition where we reflected on Palestine, the second residency will take place on January 9, 2026, starting at 20:30 PM and will focus on disinformation. Below you can find the full program for this day.
Entry is free.
The poster for this edition was created by Mantraste.
On January 9th, 2026, starting at 20:30 PM, we will be setting up shop in the attic of Casa Capitão, in Lisbon. Find out how below.
20:30
Captain's House - Attic
Initial presentation “Disinformation: what to do in 2026”
The context for the evening is outlined by PÚBLICO journalist Bárbara Reis. In a compact format, this initial presentation will address the main dynamics of disinformation today, its impacts on democracy, and the challenges facing journalism, institutions, and citizenship in 2026.
21:15
Captain's House - Attic
Presentation of the report “Democracy on Trial: The disinformation and polarization that is dividing Slovakia”
With a democracy already weakened by strong polarization and the spread of false narratives by political leaders, Slovakia is a worrying example of... consequences that the phenomenon of disinformation can have on a global scale.
Sofia Craveiro, a journalist from Gerador, presents the report she developed in recent months from the city of Bratislava, as part of the CLAD project – Citizens and Libraries Against Disinformation, funded by the European Union and coordinated by the Goethe-Institut. Through concrete situations, this journalistic work reveals how... false and misleading narratives They negatively influenced public opinion and accentuated social divisions, sometimes leading to... violence against communities and minority groups.
21:30
Captain's House - Attic
Presentation “Political Fact-Checking and Public Opinion”
In a context of increasing political polarization and the accelerated circulation of false content on social media, Fact-checking has become an essential tool for defending democracy. In this presentation, Veronika Frankovská, head of the fact-checking project Demagog.sk, shares her perspective. Slovakia's experience in combating disinformation. Since 2010, we have been analyzing the impact of false narratives on public debate and trust in democratic institutions.
21:50
Captain's House - Attic
Conversation “How to defend democracy in the age of disinformation”
In a moment of open debate, three voices from journalism and media literacy come together to analyze... the challenges that disinformation poses to democracyJournalist Bárbara Reis, Veronika Frankovská, head of the fact-checking project Demagog.sk, and Sofia Branco, president of the Media Literacy and Journalism Association, discuss strategies for... to reinforce the credibility of the information. e empower citizens for a critical reading of the media.
23:00
Captain's House - Attic
DJ set with Zorotraste
We extended the energy of the debate with a DJ set designed to create a relaxed atmosphere where indie rock and disco sounds meet.
On permanent basis
Captain's House - Attic
Beatriz Machado illustrates her vision for tonight.
Throughout the residency, illustrator Beatriz Machado will create a visual report with her perspective on what is happening. The result of this attentive observation can be seen later in a... A digital zine that brings together all the reflections from this evening..
Beatriz Machado studied ceramics and sculpture. She stood out in the exhibition Jovens Criadores 2018, representing Portugal in the IX Bienal de Jovens Criadores da CPLP in 2019. She also participated in the XIV International Ceramics Biennial 2019 and in several group exhibitions since 2016. With a background in Illustration and Graphic Production, she received a Research Grant in 2022 and held the exhibition “Seeing Sounds, Drawing Migrations.” She is inspired by literature and poetry, both in ceramics and illustration.
Here you can find a reminder of previous editions of the Gerador Insubmissive Residencies.
19:00-19:30
Captain's House - 1st floor
Presentation Thinking Palestine Out Loud
O The context of the night is outlined by Portuguese-Palestinian researcher and activist Dima MohammedThis 30-minute summary will cover historical key points, essential terms, and a critical framework that will support and guide reflection.
Dima Mohammed is a Senior Researcher in Philosophy and Professor of Communication at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FCSH) at NOVA University Lisbon.His academic work focuses on argumentation, at the intersection of philosophy, language, and politics. Beyond academia, Dima is an active member of several collectives and cultural initiatives, including Frames of Palestine, Palestina em Portugês, and the Comitê Palestina, as well as a founding member of PUSP, a platform of Portuguese civil society collectives created to promote solidarity with Palestine.
