Workshop | Between Identities: From Roots to Wisdom
2023-06-15 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Oyoun, Lucy-Lameck-Staße 32, Berlin, 12049, Deutschland
In a world of globalization and migration, where do I belong to?
They say that knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom, and through this workshop Maryse and Johanna, will guide you through the journey of discovering our own identities. Using a de-colonial perspective the workshop will question how the world around us defines people’s paths towards their own identity. Using individual visions and combining them, Maryse, Johanna and the participants will build the tree of identities, the Arbol of Ubumwe, where all of your stories come together to represent diversity, inclusiveness and togetherness.
Maryse is a burundian student in clinical psychology, she also works in the field of community development as a project facilitator where she gets to be in touch with people from discriminated groups and minorities and helps them to create and run small businesses, become financially independent and take care of their families. Johanna took a long turn through studying literature to working in supermarkets, hostels, bakeries, cafés, until she could become a full-time storyteller. Now she tells fairy tales, myths and legends from all over to adults and children. Maryse and Johanna met each other through the Kulturweit Tandem-program, and found one thing in common despite their different working environments: bringing people together!
This workshop is open to a total of 12 people of all backgrounds, ages and genders. If you are interested in participating in the workshop please answer the following questions Why are you interested in participating? and if you’re comfortable: What is the story behind your name? and send them to johanna(at)oyoun.de.
Registration open until 15.06.2023
Ticket: FREE ADMISSION!
Language: English
Part of the Kulturweit Tandem-Programm sponsored by deutsche UNESCO-Kommission
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Exhibition | Digital Vigital
2023-06-16 14:30 - 20:00
Digital Vigital is an exhibition curated by The Bachchao Project. This exhibition is an attempt to showcase the gendered perspectives on digital rights issues in India. The exhibits look at issues of access, censorship, data privacy and usage of online platforms. The exhibits are created by artists in India who have attempted to look at these issues and brought in their perspectives.
Curated by the Bachchao Project
The Bachchao Project is a techno-feminist collective that undertakes community-centric efforts to develop and support open source technologies and technical frameworks with the goals of mitigating gender-based violence and working towards equal rights for women, LGBT persons, and gender diverse persons.
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Artists: Thomas Louis, Thejesh GN, M, oish, Nu and Ritika, Ayushi Arora, Revival disability India
Some of the art pieces have been possible because of support by tactical tech, sida and OPTIMA Internews. The event is not funded by any sponsors.
© Graphic: M
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Awareness
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Music, Fashion, Food | Rice and Beans
2023-06-17 15:00 - 22:00
Rice and Beans Events invites you to a day full of food, fashion and music.
Music: Immerse yourself in the smooth sounds of RnB, the foundation of music that holds a special place in our hearts. Take a break from fast-paced, loud music and let yourself fully enjoy the rhythm of RnB.
Food: Join us for a celebration of cultural bonds, differences and similarities through food and music! Experience the delicious combination of Nigerian Jollof rice and Brazilian black beans, represented by the name Rice n Beans (RnB).
Fashion: Dress to impress and show off your unique style. A fashion show will be held where the top 5 voted best dressed will compete for a prize.
Black-Owned Businesses: Show your support for the community by visiting and shopping from black-owned businesses at the event.

LINE UP:
● Jano//nepomuk (Oldschool/Soul/Funk Vinyl DJ) - (3pm – 5:00pm)
● RCSE (Special guest RnB Artist) -(5:00pm – 5:30pm)
● Fashion show - (5:30pm 6:30pm)
● Tobz (R’n’B Headline) - (6:30pm – 8:30pm)
● cesco.blz (Hip Hop/Live Drums) – (8:30pm-09:00pm)
● Anele (Amapiano) – (09:00-10:00)
The event will be happening in the garden of Oyoun. In case of rain, it will be moved to our café!
Ticket:
Online-Ticket: 12€
At the door: 15€
Ticket button at the bottom of this page!
If you have any questions, please send an email to riceandbeansevent@gmail.com.
If you have a low or no income and cannot buy the ticket but would still like to participate, please contact us at hallo(at)oyoun.de.
Language: English
Biographies
Organisers:
Tobz: is a talented R'n'B DJ, music producer, and drummer with a deep-rooted love for music and a strong connection to his Nigerian culture. Born and raised in Nigeria, DJ Tobz has a keen eye for detail and is known for his meticulous approach to his craft. He is not only a master of his art, but also an individual with great integrity and passion for his work.
cesco.blz: is a talented artist who is deeply rooted in the genres of Hip Hop, RnB, and Trap. As a singer and drummer, Cesco.blz showcases his exceptional musical skills in his debut album, which is a testament to his Brazilian heritage, evident in both language and sound. With a fusion of influences from his cultural background, Cesco.blz creates a unique and captivating musical experience that reflects his artistic vision.
Performers:
RCSE: is an Afro-German artist emerging from the creative streets of Berlin. Their music speaks to the heart and carries influences of Neo-Soul, RnB, Reggae, Afropop and other sounds.
Jano // nepomuk (he/him): is an up-and-coming artist from Hamburg/Germany. Jano started making beats in late 2018 and through the years he established his own style and seeks great inspiration in analogue producing. His sound is heavily influenced by 70s Funk, Jazz, and Soul music. Jano is also active as a DJ – Either playing vinyls from his collection or to support cesco.blz on stage. Jano publishes his beats and mixes on SoundCloud exclusively.
Anele: Born and bred in the vibrant KwaZulu Natal South Africa, Anele discovered their artistic expression at the young age by collecting musical masterpieces and curating them into some of the most sought-after playlists. Fast forward to today, Anele’s sets always prove to be a true reflection of Africa’s constantly evolving sound which features in the distinctive sounds of Amapiano, Gqom, Electronic and Dance. As far as audiences go, Anele has made their mark on some of the most sought-after dance floors such as SohoHouse Berlin, Bloom Festival (Turkey), Swim Good (Berlin / Brooklyn), Collect Radio (Portugal) and The Lot Radio (Brooklyn).
Anele’s well-nurtured talent has been recognised by the greats. Their inventive sound has resulted in her opening some for some of the world’s best acts such as the legendary Eyrkah Badu, Dbn Gogo, Focalistic and Kaytranada.
Accessibility
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Awareness
In Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queer hostility, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or anti-Semitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or abusive behavior. Oyoun offers an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for one another. If someone or something is bothering you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help! If you have an experience to share with us after an event, please drop us an E-mail or send us an anonymous message via our website.

Workshop | Black Freedom Circle: Juneteenth Edition
2023-06-19 18:00 - 20:00
Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, holds a profound significance not only for Black Americans but for Black people around the world. It serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of resilience, strength, and triumph in the face of adversity.
While this holiday originated in the context of the United States, its essence transcends borders, making it an ideal occasion for Black individuals across the globe to unite in celebration of our shared excellence and to collectively confront the ongoing impact of colonialism and enslavement.
This circle will go beyond the festivities and historical reflection to provide a unique opportunity for us to engage in a transformative journey of self-discovery and community building.
By employing relational practices, somatics, and group work, we can create a space that fosters a deeper connection with ourselves and our fellow community members. In doing so, we tap into the inherent power within us—the "Body of Culture"—and cultivate a sense of belonging, identity, and purpose.
Through these practices, we can regulate our individual and collective nervous systems, healing the wounds inflicted by a history of oppression and discrimination. By acknowledging and processing the enduring impacts of colonialism and enslavement, we pave the way for a future where our rights to simply exist, to belong to a community, and to continuously grow and evolve become effortlessly manifested.
The gathering on Juneteenth becomes an embodiment of our collective resilience and a testament to the strength of our shared bonds. This is a sacred space where we can express our joy, pride, and freedom, while also acknowledging the ongoing struggles we face. By coming together, our voices can be heard, we magnify our impact and forge a path toward liberation and justice.
Ticket: 20 / 15 / 10 Euro
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Language: English
About the facilitator
Jaden is a biracial, black-bodied, man from the USA. With a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, Jaden is a passionate advocate for leveraging somatics, encompassing movement and meditation, as a means to facilitate healing and personal growth.
Jaden's journey in studying the effects of trauma on the body-mind complex has equipped him with invaluable insights into the profound ways in which our experiences shape our physical and emotional selves. By integrating somatic practices into his teachings, he empowers individuals to reconnect with their innate wisdom, tap into their authentic selves, and embark on a transformative path toward wholeness.
Jaden's mission centers around orienting people towards what is natural, true, and essential for themselves. With a deep commitment to authenticity and self-expression, he encourages individuals to embrace their inherent strengths and embrace their own unique paths. By focusing on the integration of the body-mind he facilitates a harmonious balance that enables individuals to unlock their full potential and lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
If you need more information about the event, please contact Jaden at jadenaramsey@gmail.com
*This event is for people who identify as BIPOC, Bodies of Culture.
Accessibility:
Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events offered in the building as barrier-free as possible. For individual information on accessibility, please send us an email to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Awareness:
At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

48h Neukölln | Accomplished Women by Ncube
2023-06-23 19:00 - 20:00
Kommt, kommt alle!
Bringt eure Musikinstrumente mit, um den Soundtrack des Stummfilms zu untermalen: Accomplished Women!
Der Schwarz-Weiß-Kurzfilm spielt in San Miguel, einer auf Kristallen erbauten Stadt in Mexiko im Jahr 1923.
Es ist die Geschichte von Politikern aus Utah, USA, die versuchen, Geld für ihre Bürgermeisterkampagnen zu sammeln, indem sie Spiele gewinnen, die von sehr reichen Mexikanern veranstaltet werden.
Der Film wird von Ncube inszeniert.
Die Dauer beträgt 38 Minuten.
Ticket: EINTRITT FREI!
Anmeldung: nicht erforderlich
Sprache: Der Stummfilm ist auf ENGLISCH untertitelt. Es wird empfohlen, während der Vorführung nicht zu sprechen, sondern zu flüstern.
Neben der Vorstellung des Kurzfilms "Accomplished Women" von Ncube bietet das 48-Stunden-Programm von Oyoun Theater und Wrestling Veranstaltungen an.
Biographie:
Mhlanguli Malele Ncube (keine festgelegten Pronomen)
Mhlanguli Malele Ncube arbeitet unter dem Namen: Ncube.
Ncube identifiziert sich als ein*e schwarzafrikanische*r Regisseur*in, Produzent*in und Schauspieler*in und liebt es, Geschichten zu erzählen, egal ob es sich um Filme, Bücher, Theaterstücke, Kurzfilme usw. handelt.
Häufig sind es Geschichten mit einem Hauch von Magie, Humor, Drama und Action. Die Schauspielerei ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil in Ncube Arbeit an Projekten.
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Credits:
Bei dem Film führt Ncube Regie, in den Hauptrollen spielen Valerie Fortin, Bri Phelps, Mae Chesney und Tuti Lennon.
Das Drehbuch ist eine Gemeinschaftsarbeit zwischen den Schauspielern und Ncube, basierend auf einer Geschichte des Regisseurs.
Produziert wird es von Sofie Engström von Alten (Hyperkitch) und Santiago Cruz (SantiCruzArt).
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Teaser:

ACCOMPLISHED WOMEN Extended Teaser Trailer.mp4 from Ncube on Vimeo.

