The event series social poetics* activism is a deepening and continuation of the topics addressed in the exhibition social poetics*. As part of the event, queer activism, the connection to art and strategies to take action against discriminatory structures will be discussed. The boundary between intimacy and the public, breaking taboos and what possible futures might look like are also being negotiated.
The event also offers those involved in the project the opportunity to present their work at the intersection between activism and art, to meet new allies and to get into conversation.

Friday, 3 September 2021, 7 – 9 p.m.
social poetics* activism
Shortfilmscreening
curated by Daniela Maldonado Salamanca (Red Comunitaria Trans)

at Lichtenberghaus (Gotmarstarße 1, 37073 Göttingen)

Saturday, 4 September 2021, noon – 5:30 p.m.
social poetics* activism
Lectures and performances with contributions by Giegold & Weiß (artists), Tomás Espinosa (artist), Daniela Maldonado Salamanca (Red Comunitaria Trans), Olga Robayo (Kuir-Festival Bogotá / EL PARCHE Artist Residency), Yoko Ruiz (Red Comunitaria Trans), Sylvia Sadzinski (alpha nova & galerie futura), Vincent Schier (Kunstverein Göttingen)

noon – 1:45 pm
social poetics* activism

— Welcome
— Tomás Espinosa: Introduction social poetics*
— Daniela Madonado Salamanca & Yoko Ruize: Introdcution Red Comunitaria Trans
— Olga Robayo: Introduction Kuir-Festival Bogotá & EL PARCHE Artist Residency

2:00 – 3:00 pm
Giegold & Weiß + Sylvia Sadzinski
about Mercury Rising, utopias and queer activism

3:30 – 4:30 pm
Performance social poetics* activism
Tomás Espinosa, Daniela Maldonado Salamanca, Yoko Ruiz

4:45 – 5:30 pm
final discusion

at Altes Rathaus (Am Markt 9, 37073 Göttingen)

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No entrance fee.

The events will take place in compliance with the Corona state regulation. That is, we ask to wear a medical mask during the events. We will pay attention to the distance rules and ventilate regularly. We also want to point out the “3G” rule, which means that you can participate in the event if you are tested, recovered or vaccinated.