Researcher and specialist in communication sciences José Moreno presents practical tools to help us identify and dismantle disinformation about the events in Gaza in particular and in Palestine in general: from biased titles, manipulated images or metrics to source verification.
José Moreno is a communications specialist with a career that combines journalism, digital media and academic research.He is a research assistant at CIES-Iscte – Center for Research and Studies in Sociology. He graduated in Social Communication from ISCSP-UTL (1988–1993), completed a Master's in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies at ISCTE-IUL (2012–2014), and between 2016 and 2019 was a doctoral candidate in Communication Sciences at ISCTE-IUL, developing the thesis project "From news to platforms: the transformative role of digital information and communication technologies in the network society".
Researcher and activist Shahd Wadi brings five essential readings for thinking about Palestine, in a moment with shared excerpts and open conversation with the audience.
Shahd Wadi is Palestinian, traveling between research, translation, writing, curation and artistic consultancy. She holds a master's and doctorate in Feminist Studies from the University of Coimbra. In her research addresses artistic narratives in the context of the Israeli occupation of Palestine and considers the arts a testimony of lives.
21:30
Captain's House - Attic
Table Talk: The Power of Culture and Boycotts. What Is the Place of Artists and Institutions?
What does it mean to act responsibly in today's culture? What paths lead to fair and impactful action? At an open table, guests and the public discuss limits, choices and ways of acting.
The conversation features Dima Mohammed, a Portuguese-Palestinian researcher and activist; Shahd Wadi, a Palestinian researcher and activist; and Sofia Aparício, an actress, model, and activist who, between August and October 2025, was part of the Portuguese delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla, the humanitarian flotilla that sought to create a humanitarian corridor to Gaza.
23:00
Captain's House - Attic
Vigil for the liberation of Palestine
The Vigil for Liberation has been taking place weekly in different cities across the country. On this day, they will be with us at the Unsubmissive Residence. Gerador For an artistic vigil, which begins with a presentation by the creator Maria Caetano Vilalobos, national Poetry Slam champion, and the researcher and activist Shahd Wadi. There will also be an open mic for anyone who wants to participate.
00:00-04:00
Captain's House - 1st floor
DJ Set with Koho and Hayden Nóbrega
The night ends with DJ sets by Koho, between midnight and 2:00 AM, and by Hayden Nóbrega, between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM.
Pedro Nico, better known as Koho, is a DJ, drummer, and music producer. In 2020, he decided to venture out and take on the role of frontman, the same year he began exploring music production. Under the name Koho, his DJ sets encompass House, House Tech, UK Garage, and Big Beat.
Hayden Nóbrega is a self-taught artist, composer, singer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ. He has worked with artists such as Papillon and Maria João, and was also part of the play "Bravo, 2023!" by the Teatro Praga company, with musical direction by Alex D'Alva Teixeira.
On permanent basis
Captain's House - Attic and 1st floor
Amanda Baeza illustrates her vision of tonight
Throughout the residence, Illustrator Amanda Baeza will make a visual report of her vision of what is happening. The result of this attentive look can be seen later in a digital zine that brings together all the reflections from this night.
Amanda Baeza (1990) grew up in Valparaíso, Chile. A graduate in Design, she opened her eyes to the world with the zine Mr. Spoqui (2009-2013), a project created in partnership with her younger brothers. This universe later expanded into comics, with a collection of short visual poems compiled into the book "Bruma," published by Chili Com Carne in 2017. Over the years, she has collaborated with publishers such as Kuš!, Fulgencio Pimentel, and Lagon Revue. In the field of illustration, her work for El Limoreno was selected as one of the winners of the illustrators' exhibition at the 2025 Bologna Children's and Young Adult Book Fair. She currently lives and works in Portugal.