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48h Neukölln | Ausstellungseröffnung: Alternatives Denkmal für Neukölln
2023-06-23 19:00 - 22:00
*Die Einweihung findet am Freitag, den 23. Juni um 19 Uhr auf dem Hermannplatz statt*
Wie könnte ein Denkmal aussehen, das Migrationserfahrungen würdigt?
Mikala Hyldig Dal begibt sich in dieser Ausstellung auf eine Spurensuche durch Migrationserinnerungen und zugleich auf eine neue Form des städtischen Denkmals zu, das digitale und urbane Räume miteinander verschmilzt. Der Prozess der Entwicklung des Denkmals ist gemeinschaftsbasiert und in ein BürgerInnen-Treffen in Oyoun Kulturzentrum Neukölln verankert, wo Geschichten und visuelle Ideen ausgetauscht werden und gemeinsam die Form des Denkmals entwickelt wird. Alternatives Denkmal für Neukölln verbindet die Migrationsgeschichten, Zeugnisse und visuellen Erinnerungen von in Berlin lebenden Migrant*innen und Geflüchteten in einer Reihe von audio-visuellen künstlerischen Darstellungen. Poetische, subjektive und subversive Erfahrungen verbinden Räume aus der ganzen Welt mit dem Gewebe unseres gemeinsamen Stadtraums.
Ziel ist einen positiven Rahmen für den Migrationsdiskurs zu setzen und aktuellen fremdenfeindlichen Bewegungen entgegenzuwirken. Gemeinsam schlagen die teilnehmenden Künstler*innen eine Alternative zu Rechtspopulismen wie der "Alternative für Deutschland" vor. Sie nähern sich Migration in ihrem Potenzial, Räume und Erinnerungen zu einem zukünftigen gemeinsamen Raum zu verflechten, einem Safer Space, der von engagierten, sich entwickelnden Gemeinschaften geschaffen wird.
Einweihung am 23. Juni, 19 Uhr, auf dem Hermannplatz Neukölln
Ausstellung 24-25 Juni im Oyoun Kulturzentrum.
Ein Projekt von Mikala Hyldig Dal mit Ikram Labouini, Isaac Silva Looker, Siska, Fatma Mubarak, Wala Said, Jota Aramos, Natascha Vergilio, Dan Caetano, Mubaraka Farahmand
EINTRITT FREI!
Anmeldung: nicht erforderlich
Sprache: Deutsch/Englisch
Biographie:
Mikala Hyldig Dal ist eine Künstlerin, die auf dem Gebiet der neuen Medien und der Performance arbeitet. Sie untersucht visuelle Kulturen durch neue Technologien und kollektive Interventionen. In ihrer Arbeit bettet sie kritische Theorie in immersive digitale Umgebungen ein und hinterfragt hegemoniale Strukturen im Bereich der Repräsentation. Ihre Arbeiten wurden u.a. auf der 12. Berlin Biennale, dem Martin Gropius Bau und dem HKW Berlin, der Townhouse Gallery Kairo, dem Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, der Nikolaj Kunsthal Kopenhagen, der Flux Factory New York und der Azad Gallery Teheran gezeigt und u. a. in der TAZ, dem Guardian und dem Monopol Magazine besprochen. Sie ist die Herausgeberin des Forschungsprojekts "Images of Transition" über Kunst und Aktivismus in den arabischen Aufständen und Gründungsmitglied des queer-feministischen Künstlerkollektivs Maternal Fantasies. Zusammen mit dem Programmierer Farhan Khalid hat sie die Augmented-Reality-App Monuments AR entwickelt, die sich auf ortsspezifische Interventionen im digitalen Raum konzentriert. Mikala Hyldig Dal ist Absolventin der Universität der Künste Berlin, Klasse für Medienkunst.
Foto Credits: Mikala Hyldig Dal
Das Projekt findet im Rahmen von 48 Stunden Neukölln statt. Kunstförderung 48 h Neukölln des Fachbereichs Kultur von Neukölln
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48h Neukölln | Herr Metitsch – Theaterstück auf Gebärdensprache
2023-06-25 12:00 - 13:20
Herr Metitsch hat sich seine eigene Welt erschaffen. Er sammelt Dinge, Gegenstände und integriert sie in ein ausgeklügeltes Ordnungssystem, das er penibel beschützt. Ohne seine Ordnung der Dinge könnte Herr Metitsch nicht existieren. Denn das NICHTS ist viel bedrohlicher, als das Etwas. Herr Metitsch hat eine Vergangenheit. Erlebnisse und Erfahrungen, die an ihm hängen wie hartnäckige Spinnweben. Und anhand der Dinge, die ihn umgeben, packt er Stück für Stück seine Gedanken aus.
Das Theaterstück von Karin Strauß hat der Neuköllner Kulturverein Visionäre (Vision for deaf and hearing people) in die deutsche Gebärdensprache umgewandelt und Metaphern und Wortwitze in visuelle Bilder übersetzt. Schauspieler Rolf Puttrich-Reignard performt und gebärdet Herrn Metitsch auf der Bühne. Gleichzeitig wird live in die Lautsprache übersetzt, sodass taube und hörende Menschen gleichermaßen an diesem Ereignis teilnehmen können.
Tickets: Eintritt frei | Anmeldung via markus.biersack@dievisionaere.org
-> bitte die Wunschuhrzeit (12:00 h oder 15:00 h) bei der Anmeldung angeben
Sprache: Deutsch und Deutsche Gebärdensprache
Einlass ab 15 Minuten vor Beginn der Vorstellungen.
Titelbild: © Foto von Reik Schubert, Design von Linda Wortmann / LIW.Design
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Biografien
Rolf Puttrich-Reignard, Schauspieler, mit 9 Jahren das erste Mal als tauber Kinderschauspieler auf der Bühne, als Erwachsener Schauspieler bei unterschiedlichsten Opern, Theaterstücken, außerdem aktiv beim Rockfestival der Tauben, u.a. als Moderator und seit zwei Jahren als Soloschauspieler beim abendfüllenden Stück “Herr Metitsch” auf der Bühne.
Ute Sybille Schmitz, Regisseurin von “Herr Metitsch”, Drehbuchautorin und Gebärdensprachdolmetscherin, Kind tauber Eltern (CODA). U.a. Regisseurin und Produzentin des Kleinkunstfestivals der Tauben, der Deaf Burlesque Show und des Kurzfilms: “Tonalität”.
Außerdem:
Markus Biersack, Regieassistenz
Matthias Lehmann, Produktionsleitung
Andreas Nienkemper, Bühnenbild
Marie Hartlieb, Pressearbeit
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48h Neukölln | Queer-Comedy-Show: Ghetto Wrestling
2023-06-25 15:00 - 16:30
Ghetto Wrestling ist eine Queer-Comedy-Show bei der eine “Camp” Wrestling Performance im Zentrum steht
Bei diesem Spektakel ist die Kreativität der Kostüme und der Characters wichtiger als die tatsächlichen Wrestling-Skills. Als gänzlich unprofessionelle Comedy-Show sucht Ghetto Wrestling nach Kandidat*innen, die für diesen Anlass als Wrestler*innen auftreten möchten. Um euch zu bewerben, braucht ihr einen Wrestling-Namen und eine Wrestling-Persona (Gimmick). Mit Persona sind alle Details zu eurem angedachten Character gemeint: Kostüme, Geheimwaffen, spezielle Moves, Hintergrundgeschichte und alles, was das Publikum begeistern oder faszinieren könnte. Mit diesen Details werden dann die interessantesten Kämpfe für die Show zusammengestellt. Die Teilnehmenden müssen keine Wrestling-Erfahrung haben! Ein*e Zeremonienmeister*in stellt die Figuren vor jedem Kampf vor und belebt die Show mit Cheerleader*innen und Publikum, unterstützt von musikalischen Einlagen.
Tickets: Eintritt frei
Sprache: Englisch
Doors: 14:30 h
Start: 15:00 h
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Über die Veranstaltenden
Ghetto Wrestling wurde 2011 in Berlin von Disgustingly Clever (den Künstler*innen Flavie Guerrand und Dave the Chimp) im Rahmen einer von der Oxylane Art Foundation ins Leben gerufenen Künstlerresidenz mitbegründet. Die erste Ausgabe von Ghetto Wrestling fand im Künstlerhaus Bethanien statt und brachte wild kostümierte Kreaturen an einem urkomischen Abend zusammen, der von der ZDF-Sendung Kultur begleitet wurde. Auch die nächste Ausgabe im folgenden Jahr auf dem Rock the Block Festival in Kreuzberg war ein voller Erfolg. Seit ihrem letzten Auftritt auf dem Naughty Xmas Market im Jahr 2019 haben Disgustingly Clever die Sichtbarkeit der LGBTQIA+ Community kontinuierlich durch politisch engagierte Comedy erhöht.
Über die Wrestler*innen (in Englisch)
Karen Preacher
She has received the call of Christ to deliver us from evil and the wrath of God. Since her third dose of the Corona vaccine, she is sometimes possessed by a demonic soul despite her last three exorcisms. She is constantly under temptation, but continues to praise the Lord between epileptic seizures because of her commitment and her fight against the forces of evil.
Señorita Toyota Corolla
The daughter of a legendary lineage of drag performers. Toyota Corolla is a beautiful car crash that emanates sex, love and fear.
Deeply rooted in Latinoamerica culture, Senorita's main goal is to inspire Latin people into reclaiming spaces. To inspire minorities in the queer community to exist, to dance and to love themselves.
It’s like a tragic and nostalgic story that will burn the house down and invite everybody to twerk over the ashes of what existed, and hopefully, we all create a queer and liberated new world.
Pippa Woodoobear
She is back. After a long time spent in the deep South, she will be there for YOU. Pippa Woodoobear, from the North part of Europe, is a skjoldsmøyer. Sent by Odin in the default world, she is a divine being. But be careful, her charm will smash your face on the floor, you will taste the sweat on the ring floor... After few years in the Upside down world, she is also known as..."Tiger Queen". Can you hear the R.O.A.R...? It's time to roar, young lions. Right of kissing your Ass reserved.
Mr.Mold
Remember that vegetable drawer in your fridge? Letting it mutate for so long must have been your biggest mistake. For now you'll succumb to the mystical Vegan Powers of Mr.Mold! Seeking Vengeance by fermenting everything and everyone that is not plant-based! Special Attack: Pea-nado
Glowworm Man
From parts unknown
The unwanted evil son of the lethal goddess Kali
Do you think I shine my light for you?
Where do you think I get my energy from?
I will suck you dry like the bugs in
Starship troopers!
I'm behind you
I'm at your back
My light will stagger you
My bat will do the rest
And I'll bury you in barbed wire
When the Glowworm man becomes the spider!
Arkwardia the lost Muse
As such she is forgotten from history, but still eager to violently inspire each and anyone coming her way with the help of her magic kiss
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Jesus Quintana (inspired by the movie "the big Lebowski")
Dur à Queer
Don’t tickle Kitty
Schrädderrrr Vivie
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Im Oyoun ist kein Platz für Sexismus, Queerfeindlichkeit, Transfeindlichkeit, jegliche Form von Rassismus oder Diskriminierung wie anti-Schwarzem, antimuslimischem Rassismus oder Antisemitismus. Dasselbe gilt für jede Art von gewalttätigem, aggressivem oder übergriffigem Verhalten. Oyoun bietet ein offenes Forum für den Dialog und einen Ort, an dem wir uns gegenseitig unterstützen und füreinander einstehen. Wenn dich jemand oder etwas während einer Veranstaltung stört, wende dich bitte an ein Mitglied unseres Personals, das dafür da ist, dir zu helfen! Wenn du uns nach einer Veranstaltung eine Erfahrung mitteilen möchtest, schreibe uns bitte eine E-Mail oder sende uns eine anonyme Nachricht über unsere Website.

