Ossi/Wessi-Nähcafé: Creative in the heart of Berlin
Ossi/Wessi-Nähcafé: Creative in the heart of Berlin
Invitation to exchange in the sewing café: The role of the turn in the present
In the Galerie Adlershof, located in the Kulturzentrum Alte School in Berlin, there is a special sewing café that deals with the topics of East and West. This unique event, which starts on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m., not only offers insights into the art of sewing, but also in the cultural identities that were shaped by reunification. Admission is free and invites everyone interested to share their experiences and perspectives.
meaning of the turn in today's Germany
Marco Brauchmann, the district councilor for further training, school, culture and sport, emphasizes the relevance of the topic: "If you see yourself as an Ossi, you understand yourself as a Wessi? For whom are these categories still play a role today?" These questions are at the center of the sewing café, which is led by the artist Nadja Buttendorf. Participants are given the opportunity to sew the reversible sequins on their clothes, supported by a video vutorial that serves as a practical guide.
open dialogue about the past and the present
The events that are offered on three Saturdays not only promote the creative streak of the participants, but also serve as a platform for discussions about the social and economic conditions in the globalized world. In the case of shared manual work, the participants have the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences and prejudices that they have collected over the years. This atmospheric learning testifies to the intention of beating bridges between different experiences.
A look at the art
The workshop on Saturday, September 14, 2024, is particularly worth mentioning, in which art expert Juliane Schickedanz will lead the event together with Nadja Buttendorf. It will take the opportunity to talk about Buttendorf's interactive artistic practice that is strongly influenced by the history of the turn.The KGB art week and its meaning
The Ossi/Wessi-Nähcafé is part of the KGB art week, which takes place from August 30 to September 8, 2024. This initiative pursues the goal of promoting dialogue about reunification and its effects on today's life through art and culture. The accompanying group exhibition "The kids are not Alright!" shows the works of Nadja Buttendorf and other artists until November 16, 2024 who have dealt with the changes since the turn.
additional information
If you want to learn more about the event and the participating artists, you can find more details on the websites of the gallery and the artists:
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