Workshop | Life-Drawing Club
2023-06-26 17:30 - 20:30
Der Art-Expression Life-Drawing Club unter der Leitung von Golnar Tabibzadeh ist zurück in Berlin!
Jeden Monat wird Art-Expression Studios mindestens eine Life-Drawing-Session in der letzten Woche des Monats im Oyoun veranstalten. Kommt vorbei und erlebt drei Stunden Life-Drawing mit Live-Modellen, die posieren.
Ticket: Die Teilnahmegebühr ist spendenbasiert und beginnt bei 15€ pro Sitzung.
Wenn ihr eure zeichnerischen Fähigkeiten, visuelle Kenntnisse der menschlichen Anatomie und die Grundlagen der Zeichentechniken erlernen oder verbessern möchtet, könnt ihr ein zusätzliches Training für 15 € pro Sitzung (insgesamt 30 €) buchen.
Bringt bitte eure eigenen Zeichenmaterialien mit.
Eine Voranmeldung über die Website von Art-Expression ist erforderlich.
Teilnehmende erhalten nach der Voranmeldung eine Rechnung für die Anmeldung. (Bitte beachtet, dass eure Anmeldung erst nach Erhalt eines Zahlungsnachweises bestätigt wird).
Die Veranstaltung findet im Clubraum von Oyoun statt.
Sprache: Englisch
Bei weiteren Fragen, zögert nicht, uns zu kontaktieren.

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Launch + Talk | Josephine Apraku: Wie können wir Rassismus begegnen und radikale Verantwortung übernehmen? Moderiert von Angelo Camufingo
2023-06-28 19:30 - 21:00
»Wir alle haben Rassismus gelernt. Und es liegt an uns, zu reflektieren und Anti-Rassismus zu lernen. Es liegt an dir. Und es ist Arbeit. Arbeit, die wir alle dringend machen müssen. Josephine Apraku lädt dich dazu ein und diese Einladung ist ein Geschenk«
-Mareice Kaiser
In ihrer*seiner Arbeit als Trainer*in für intersektionale rassismuskritische Bildungsarbeit macht Josephine Apraku immer wieder die Erfahrung, dass sich Menschen konkrete Handlungsanweisungen wünschen, um Rassismus im Alltag aktiv zu begegnen. Doch simple Rezepte im Kampf gegen strukturellen Rassismus gibt es nicht. Ebenso wenig realistisch sind einfache Schritt-für-Schritt Anweisungen, um Situationen aufzulösen, in denen Rassismus reproduziert wird. Sich gegen strukturellen Rassismus einzusetzen ist harte Arbeit – und zwar an uns selbst. Josephine Apraku fordert uns dazu auf, »radikale Verantwortung« für unseren eigenen Lernprozess zu übernehmen und gibt uns mit dem neuen Arbeitsbuch »Mein Workbook zu Rassismus« und dem Lernkartenset »Lasst uns über Rassismus reden!« viele wichtige Dinge dafür an die Hand.
Was »radikale Verantwortung« meint, wie wir diese tatsächlich in die Praxis umsetzen können und welche Hilfsmittel im Kampf gegen Rassismus uns Josephine Apraku jenseits simpler 10-Punkte-Pläne anbietet, könnt ihr im Gespräch der*des Autor*in und Angelo Camufingo erfahren. Auch Amanda Haas, Designerin des Workbooks und des Kartensets, wird zu Gast sein. Ihr seid herzlich eingeladen, selbst am Gespräch teilzunehmen, Fragen zu stellen, in die Reflexion zu gehen und ganz im Sinne des Oyoun gemeinsam den Abend zu gestalten.
Mehr über die neuen Produkte erfahrt auf familiarfaces.de
Eine Veranstaltung von Oyoun und Familiar Faces Verlag
Einlass: 19:00 h
Beginn: 19:30 h
Dauer: ca. 1,5 Stunden
Ticket: 2 / 5 / 8 Euro - Zahle, was du kannst!
Für den Kauf bitte nach unten scrollen.
Anmeldung: Eine Anmeldung für die Abholung von Tickets an der Abendkasse sowie Presseakkreditierung ist möglich. Schreibe dafür eine E-Mail an katrin.moench(at)familiarfaces.de. Deadline: 12 Uhr am Tag der Veranstaltung
Sprache: Deutsch
Biographien
Josephine Apraku (Autor*in)
Josephine Apraku ist Afrikawissenschaftler*in, Autor*in und Trainer*in für intersektionale rassismuskritische Bildungsarbeit. Als Lehrbeauftragte*r hat Josephine Apraku unter anderem an der Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin und der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin unterrichtet. Darüber hinaus hat Josephine Apraku als Kolumnist*in für Magazine wie das Missy Magazine, Edition F und den Berliner Tagesspiegel geschrieben. Ihr*sein aktuelles Buch »Kluft und Liebe – Warum soziale Ungleichheit uns in Liebesbeziehungen trennt und wie wir zueinanderfinden« ist im September 2022 bei Eden Books erschienen.
Im Familiar Faces Verlag hat Josephine Apraku zuletzt das Buch »Wie erkläre ich Kindern Rassismus?« herausgebracht, das im Mai 2023 bereits in der 4. Auflage erschienen ist.
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Foto: David Buchholz
Angelo Camufingo
Angelo Camufingo (er/ihn) ist freier Antirassismus- und Bildungsreferent, zertifizierter Trainer für verschiedene Themen im Bereich Diversität, Equity, Inklusion und Soziale Gerechtigkeit, Berater und Prozessbegleiter. Er ist außerdem Co - Projektleitung des KomPAD (Kompetenznetzwerk Anti-Schwarzer Rassismus) bei Each One Teach One (EOTO) e.V.. Zusätzlich publiziert und forscht er zu unterschiedlichen Zusammenhängen von Rassismus, Emotionen, kolonialen Kontinuitäten, Bildung und sozio-emotionalem Lernen.
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Studio Amanda Haas
Amanda Haas ist eine schweizerisch-ägyptische Grafikdesignerin, Art Direktorin, Strategin, Texterin und Projektmanagerin, und auch Yoga- und Meditationslehrerin, die zwischen Basel, Berlin und der ganzen Welt pendelt. Sie erforscht ständig neue Designansätze und tauscht Ideen mit anderen Disziplinen aus. Wenn sie nicht gerade an Projekten arbeitet, reist sie, um an Universitäten oder in informellen Kreisen Vorträge zu halten oder in Meditationszentren aufzutanken.
Haas hat nach ihrem Abschluss des Studiums im Jahr 2010 ihre Designpraxis im Kunst- und Kulturbereich etabliert. Zu ihren Projekten der letzten Jahre gehört z.B. She said. Sie entwickelt Identitäten für Ausstellungen und Firmen sowie Bücher, Websites oder Apps. Ein konzeptorientierter Ansatz ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil von Haas' Designprozess. Mit dem Fokus auf Art Direktion und Typografie zeichnet sich ihre Arbeit durch eine Lebendigkeit aus, die aus der Gegenüberstellung von Strukturiertem und Unvorhersehbarem, klaren Absichten und einer spielerischen Haltung entsteht. Neben kulturellen und Kunstprojekten interessiert sie sich auch für die Überschneidung von Themen sozialer Gerechtigkeit und der Vermittlung durch Design und anderer Ausdrucksformen.
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Über Familiar Faces
Als junges, frauengeführtes Unternehmen steht der Familiar Faces Verlag für neue Narrative, gute Illustration und Nachhaltigkeit. Die Reihe »Neue Lektüre für gemeinsames Lernen« vermittelt aktuelle Diskurse und Perspektiven diverser Autor*innen zu Themen wie Gender und Rassismus. Dabei bieten unterschiedliche Formate wie Bücher, Lernkarten und Workbooks ganz konkrete Zugänge zu gesellschaftsrelevanten Themen und Raum für gemeinsames, interaktives sowie individuelles und praxisorientiertes Lernen.
Vielfältige Positionen und zeitgenössische Motive stehen auch im Fokus von Wonderpieces. Gemeinsam mit herausragenden Illustrator*innen gestaltet das Puzzlelabel, das Teil des Familiar Faces Verlags ist, hochwertige 1000-Teile-Puzzles, die so nachhaltig wie möglich in Deutschland produziert werden.
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Hier geht es zum Workbook.

Hier geht es zum Kartenset.

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Im Oyoun ist kein Platz für Sexismus, Queerfeindlichkeit, Transfeindlichkeit, jegliche Form von Rassismus oder Diskriminierung wie anti-Schwarzem, antimuslimischem Rassismus oder Antisemitismus. Dasselbe gilt für jede Art von gewalttätigem, aggressivem oder übergriffigem Verhalten. Oyoun bietet ein offenes Forum für den Dialog und einen Ort, an dem wir uns gegenseitig unterstützen und füreinander einstehen. Wenn dich jemand oder etwas während einer Veranstaltung stört, wende dich bitte an ein Mitglied unseres Personals, das dafür da ist, dir zu helfen! Wenn du uns nach einer Veranstaltung eine Erfahrung mitteilen möchtest, schreibe uns bitte eine E-Mail oder sende uns eine anonyme Nachricht über unsere Website.

Film + Discussion | Outsiders in Berlin
2023-07-08 19:00 - 20:00
Outsiders in Berlin seeks to center and unpack consent in the form of movement/the absence of autonomy, counter the ideals of Völkerschauen, & discuss what it means to be viewed and consumed without acquiescence. All with the focus on how Black transmasculine individuals navigate space in Berlin.
Programming will take place over the course of two days: July 8th will include the screening of films by Jota Ramos & SJ Rahatoka, along with an artist discussion and conversation. July 9th will include performances by Kalil Bat & Bishop Black whose movements will center on the notion of questioning consent, & objectification, all while navigating black masculinity within queer Berlin society.
Questions to consider:

Whose bodies are relegated to the perpetual state of being viewed? How does consent operate in this dynamic?
How can we reposition this dynamic?
How are Black Queer spaces being utilized to specifically address the lack of visibility for Black Trans Masc individuals living in Berlin?
How can we increase the development of safer and more visible spaces to exist here in Berlin?
How does autonomy function today when dealing with a history predicated on its absence?
How are we addressing our own personal biases, & misogyny when sharing space/ interacting with the black trans masculine community?

Free admission! Please register here.
Registration also possible via bycatjones(at)gmail.com
Language: English
Biographies
Cat Jones
Cat Jones is a multidisciplinary artist & independent curator whose work centers on the interpersonal dialogue one has with the external world, in ways that are inviting, sharp, and warm.
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Kalil
Born in France, with an Afro-Creole background, Kalil Bat is a freelance dancer and performer currently based in Berlin. Kalil has been training Contemporary dances and pole-dancing for many years, as well as contorsion and acrobatics. He is currently enrolled in a full-time dance education while still pursuing his artistic career and enriching his movement vocabulary through various projects in Berlin and Europe.
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Bishop
Bishop Black (they/them) is a porn performer, sex worker, dancer and all-round charmer living in been In their stage and screen performances Bishop works with mythology, occultism and queerness, as well as exploring themes of sexual fluidity and race.
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Jota
Jota (b.Brazil, 1989) is a transmasculine non - binary multidisciplinary artist based in Berlin. Beginning with autobiographical artistic experiments, Ramos explores the practices of performance, video, installation, photography, and poetry. Creating peripheral dissident subjectivities that dialogue with symbolic, etymological, and black and brown identity references, he seeks to bring a poetic reflection as a healing space thinking about how to portray the authenticity of the brown body in a genuine way, as a light-skinned Black person. His research investigates tools to build an antiracist and powerful representation of bipoc trans people’s sociality, identity, and their historical journey. He is currently studying directing at FilmArche in Berlin and has a postgraduate degree in applied social science by the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul where he researched the black female entrepreneur movement in the southern region of Brazil.
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SJ
SJ Rahatoka is a Black Transmasculine interdisciplinary performance creator and filmmaker based in Berlin. He is from Madagascar and Mauritius and was raised in France where he studied literature, theater, art and philosophy. SJ’s creations explore the themes of Afrofuturism, Trans identity, Queerness, and Interconnectedness. He is part of the collective creation of the Queer Sci-fi international movie Swarm of Selenium in 2016. In July 2021, his Queer Sci-fi script Falling into the Light about ancestral healing was selected by BAAB and he had 48h to direct it collectively with 5 other Black filmmakers. The film premiered at the festival Black Reels in July 2022 in Berlin. Since October 2021, SJ has been part of filmArche where he studies fiction directing and screenwriting. In 2022, SJ wrote and directed Volana’s Eclipse that was selected for the Vierte Welle festival in the category Trans Lives matter and Xposed festival in June 2023.
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Accessibility:
Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events offered in the building as barrier-free as possible. For individual information on accessibility, please send us an email to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible. More info on this topic here.
Awareness:
At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Performance | Outsiders in Berlin
2023-07-09 19:00 - 20:00

Album Launch + Concert | The Art of Boo: KAPUT
2023-07-09 19:30 - 23:00
Our Fellow Bernard Hage invites everyone to his second music album launch and live concert on the 9th of July here at Oyoun!
“Kaput” is the second music album by Lebanese cartoonist and musician Bernard Hage, also known as “The art of Boo". The work consists of a series of piano based tunes that chronicle the artist's distress during the tumultuous crisis in Lebanon, from the early protests in October 2019 until his immigration to Berlin in June 2021.
Composed and performed by Bernard Hage and Anthony Sahyoun, with Akram Hajj on drums and Firas Hallak on visuals.
Entry: 19:00 h, Start: 19:30 h
FREE ADMISSION!
Registration: not required
Language: English
Photo Credits: @the.art.of.boo
With the support of the Berlin Senate Department of Culture and Europe and Oyoun.
Accessibility:
Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events offered in the building as barrier-free as possible. For individual information on accessibility, please send us an email to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible. More information on this topic can be found here.
Awareness:
At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Tanzworkshop | Was bewegt dich?
2023-07-11 16:30 - 19:00
Was bewegt mich? Was motiviert mich? Was will ich in dieser Gesellschaft verändern? Welche Themen sind mir wichtig? Wie kann ich mich ausdrücken?
Unser Tanztheaterprojekt “Was bewegt dich?” lädt FLINTA* zwischen 15 und 18 Jahren dazu ein, diese Fragen durch Tanz und Theater auf die Bühne zu bringen und so über Identität, Motivation und Meinungen gemeinsam zu reflektieren. In den Sommerferien werden wir eine Woche lang tanzen, improvisieren, Rollen spielen, unsere eigene Musik erstellen und Kostüme kreieren, um final ein kollektives Tanztheaterstück aufzuführen.
*** Schnupperkurse, lernt uns kennen!***

03.07.2023 - 16.30 bis 19.00 Uhr: Jugendclub Underworld, Glasowerstr. 18, 12051 Berlin

04.07.2023 - 16.30 bis 19.00 Uhr: Phantalisa, Kadiner Str. 9, 12043 Berlin

11. & 13.07.2023 - 16.30 bis 19.00 Uhr: Oyoun, Lucy-Lameck-Str.32, 12049 Berlin

*** Projektwoche & Aufführungen***
24. - 28.07.2023 - täglich von 10.00 -18.00 Uhr im Oyoun
28./29./30.07.2023 - Öffentliche Aufführungen
Anmeldung & Kontakt unter: bewegen[at]oyoun.de
Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.
Sprache: Deutsch
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Credits
"Was bewegt dich?“ ist ein Projekt von Oyoun-Kultur NeuDenken, das in Kooperation mit Outreach Underworld, Phantalisa und AQUItheater Berlin durchgeführt wird und von ChanceTanz, einem Projekt von „Aktion Tanz - Bundesverband Tanz in Bildung und Gesellschaft e. V.“ im Rahmen des Programms „Kultur macht stark. Bündnisse für Bildung“ des BMBF gefördert.
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Awareness
Im Oyoun ist kein Platz für Sexismus, Queerfeindlichkeit, Transfeindlichkeit, jegliche Form von Rassismus oder Diskriminierung wie anti-Schwarzem, antimuslimischem Rassismus oder Antisemitismus. Dasselbe gilt für jede Art von gewalttätigem, aggressivem oder übergriffigem Verhalten. Oyoun bietet ein offenes Forum für den Dialog und einen Ort, an dem wir uns gegenseitig unterstützen und füreinander einstehen. Wenn dich jemand oder etwas während einer Veranstaltung stört, wende dich bitte an ein Mitglied unseres Personals, das dafür da ist, dir zu helfen! Wenn du uns nach einer Veranstaltung eine Erfahrung mitteilen möchtest, schreibe uns bitte eine E-Mail oder sende uns eine anonyme Nachricht über unsere Website.

Yoga für BIPoC | Diaspora Wellness Club
2023-07-12 18:15 - 19:30
Every week at Oyoun, Yoga-teacher Helen Workneh invites you to practice yoga in a cosy and safe environment. This is a BIPOC only space and open for all levels. You need to bring your own mat. In addition, a sweater or blanket might come in handy for the final relaxation.
Classes are 75 minutes and cost 5-15€ which will be payed in cash upon arrival. 5€ applies for people with low income, 10€ is the regular contribution. Persons who have the means and like to support can pay 15€. The capacity is limited, so make sure to secure your spot on time. To sign up or get more information click here.

Tickets: Sliding scale -> 5€ - 15€
Registration + further info: https://buytickets.at/diasporawellnessclub/781586
If you have any questions or concerns, get in touch: hello@helenworkneh.de
About the teacher:
Helen is a Berlin based yoga teacher with Ethiopian roots.
She believes in the uplifting benefits of yoga for all, regardless of culture, gender and class and creates spaces for BIPOC to practice yoga in a safe setting. Helen understands yoga as a spiritual path that goes beyond the physical aspect and has the potential to enhance both the individual and collective well being.
Accessibility
Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events as barrier-free as possible. To receive individual information on accessibility, please send us an E-mail to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible. You'll find more information on the topic here.
Awareness
In Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queer hostility, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or anti-Semitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or abusive behavior. Oyoun offers an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for one another. If someone or something is bothering you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help! If you have an experience to share with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Lecture Performance + Screening | Species, Soil and Successors
2023-07-15 14:00 - 21:00
Lecture Performances, Screening and discussion with contributions by Hillside Projects, Julia Schuster, Devadeep Gupta, Lea Maria Wittich and Nilanjan Bhattacharya. Curated by Arijit Bhattacharyya
Oyouns curatorial focus Listening to the Land launches with Species, Soil and Successors by Arijit Bhattacharyya, a curatorial project consisting of three chapters.
Based on curatorial research and a remote art residency, the project shares its first creations at Oyoun Berlin on Saturday, 15 July, 2023, between 2 pm and 9 pm. In the presence of the curator and participating artists, the first chapter will be presented as part of a conference with lecture performances and a subsequent panel discussion. The second chapter of Species, Soil and Successors will also be opened on 15 July 2023 with a multimedia exhibition at Oyoun.
After kicking off the event with a screening by interdisciplinary artist Julia Schuster, Hillside Projects' lecture performance Searching For the European Roller maps the life, movement and disappearance of the bluebird – The European Roller – excavating the many layers surrounding the birds’ need for departure and the strong national desire in the context of Sweden for it to return. Devadeep Gupta’s work tackles the Baghjan Oil Blowout, which happened on an Oil-India Limited-owned site on 27th of May 2020 in an area home to a multitude of migratory birds and animals and which has caused the displacement of more than 1600 families who were in the vicinity of the site of gas blowout. In her performance Molluscular modes, artist Lea Maria Wittich is indulging in a political history of the snail and doing an associative research on slowness, spirals, slime, snails and slugs, whereas Nilanjan Bhatttacharya’s Of the Sun and the Moon, the Water, the Soil, and the Daily is a kaleidoscopic, live and solo reading performance intertwined with moving images and sound that reminds the audience and himself about our current disguised, dystopian order.
We are surviving through an epoch of spiralling ecological devastation, multispecies extinction and military extractivism. The notion of a collective future beyond human existence is still a far imagination. Though imagination is an essential practice. Imagination succors knowledge applicable in problem-solving and is elemental to integrating experiences in learning. How do we imagine a pluriversal multispecies future?
Species, Soil and Successors imagines framing a complex practice-oriented enquiry into intersectional climate justice by listening to people who are often sidelined. The project tries to imagine a world beyond the colonial touch.
Free admission!
Language: English
Timetable
14:00 Doors
14:30 Julia Schuster (Videoscreening)
15:00 Hillside Projects – "Searching For the European Roller"
16:00 Devadeep Gupta – "Normalisation of a Disaster"
17:00 Lea Maria Wittich – "Molluscular modes"
18:00 Nilanjan Bhattacharya – "Of the Sun and the Moon, the Water, the Soil, and the Daily"
19:30 Discussion
Biographies
Arijit Bhattacharyya
born in West Bengal, is an artist and independent curator currently based in Weimar. His practice revolves around contentious narratives of resistance through social engagements, design interventions and lecture performances.
Through his artworks he deals with questions about the individual, power and history and how these manifest in social contexts. He is deeply invested in the conversations of postcolonial resistance, anticoloniality, social marginalization and community disobedience. His practice stirs up prevalent structures that determine the way we live, drawing resistance against different kinds of injustice and oppression.
His artistic discourse is deeply rooted in the dissecting trajectories of socio-political history and its implications in cultural practices. His practice can be perceived as a stance of speaking up to power. As a curator he is invested in artistic practices that investigate methods of social agitation and political imagination. Arijit triggers us to see what we want to close our eyes to, while inspiring us to re-imagine structures that define who we are.
Hillside Projects
is Emily Berry Mennerdahl and Jonas Böttern. Situated within a conceptual framework, their work explores tales of disappearances in the natural world and the interrelated socio-political narratives and existential emotions that arise through these tales. Hillside Projects approach their subject matter by embracing the absurd, the comedic, and the tragic. Hillside Projects’ works are manifested as text, video, painting, sound, and large site-specific installations. Performance lies at the core of their practice, explored through performative walks, lecture performances and time-based presentations. Hillside Projects tell stories. Stories of ecological collapses and failed symbiosis. Stories about birds. Colourful birds on the brink of extinction, birds killed in aeroplane crashes, birds that eat the dead. In their making, the bird stories expand into larger narratives. Narratives about the cycles of life, of being eaten and eating, and of dust.
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Devadeep Gupta’s
artistic process is an exploration of regional ecological uncertainties through a critical examination of associated mainstream perspectives. Inspired by site-specific and vernacular occurrences, Devadeep delves into the intricate relationship between people and their land. His artistic practice encompasses the realms of film and sculpture, bridging the gap between conceptual and documentary approaches. Within this intersection, the artist is particularly interested in narratives that emerge from the convergence of mythology and contemporary experiences. Grounded in the rich cultural landscape of Assam, Devadeep draws inspiration from pragmatic practices, oral traditions, and folklore. Central to his artistic endeavors are performative processes that pay homage to meta-cultural practices. Devadeep is an active member of Northeast Lightbox, an artist collective dedicated to fostering exchange between regional archives and contemporary practices.
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Lea Maria Wittich
In her artistic work, Lea Maria Wittich (*1994) explores questions of social and ecological justice and the coexistence of human and non-human agents. In her conceptual works, which are informed by intensive "random research," she uses a variety of media, particularly clothing, objects, and performance, and situates them in site-specific contexts. She studied Fashion at the Berlin University of the Arts as well as "Public Art and New Artistic Strategies" at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar.
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Julia Schuster
is an interdisciplinary artist from Vienna, Austria, currently based in Bollebygd, rural Sweden. She holds an MA in ceramics from the Royal College of Art in London and a BA in design from the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy.
Her material-discursive practice manifests as clay and ceramic installations, which are combined with photography, sound, video and written work. She investigates clay’s unique cellular memory in relation to the memory that exists in our own human bodies. By exploring how materiality, writing and the body's inward and outward movements unite, she creates spaces that carry a grounding and deeply contemplative quality.
In recent years her practice has increasingly become site-specific and is often informed by learning new skills such as her training to become a doula, a birth companion. The intimate and hands-on care a doula provides for birthing people parallels the way she works with the material clay. At the core her artworks invite you to remember the connections between the sense of touch, caring for the body, and caring for the land.
Julia has undertaken residencies in Denmark, Nepal, the United Kingdom, Germany and South Korea. Selected exhibitions include the British Ceramics Biennial, Photo Kathmandu, Palinsesti, the Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art and Röda Sten Konsthall. She is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics.
Website
Nilanjan Bhattacharya
is a filmmaker, artist and writer from Calcutta, India. For the last fifteen years, he has been exploring biodiversity, food cultures and indigenous knowledge systems in India. His works include Johar Welcome To Our World, Ninety Degrees, Rain in The Mirror, Fishing Out of Time, and Quiet Flown the Stream; they were exhibited at Mumbai International Film Festival, Goteberg International Film Festival, European Kunsthalle, Frankfurter Kunstverein, Experimenter Art Gallery and Wellcome Collection Gallery. Nilanjan received the President’s Award of India in 2005 and 2010.
Credits
Artistic Director: Madhumita Nandi (Oyoun)
Concept: Madhumita Nandi, Samirah Siddiqui, Oyoun Team
Curatorial Team: Nina Martin (Oyoun), Ihisa Adelio (Oyoun), Dami Choi (Oyoun)
Implementation: Oyoun Team
Curatorial Collective: Madhumita Nandi, Samirah Siddiqui, Camilla Therese Karlsen, Zeren Oruc, Mojisola Adebayo and Nicole Wolf, Arijit Bhattacharyya
Design: Ezequiel Hyon
Photo Credit: Devadeep Gupta
Species, Soil and Successors: Hillside Projects (Emily Berry Mennerdahl and Jonas Böttern), Devadeep Gupta, Lea Maria Wittich, Nilanjan Bhattacharya, Studio 33/3 (Soumik Ghosh, Shibayan Halder and Suvojit Roy), Swagata Bhattacharyya, Binita Limbani, Julia Schuster.
Species, Soil and Successors is part of Oyoun’s curatorial focus Listening to the Land.
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Accessibility:
Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events offered in the building as barrier-free as possible. For individual information on accessibility, please send us an email to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible. More information on this topic here.
Awareness:
At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Exhibition Opening | Species, Soil and Successors
2023-07-15 14:00 - 21:00
Multimedia-exhibition Opening with artworks by Studio 33/3, Devadeep Gupta and Julia Schuster.
Oyouns latest curatorial focus Listening to the Land launches with “Species, Soil and Successors” by Arijit Bhattacharyya, a curatorial project consisting of three chapters.
In its second segment “Soil and Successor”, the project holds space for artistic engagement in peripheral socioecologies. Through a remote artist residency with Studio 33/3, Swagata Bhattacharyya and Binita Limbani, the project confronts us with another reality where climate catastrophe structures everyday life. The resulting multimedia exhibition, which is on display at Oyoun between 15 and 26 July will present audiovisual works of some of the residency artists as well as of the artists Devadeep Gupta and Julia Schuster. Some of the video works will be screened at the launch event on 15 July as well.
We are surviving through an epoch of spiraling ecological devastation, multispecies extinction and military extractivism. The notion of a collective future beyond human existence is still a far imagination. Though imagination is an essential practice. Imagination succors knowledge applicable in problem-solving and is elemental to integrating experiences in learning. How do we imagine a pluriversal multispecies future? "Species, Soil and Successors" imagines framing a complex practice-oriented enquiry into intersectional climate justice by listening to people who are often sidelined. The project tries to imagine a world beyond the colonial touch.
Exhibition opening on 15 July 2023, 14:00 - 21:00 h
From 16 - 26 July daily between 13:00 h and 19:00 h
Free admission!
Language: English
Biographies
Arijit Bhattacharyya
born in West Bengal, is an artist and independent curator currently based in Weimar. His practice revolves around contentious narratives of resistance through social engagements, design interventions and lecture performances.
Through his artworks he deals with questions about the individual, power and history and how these manifest in social contexts. He is deeply invested in the conversations of postcolonial resistance, anticoloniality, social marginalization and community disobedience. His practice stirs up prevalent structures that determine the way we live, drawing resistance against different kinds of injustice and oppression.
His artistic discourse is deeply rooted in the dissecting trajectories of socio-political history and its implications in cultural practices. His practice can be perceived as a stance of speaking up to power. As a curator he is invested in artistic practices that investigate methods of social agitation and political imagination. Arijit triggers us to see what we want to close our eyes to, while inspiring us to re-imagine structures that define who we are.
Studio 33/3
is a grassroots Indian artist collective comprised of Soumik Ghosh, Shibayan Halder, and Suvojit Roy. They are known for their unique approach to challenging extractivism and advocating for alternative demurral positioning through artistic and cultural inquiry. The collective's work seeks to understand extractivism as a class-based practice and offers alternative perspectives on contemporary cultural tendencies.
They explore the rural-urban divide that exists in West Bengal. The collective recognizes this division and investigates its implications for the region. They delve into the complex dynamics and socio-economic disparities between rural and urban areas, examining how these divisions perpetuate inequality and affect various aspects of society.
In their artistic practice, Suvojit, Soumik and Shibayan take into account the postcolonial understanding of the nation-state as an extension of colonial heritage. This perspective recognizes the enduring influence of colonialism on social, cultural, and economic structures within the nation. By examining the contemporary context through this lens, the collective aims to shed light on the ongoing effects of colonialism and challenge the status quo.
Moreover, Studio 33/3 is particularly interested in exploring the ecological devastation occurring in the region as a class struggle. They view environmental issues not only as matters of ecological concern but also as interconnected with social and economic factors. By examining the environmental impact through the lens of class struggle, the collective aims to highlight the unequal distribution of environmental burdens and advocate for more equitable and sustainable practices.
Soumik Ghosh
is a multidisciplinary visual artist hailing from Kolkata, India. His artistic exploration centres around politics and social representation, seeking to challenge the prevailing constructs of contemporary Bengali society. Influenced by literature, oral history, and films, Ghosh's work reflects a deep engagement with various forms of storytelling and cultural narratives.
His practice encompasses a range of mediums, including performances, paintings, photographs, and large-scale installations. Through these artistic forms, he interrogates societal norms and conventions, encouraging critical reflection on the existing power structures and social hierarchies. His work is both self-referential and socially conscious, delving into personal experiences while also addressing broader societal contradictions.
Shibayan Halder
is a multidisciplinary artist whose upbringing has been shaped by the profound disagreement between Communist West Bengal and the wave that led to its overthrow. This conflict was not only political but also symbolic of the tension between the urban and rural spheres. Halder's artistic practice deeply resonates with this conflict, exploring the changing sociopolitical landscape and metaphors of people and their evolving relationship with nature in the small villages of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
Through his work, Shibayan reflects on the shifting dynamics of power, society, and nature within these rural communities. He delves into the intricate interplay between these elements, capturing the nuances and complexities of their relationships. His artistic exploration revolves around the sociopolitical scenario of the region, considering the impacts of political transformations and urbanization on the lives of the people and beyond in these villages. His work serves as a metaphorical lens through which he examines the evolving dynamics and tensions between the urban and rural realms and their influence on local communities of human and non-human agents.
Furthermore, his practice underscores the profound connection between people and nature within these rural environments. Shibyan explores the intricate relationship, often emphasizing the transformative nature of this bond. Through his artwork, he encourages viewers to contemplate the evolving dynamics between humans and their natural surroundings, reflecting on how these relationships shape and are shaped by larger sociopolitical forces.
Suvojit Roy
is a visual art practitioner based in Kolkata, India. His artistic practice draws inspiration from his day-to-day life and the surroundings in which he lives. Growing up in a slum, Suvojit has developed a keen interest in understanding and exploring the slum as a unique living organism. His works revolve around the circumstances of life in his immediate vicinity, offering a nuanced perspective on the realities of his community.
Through his lived experiences, Suvojit delves into the politics of building and its socio-cultural implications, particularly concerning the city. His artwork reflects a deep engagement with the social, economic, and cultural aspects of slum life and access to resources. By highlighting the experiences of the economically underprivileged and ecologically marginalized, Suvojit's works give voice to the often marginalized and overlooked perspectives within society.
One notable theme in Suvojit's art is the exploration of the concept of "home" within the context of economic disadvantage. His works offer a gaze into the lives of the underprivileged and attempt to narrate their experiences through the lens of "otherness" within their own country. By doing so, Suvojit challenges societal norms and sheds light on the lived realities of those who are often stigmatized or marginalized.
Suvojit's artistic practice also reflects his engagement with the socio-political dynamics surrounding his social condition. He sees his work as a means of negotiating space and challenging the political and cultural agendas that often deem people in his social condition as "illegal" or outside the norm.
Julia Schuster
is an interdisciplinary artist from Vienna, Austria, currently based in Bollebygd, rural Sweden. She holds an MA in ceramics from the Royal College of Art in London and a BA in design from the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy.
Her material-discursive practice manifests as clay and ceramic installations, which are combined with photography, sound, video and written work. She investigates clay’s unique cellular memory in relation to the memory that exists in our own human bodies. By exploring how materiality, writing and the body's inward and outward movements unite, she creates spaces that carry a grounding and deeply contemplative quality.
In recent years her practice has increasingly become site-specific and is often informed by learning new skills such as her training to become a doula, a birth companion. The intimate and hands-on care a doula provides for birthing people parallels the way she works with the material clay. At the core her artworks invite you to remember the connections between the sense of touch, caring for the body, and caring for the land.
Julia has undertaken residencies in Denmark, Nepal, the United Kingdom, Germany and South Korea. Selected exhibitions include the British Ceramics Biennial, Photo Kathmandu, Palinsesti, the Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art and Röda Sten Konsthall. She is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics.
Website
Devadeep Gupta’s
artistic process is an exploration of regional ecological uncertainties through a critical examination of associated mainstream perspectives. Inspired by site-specific and vernacular occurrences, Devadeep delves into the intricate relationship between people and their land. His artistic practice encompasses the realms of film and sculpture, bridging the gap between conceptual and documentary approaches. Within this intersection, the artist is particularly interested in narratives that emerge from the convergence of mythology and contemporary experiences. Grounded in the rich cultural landscape of Assam, Devadeep draws inspiration from pragmatic practices, oral traditions, and folklore. Central to his artistic endeavors are performative processes that pay homage to meta-cultural practices. Devadeep is an active member of Northeast Lightbox, an artist collective dedicated to fostering exchange between regional archives and contemporary practices.
Website
Credits
Artistic Director: Madhumita Nandi (Oyoun)
Concept: Madhumita Nandi, Samirah Siddiqui, Oyoun Team
Curatorial Team: Nina Martin (Oyoun), Ihisa Adelio (Oyoun), Dami Choi (Oyoun)
Implementation: Oyoun Team
Curatorial Collective: Madhumita Nandi, Samirah Siddiqui, Camilla Therese Karlsen, Zeren Oruc, Mojisola Adebayo and Nicole Wolf, Arijit Bhattacharyya
Design: Ezequiel Hyon
Species, Soil and Successors: Hillside Projects (Emily Berry Mennerdahl and Jonas Böttern), Devadeep Gupta, Lea Maria Wittich, Nilanjan Bhattacharya, Studio 33/3 (Soumik Ghosh, Shibayan Halder and Suvojit Roy), Julia Schuster
Species, Soil and Successors is part of Oyoun’s curatorial focus Listening to the Land
Accessibility:
Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events offered in the building as barrier-free as possible. For individual information on accessibility, please send us an email to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible. More information on this topic here.
Awareness:
At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Film + Discussion | Transnational Apartheid? Namibia, South Africa, USA and beyond - A Community Conversation
2023-07-15 15:00 - 20:00
Film screening of “Germans in Namibia: Apartheid continued...”, a 2-part documentary. To be followed up by a community discussion round
The film dives into the enduring coloniality of German settler colonialism in Namibia and its legacy on the sociopolitical context in Namibia today. A community-based discussion round will follow to tackle the still existing issue and legacy of Apartheid in the world, as well as its historical rootedness in settler colonialism and slavery. The event will be held with a story-teller from Namibia, the USA, and Germany. It invites people from different communities to be in conversation with each other, interrogate said subjects and how settlerism and apartheid continue to frame our lives and political agency. It will also interrogate contemporary questions of organising in an environment of shrinking spaces for radical organising, especially concerning Black-centered issues as well as beyond.
Event to be held in English and German. Film is in English, German subtitles are available. After the event there will be Ethiopian food (even is not funded, so own/individual payments) in the garden space of Oyoun.
Ticket: Free admission
Registration: Possible via namupa@sankofamagik.com
Language: Englisch + German
Schedule
15:00 h Arrival of guests and brief address
15:05 h - 15:30 h Brief introduction of groups, movements and people present
15:30 h – 16:00 h Short Documentary Film Screening, Namibian Apartheid Today
16:00 h - 18:00 h Discussion
18:00 -20:00 h Ethiopian Food Dinner on Oyoun grounds at individual costs
Biographies
Namupa Shivute is a storyteller, researcher and freelance journalist from Namibia
E. Chris Summerhill, is an educator in Social Sciences
Inez Singleton is a retired educator and manager of Federal Education Programs in Alabama, USA
Preparation
People are welcome to watch the (following) videos in advance, if possible and acquaint themselves with the definition of Apartheid, see below:
Rome Statute, 1999, p. 4,
Article 7: Crimes Against Humanity, Paragraph 2, h:
https://www.icc-cpi.int/sites/default/files/RS-Eng.pdf
h) "The crime of apartheid" means inhumane acts of a character similar to those referred to in paragraph 1, committed in the context of an institutionalized regime of systematic oppression and domination by one racial group over any other racial group or groups and committed with the intention of maintaining that regime;
Césaire, Namibia, Germany, and Fascism:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWGJqIy79f0
Apartheid Continued - Germans in Namibia:
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-N9luQaXrE
2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kiQOrNwkR0&t=7s

Accessibility:
Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events offered in the building as barrier-free as possible. For individual information on accessibility, please send us an email to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible. More info on this topic here.
Awareness:
At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Exhibition | Species, Soil and Successors
2023-07-16 13:00 - 2023-07-26 19:00
Multimedia-exhibition with artworks by Studio 33/3, Devadeep Gupta and Julia Schuster.
Oyouns latest curatorial focus Listening to the Land launches with “Species, Soil and Successors” by Arijit Bhattacharyya, a curatorial project consisting of three chapters.
In its second segment “Soil and Successor”, the project holds space for artistic engagement in peripheral socioecologies. Through a remote artist residency with Studio 33/3, Swagata Bhattacharyya and Binita Limbani, the project confronts us with another reality where climate catastrophe structures everyday life. The resulting multimedia exhibition, which is on display at Oyoun between 15 and 26 July will present audiovisual works of some of the residency artists as well as of the artists Devadeep Gupta and Julia Schuster. Some of the video works will be screened at the launch event on 15 July as well.
We are surviving through an epoch of spiraling ecological devastation, multispecies extinction and military extractivism. The notion of a collective future beyond human existence is still a far imagination. Though imagination is an essential practice. Imagination succors knowledge applicable in problem-solving and is elemental to integrating experiences in learning. How do we imagine a pluriversal multispecies future? "Species, Soil and Successors" imagines framing a complex practice-oriented enquiry into intersectional climate justice by listening to people who are often sidelined. The project tries to imagine a world beyond the colonial touch.
Exhibition opening on 15 July 2023, 14:00 - 21:00 h
From 16 - 26 July daily between 13:00 h and 19:00 h
Free admission!
Language: English
Biographies
Arijit Bhattacharyya
born in West Bengal, is an artist and independent curator currently based in Weimar. His practice revolves around contentious narratives of resistance through social engagements, design interventions and lecture performances.
Through his artworks he deals with questions about the individual, power and history and how these manifest in social contexts. He is deeply invested in the conversations of postcolonial resistance, anticoloniality, social marginalization and community disobedience. His practice stirs up prevalent structures that determine the way we live, drawing resistance against different kinds of injustice and oppression.
His artistic discourse is deeply rooted in the dissecting trajectories of socio-political history and its implications in cultural practices. His practice can be perceived as a stance of speaking up to power. As a curator he is invested in artistic practices that investigate methods of social agitation and political imagination. Arijit triggers us to see what we want to close our eyes to, while inspiring us to re-imagine structures that define who we are.
Studio 33/3
is a grassroots Indian artist collective comprised of Soumik Ghosh, Shibayan Halder, and Suvojit Roy. They are known for their unique approach to challenging extractivism and advocating for alternative demurral positioning through artistic and cultural inquiry. The collective's work seeks to understand extractivism as a class-based practice and offers alternative perspectives on contemporary cultural tendencies.
They explore the rural-urban divide that exists in West Bengal. The collective recognizes this division and investigates its implications for the region. They delve into the complex dynamics and socio-economic disparities between rural and urban areas, examining how these divisions perpetuate inequality and affect various aspects of society.
In their artistic practice, Suvojit, Soumik and Shibayan take into account the postcolonial understanding of the nation-state as an extension of colonial heritage. This perspective recognizes the enduring influence of colonialism on social, cultural, and economic structures within the nation. By examining the contemporary context through this lens, the collective aims to shed light on the ongoing effects of colonialism and challenge the status quo.
Moreover, Studio 33/3 is particularly interested in exploring the ecological devastation occurring in the region as a class struggle. They view environmental issues not only as matters of ecological concern but also as interconnected with social and economic factors. By examining the environmental impact through the lens of class struggle, the collective aims to highlight the unequal distribution of environmental burdens and advocate for more equitable and sustainable practices.
Soumik Ghosh
is a multidisciplinary visual artist hailing from Kolkata, India. His artistic exploration centres around politics and social representation, seeking to challenge the prevailing constructs of contemporary Bengali society. Influenced by literature, oral history, and films, Ghosh's work reflects a deep engagement with various forms of storytelling and cultural narratives.
His practice encompasses a range of mediums, including performances, paintings, photographs, and large-scale installations. Through these artistic forms, he interrogates societal norms and conventions, encouraging critical reflection on the existing power structures and social hierarchies. His work is both self-referential and socially conscious, delving into personal experiences while also addressing broader societal contradictions.
Shibayan Halder
is a multidisciplinary artist whose upbringing has been shaped by the profound disagreement between Communist West Bengal and the wave that led to its overthrow. This conflict was not only political but also symbolic of the tension between the urban and rural spheres. Halder's artistic practice deeply resonates with this conflict, exploring the changing sociopolitical landscape and metaphors of people and their evolving relationship with nature in the small villages of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
Through his work, Shibayan reflects on the shifting dynamics of power, society, and nature within these rural communities. He delves into the intricate interplay between these elements, capturing the nuances and complexities of their relationships. His artistic exploration revolves around the sociopolitical scenario of the region, considering the impacts of political transformations and urbanization on the lives of the people and beyond in these villages. His work serves as a metaphorical lens through which he examines the evolving dynamics and tensions between the urban and rural realms and their influence on local communities of human and non-human agents.
Furthermore, his practice underscores the profound connection between people and nature within these rural environments. Shibyan explores the intricate relationship, often emphasizing the transformative nature of this bond. Through his artwork, he encourages viewers to contemplate the evolving dynamics between humans and their natural surroundings, reflecting on how these relationships shape and are shaped by larger sociopolitical forces.
Suvojit Roy
is a visual art practitioner based in Kolkata, India. His artistic practice draws inspiration from his day-to-day life and the surroundings in which he lives. Growing up in a slum, Suvojit has developed a keen interest in understanding and exploring the slum as a unique living organism. His works revolve around the circumstances of life in his immediate vicinity, offering a nuanced perspective on the realities of his community.
Through his lived experiences, Suvojit delves into the politics of building and its socio-cultural implications, particularly concerning the city. His artwork reflects a deep engagement with the social, economic, and cultural aspects of slum life and access to resources. By highlighting the experiences of the economically underprivileged and ecologically marginalized, Suvojit's works give voice to the often marginalized and overlooked perspectives within society.
One notable theme in Suvojit's art is the exploration of the concept of "home" within the context of economic disadvantage. His works offer a gaze into the lives of the underprivileged and attempt to narrate their experiences through the lens of "otherness" within their own country. By doing so, Suvojit challenges societal norms and sheds light on the lived realities of those who are often stigmatized or marginalized.
Suvojit's artistic practice also reflects his engagement with the socio-political dynamics surrounding his social condition. He sees his work as a means of negotiating space and challenging the political and cultural agendas that often deem people in his social condition as "illegal" or outside the norm.
Julia Schuster
is an interdisciplinary artist from Vienna, Austria, currently based in Bollebygd, rural Sweden. She holds an MA in ceramics from the Royal College of Art in London and a BA in design from the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy.
Her material-discursive practice manifests as clay and ceramic installations, which are combined with photography, sound, video and written work. She investigates clay’s unique cellular memory in relation to the memory that exists in our own human bodies. By exploring how materiality, writing and the body's inward and outward movements unite, she creates spaces that carry a grounding and deeply contemplative quality.
In recent years her practice has increasingly become site-specific and is often informed by learning new skills such as her training to become a doula, a birth companion. The intimate and hands-on care a doula provides for birthing people parallels the way she works with the material clay. At the core her artworks invite you to remember the connections between the sense of touch, caring for the body, and caring for the land.
Julia has undertaken residencies in Denmark, Nepal, the United Kingdom, Germany and South Korea. Selected exhibitions include the British Ceramics Biennial, Photo Kathmandu, Palinsesti, the Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art and Röda Sten Konsthall. She is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics.
Website
Devadeep Gupta’s
artistic process is an exploration of regional ecological uncertainties through a critical examination of associated mainstream perspectives. Inspired by site-specific and vernacular occurrences, Devadeep delves into the intricate relationship between people and their land. His artistic practice encompasses the realms of film and sculpture, bridging the gap between conceptual and documentary approaches. Within this intersection, the artist is particularly interested in narratives that emerge from the convergence of mythology and contemporary experiences. Grounded in the rich cultural landscape of Assam, Devadeep draws inspiration from pragmatic practices, oral traditions, and folklore. Central to his artistic endeavors are performative processes that pay homage to meta-cultural practices. Devadeep is an active member of Northeast Lightbox, an artist collective dedicated to fostering exchange between regional archives and contemporary practices.
Website
Credits
Artistic Director: Madhumita Nandi (Oyoun)
Concept: Madhumita Nandi, Samirah Siddiqui, Oyoun Team
Curatorial Team: Nina Martin (Oyoun), Ihisa Adelio (Oyoun), Dami Choi (Oyoun)
Implementation: Oyoun Team
Curatorial Collective: Madhumita Nandi, Samirah Siddiqui, Camilla Therese Karlsen, Zeren Oruc, Mojisola Adebayo and Nicole Wolf, Arijit Bhattacharyya
Design: Ezequiel Hyon
Species, Soil and Successors: Hillside Projects (Emily Berry Mennerdahl and Jonas Böttern), Devadeep Gupta, Lea Maria Wittich, Nilanjan Bhattacharya, Studio 33/3 (Soumik Ghosh, Shibayan Halder and Suvojit Roy), Jullia Schuster
Species, Soil and Successors is part of Oyoun’s curatorial focus Listening to the Land
Accessibility:
Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events offered in the building as barrier-free as possible. For individual information on accessibility, please send us an email to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible. More information on this topic can be found here.
Awareness:
At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Concert | Lekker Presents: A Backyard Sunday
2023-07-16 14:00 - 19:30
The Lekker Collective is excited to announce their first Lekker Collective event for the year - Lekker Presents: A BACKYARD SUNDAY!

Teaming up with friends in the creative community, next Sunday afternoon full of soulful music will be co-piloted by The Inner Pockets as house band, at OYOUN's outside space in central Neukölln.
Tickets: Limited pre-sale tickets for 12 € available here / After that sliding scale between 15-20 €
Live Acts
Milan Ring (Aus)
Blush'ko (Aus)
Reality Jasmani FKA Alphamama (Aus)
Johnny Kulo
w. The Inner Pockets as house band
DJ Sets
Shiru (UK)
Henry Weekes (UK)
Lekker Collective DJs
Biographies
Milan Ring
Milan is renowned for her powerful one-woman show, where she creates live loops, dropping beats, triggering samples all whilst effortlessly leading with the guitar and drawing us into her world with her honest & unique vocals. Milan has supported artists such as Leon Bridges, Arlo Parks, Masego, Sampa The Great, Meshell Ndegeocello, Chali 2na, Omar Lye-Fook & The Avalanches.
Blush'ko
Melbourne's Blush'ko is a singer/songwriter and producer whose vocal performance is the very definition of lush. Effortlessly blending house and RnB in his wildly sensual offerings, Blush'ko is a go-to feature for heavyweights such as The Ashton Shuffle (through Idris Alba's label), Tobiahs, London Topaz, and has shared stages with Goldlink, SG Lewis, Jhene Aiko and more).
Reality Jasmani (FKA Alphamama)
Also known as Reality Jasmani, she is currently promoting and touring her latest album "HoneyFire", a collection of songs recorded between New Orleans and Sydney that she refers to as "The New Gospel of Self Love and Liberation". A rare musical talent, she bleeds between soul, jazz, hip hop and world music.
Johnny Kulo
Berlin-based, Indian artist, producer and guitarist, Johnny Kulo is the bridge between old-school soul and modern R&B. He uses his sultry-smooth voice to tell personal and perceived stories of love, heartbreak and unsettled identity with catchy melodies and relatable lyrics that sit on large arrangements screaming musical excellence above all.
Henry Weekes
Guided by his connection to his Brazilian heritage, Henry weaves together a rich tapestry of sounds, harmoniously amalgamating diverse sonic landscapes and forging connections that traverse the depths of musical ingenuity.
Shiru
Africa unifies all human existence, Shiru starts here to unravel narratives hidden within musical materials, delicately weaving together disparate and deeply personal connections.
Lekker Collective
is a woman-owned, independent record label and music curation that showcases first-class RnB and soul music. Our Sunday series' have been about creating a space that anyone can come and enjoy music and stay for as long as they want.
Accessibility:
Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events offered in the building as barrier-free as possible. For individual information on accessibility, please send us an email to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible. More info on this topic here.
Awareness:
At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Reading & Exhibition | Berlin. In Translation – A Multisensory Exhibition and Reading Event about Migration and Movement
2023-07-21 19:00 - 23:00
Berlin. In Translation ist eine vierwöchige Schreib- und Übersetzerwerkstatt, deren Teilnehmer*innen Migrationsgeschichte in Deutschland haben. Die Leseveranstaltung dient als Abschlusstreffen für die Öffentlichkeit, um die in den letzten Monaten entstandenen Texte und Übersetzungen zu präsentieren. Zusätzlich stellen die Teilnehmer*innen migrations- und projektbezogene interdisziplinäre Kunstwerke aus.
Die Teilnehmenden des Workshops haben alle Migrationsgeschichte sowie Arbeits- und Schreiberfahrungen in verschiedenen Bereichen und Disziplinen.
EINTRITT FREI!
Anmeldung: nicht erforderlich.
Sprache: Englisch
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Ilie Shirin
Gründerin und Organisatorin von B.IT (Berlin. In Translation), ist eine deutsch-afghanische Übersetzerin mit einem BA in deutschen und englischen Literatur- und Sprachwissenschaften. Zurzeit ist sie an der University of Iowa im MFA Programm für Literary Translation eingeschrieben. Sie hat pädagogische Erfahrungen und setzt sich schwerpunktmäßig mit dem Thema „Translanguaging“ auseinander.
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Berlin. In Translation
Ashlee Zlatna, Hanna Horn, Tara Habibzadeh, Ena Gojak, Diana Rusu, Klaudia Cierluk, Qila Gill, Ta-Som Yun, Natalia Pais-Fornari, Nawar Diab, Dami Choi, Zain Saleh, Franco Marcucci, Eva Verbi, Cassie Jiun, Irene Trejo
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Picture: Leah Lavelle
Die University of Iowa hat die Organisatorin Ilie Shirin mit einem Travel Grant für Flug und Unterkunft unterstützt. Dank hopscotch reading room, mit denen wir in collaboration arbeiten, hatten wir einen Raum in Berlin-Wedding, in dem wir unseren Workshop ausführen konnten.
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Workshop | Black Freedom Circle (Only BIPOC)
2023-07-22 13:00 - 15:00
Share, listen, and restore together. Reclaim your rights to be, belong, and become. Join us for growth and community upliftment.
*This event is for Black Bodies and Bodies of Culture (Color).
Join the transformative Black Freedom Circle, a space carefully designed to offer comfort, understanding and empowerment. Together you will embark on a journey to unravel the unspoken aspects of your experiences and create a safe and welcoming environment to share, listen, grieve, love, witness and be seen.
In this sacred space, you will prioritize the voices and stories that have been marginalized, allowing them to guide our exploration as "Bodies of Culture." Through heartfelt conversations and active engagement, you will delve into the depths of your collective narratives, uncovering the hidden wisdom and resilience embedded within your lived experiences.
Facilitated by an expert in relational processes, somatics, and group work, this circle will enable you to regulate and restore your nervous systems, offering a path to healing and rejuvenation. As you recognize, feel, and honor the profound effects of marginalization on your individual and collective bodies, you will find solace and strength in the company of fellow Black individuals who intimately understand your struggles.
This event is not about education or immediate action. Instead, it serves as a space where you deliberately slow down, allowing yourself the time and space to process, validate, and acknowledge our emotions. By nurturing your inherent rights - the right to be, to belong, and to become - you can effortlessly reclaim your identities and embark on a path towards personal and collective growth.
You are invited to join this powerful Black Freedom Circle, where your presence and participation will contribute to a collective tapestry of support, resilience, and liberation. Together, you can foster a community that uplifts and empowers one another, nurturing a sense of belonging and validation that is often denied to you in wider society.
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What will we do?
The session will begin with a guided meditation to arrive in the space and connect to what you bring into the space.
Following meditation, you will have a short round of introductions. To speak your names into the circle, share where you are calling in from, and what motivates you to show up to such a space.
Then you will enter some breakout groups, where the facilitator will give some prompts to contemplate and share. Each person will have time to speak while the others attune with and witness the others' process.
Upon returning to the big group you will harvest what each group moved through and then close with another short guided meditation.
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Ticket: 11.83 €
If money is a challenge right now but you still want to attend, please email Jaden and we will find a way.
What will we do?
Registration via eventbrite
Language: English
About the Facilitator:
Jaden is a biracial, black-bodied, man from the USA. With a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, Jaden is a passionate advocate for leveraging somatics, encompassing movement and meditation, as a means to facilitate healing and personal growth.
Jaden's six-year journey in studying the effects of trauma on the body-mind complex has equipped him with invaluable insights into the profound ways in which our experiences shape our physical and emotional selves. By integrating somatic practices into his teachings, he empowers individuals to reconnect with their innate wisdom, tap into their authentic selves, and embark on a transformative path toward wholeness.
Jaden's mission centers around orienting people towards what is natural, true, and essential for themselves. With a deep commitment to authenticity and self-expression, he encourages individuals to embrace their inherent strengths and embrace their own unique paths. By focusing on the integration of the body-mind he facilitates a harmonious balance that enables individuals to unlock their full potential and lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
If you need more information about the event, please contact Jaden at jadenaramsey@gmail.com or visit jadenramsey.carrd.co
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Projektwoche | Was bewegt dich?
2023-07-24 10:00 - 18:00
Was bewegt mich? Was motiviert mich? Was will ich in dieser Gesellschaft verändern? Welche Themen sind mir wichtig? Wie kann ich mich ausdrücken?
Unser Tanztheaterprojekt “Was bewegt dich?” lädt FLINTA* zwischen 15 und 18 Jahren dazu ein, diese Fragen durch Tanz und Theater auf die Bühne zu bringen und so über Identität, Motivation und Meinungen gemeinsam zu reflektieren. In den Sommerferien werden wir eine Woche lang tanzen, improvisieren, Rollen spielen, unsere eigene Musik erstellen und Kostüme kreieren, um final ein kollektives Tanztheaterstück aufzuführen.
*** Schnupperkurse, lernt uns kennen!***

03.07.2023 - 16.30 bis 19.00 Uhr: Jugendclub Underworld, Glasowerstr. 18, 12051 Berlin

04.07.2023 - 16.30 bis 19.00 Uhr: Phantalisa, Kadiner Str. 9, 12043 Berlin

11. & 13.07.2023 - 16.30 bis 19.00 Uhr: Oyoun, Lucy-Lameck-Str.32, 12049 Berlin

*** Projektwoche & Aufführungen***
24. - 28.07.2023 - Projektwoche, täglich von 10.00 - 18.00 Uhr im Oyoun
28./29./30.07.2023 - Öffentliche Aufführungen, am 28. + 30.7. im Oyoun, am 29.7. im Underworld

Anmeldung & Kontakt unter: bewegen[at]oyoun.de
Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.
Sprache: Deutsch
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Credits
"Was bewegt dich?“ ist ein Projekt von Oyoun-Kultur NeuDenken, das in Kooperation mit Outreach Underworld, Phantalisa und AQUItheater Berlin durchgeführt wird und von ChanceTanz, einem Projekt von „Aktion Tanz - Bundesverband Tanz in Bildung und Gesellschaft e. V.“ im Rahmen des Programms „Kultur macht stark. Bündnisse für Bildung“ des BMBF gefördert.
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Tanzperformance | Was bewegt dich?
2023-07-28 16:00 - 17:00

Dance Workshop | Llewellyn Mnguni – Jazz Dance Class
2023-08-02 17:00 - 18:30
Dancer and choregrapher Llewellyn Mnguni hails from the small town of Mafikeng in the North West Province of South Africa. As an artist*, Llewellyn Mnguni grew up in many different artistic and educational settings in South Africa, which led Llewellyn to appreciate the many different dance styles and disciplines, especially in the many cultures within South Africa where dance is an integral part of rites of passage. In this Jazz dance class Llewellyn will focus on strength, flexibility and freedom of movement, while also working on body confidence and a well rounded movement experience.
Ticket: 12 Euro (Ticketbutton at the bottom of this page)
Registration also possible via: llewellyntebz@yahoo.com
Language: English
Biography
Dancer and choreographer Llewellyn Mnguni began training at the the age of 14 at the Mmabana Mmabatho Arts Council as a Latin American and Ballroom dance student and continued to compete on a professional level from 1999-2002. In 2003 he aoended the National School of the Arts and thereaper obtained a Dance Teachers Diploma at the University of Cape Town School of Dance School in the year 2010. Mnguni also joined the Mmabana Dance Company as a full time dance teacher and choreographer from 2007-2009. While completing his final year in high school (Grade 12) he performed and choreographed for the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in 2006 for his work ‘Prozac’ and then the GIPCA Live Arts Festival under the directorship of Jay Pather in 2012. In 2010 he joined the Bovim Ballet company under the directorship of Sean Bovim. Mnguni has performed with the likes of Celeste Botha and Marlin Zoutman during his time as a company member of New World Dance Theatre. He has collaborated with well acclaimed artists such as Ahmed Umar for “Tribute to Ali” an exhibition at the Format gallery in Oslo. He has performed the challenging roles of Odile in Swan Lake, Escamilio in Carmen and Myrtha in Giselle for Dada Masilo's extensive Asian,European, Canadian and US during 2013-2017, Mnguni also collaborated with visual artist/LGBTI activist Zanele Muholi and Lerato Dumse for a series of exhibitions and site specific shows during the 2016 Oslo gay pride week and the Faces and Phases Paris Exhibition in 2023. Mnguni has been nominated for a UK National Dance award for Most Outstanding Modern Male dancer. He won a Standard Bank Ovation award for his dance film “Resilience” and recreated it into his first self curated and directed Live Art Exhibition at the reputable Kalashnikov gallery in Johannesburg. His dance
teaching experience spans from teaching at dance companies, primary and high schools as well as workshops around South Africa and Europe. He con@nues to work as a multi faceted artist whereby he gives talks and workshops around the world.
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Photo Credits: Angela Dennis
The project is funded by National Arts Council South Africa.
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Exhibition | Yukiko Nagakura: Blood runs in our Bodies
2023-08-06 13:00 - 2023-08-20 19:00
Solo Show of Yukiko Nagakura
The solo show “Blood runs in our bodies"; consists of four movies: 1) “I have a long journey before me.” (2016) on the women in Fukushima and their struggles in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster in 2011. 2) “The Mother” (2022) about motherhood and maternity from the autobiographical point of view, 3) “Track the trace - Bauhausler Tamae Ohno-” (2023) on a Japanese woman who studied at the Bauhaus Berlin that was forced to close due to the political pressure by the Nazis, and 4) “Ms. Yamada” (2023), telling a story of Waka Yamada, who was a survivor of sexual slavery in the U.S. and became a maternalist feminist in Japan. With these movies as the foundation, new drawings of Yukiko Nagakura will be presented in the space as well. Through the exhibition, the artist draws a line interweaving these womenʼs lived realities.
Soft Opening with artists: 06.08., 13:00 -17:00 h
FREE ADMISSION!
Registration: not required
Language: Japanese (with English subtitles)
Picture: "Follow the tracks - Bauhausler Tamae Ohno" ©️ 2023, Yukiko Nagakura
Biography
Yukiko Nagakura (she/her)
was born in Shizuoka, Japan and currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany. After the tragic nuclear disaster in Fukushima in 2011, she moved to Europe. In 2017, Yukiko completed a Master of Art at the department of Spatial Strategies at the Weißensee School of Art in Berlin. As an Interdisciplinary artist working on video and installation art, her interests include ecology and gender issues. She represents a womanʼs portrait who struggles in the modern society that has developed based on capitalism, developmentalism, and imperialism. Such women she represents are regarded as insignificant and overlooked in the society.
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At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Party | South Asian Hangout Vol. 3
2023-08-11 19:00 - 2023-08-12 01:00
Das Team um den South Asian Hangout lädt alle Menschen der südasiatischen Community zu einem zwanglosen Treffen ein. Vordergründig gestaltet es dafür einen offenen Raum mit niedrigschwelligen Angeboten, die die Diaspora kulturell bereichern und empowern. Gerahmt wird die Veranstaltung von diversen Kulturangebot wie Kunst, Theater, Musik, Spoken Word etc..
Die herausfordernden Elemente dieser Art Veranstaltungen – wenn die Organisator*innen sie mit ihren Eltern besucht haben – sollen hier wegfallen, Erinnerungen an Zwänge und Normen sollen überschrieben werden, damit die Community in Erinnerungen schwelgen kann, über die sie die Kontrolle hat. Der South Asian Hangout wird zu einem bestärkenden Wohlfühlort, der einen festen Platz in der Berliner Kulturlandschaft bekommt.
Zielgruppe:
Das Angebot des South-Asian Hangouts richtet sich an alle Menschen, die sich der südasiatischen Community zugehörig fühlen & Friends. Das Angebot wird primär von und für südasiatische Migrant*innen zweiter Generation gestaltet. Damit der Raum ein safer space bleibt, gibt es klare Regeln, damit sich alle Teilnehmenden gesehen, gehört und wohlfühlen.
Warum der Hangout wichtig ist?
In der deutschen Kulturlandschaft fehlt gerade ein Wohlfühlort, an dem Menschen mit südasiatischen Hintergrund zusammenkommen und sich zwanglos unterhalten und vernetzen können. Die Organisator*innen glauben, dass gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt sehr wichtig ist und wollen mit dem South Asian Hangout einen Raum schaffen, in dem sie die Möglichkeit anbieten, Teil einer Community zu werden.
Tickets: Spendenempfehlung (für die, die es sich leisten können | 5 - 10 €).
Registrierung hier
Sprache: Englisch/Deutsch
Über die Organisator*innen
Eure Brown Podcasts Maangai und Curry On! sind zusammengekommen und eröffnen am 11.08.23 im Oyoun die Türen für den dritten South Asian Hangout. Es gibt Snacks, gute Musik von Rubimental und eine Dragperformance von Brownsugarbiscuit.
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Talk | Queer Footprints: Melodies of Migration Weaving the Threads of Identity
2023-08-13 17:00 - 19:00
“Art is a refuge for the marginalized, a sacred space where queer people
can reclaim their narratives and redefine their place in the world.” - Ocean Vuong
Germany stands out as one of the most progressive countries when it comes to LGBTQIAP+ rights. Because of this, a large number of queer people migrate to Germany, seeking a better life and opportunity. However, it could be challenging to live in a new country after leaving one’s country of origin.
Would life be automatically better and easier for a queer immigrant in Germany? This might depend on person to person, as everyone has their own experience. Along with queerness, queer immigrants carry other multiple- identities with them – diverse cultures, races, languages, lived experiences, and beyond.
CCP fellows, Shuhrat Saidov from Tajikistan and Dipesh Khanal from Nepal are doing a project through which they aim to give space to and highlight the intersectional stories and experiences of immigrant queer individuals. They invite queer immigrants from around the world living in Germany to participate in a personal discussion and engage with a diverse group of people who share similar or unique experiences. The project aims to offer a safer space where people can share their vulnerabilities, joys, and bonds of solidarity. The outcome of the project will be a photo exhibition of diverse stories of queer immigrants, titled "Queer Footprints: Melodies of Migration Weaving the Threads of Identity."
Further information about the discussion will be sent to you via email after the required number of participants is met.
Ticket: FREE ADMISSION!
Registration is required. Please fill out this form.
Registration Deadline: 10.08.
Language: English

Biographies:
Dipesh Khanal
Dipesh Khanal (he/they), also goes by Sezz and is a board member of Queer Youth Group. He cooperates with Oyoun as a grantee of the CrossCulture program. Dipesh has a Bachelor in Social Work and English Literature and works with young people and CSOs on different projects and programmes.
Shuhrat Sinov
Shuhrat Saidov is a human rights defender, activist, and art activist. He has been involved in human rights advocacy at the Public Foundation for Public Health and Human Rights since 2010. In addition, he is the curator of the first school for art activists in Tajikistan and founder of the ART Lab Tajikistan platform.
Shuhrat and Dipesh are fellows of the CrossCulture programme by Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen.
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Oyoun is constantly working to make access to all events offered in the building as barrier-free as possible. For individual information on accessibility, please send us an email to access(at)oyoun.de. We will get back to you as soon as possible. More info on this topic here.
Awareness:
At Oyoun there is no place for sexism, queerphobia, transphobia, any form of racism or discrimination such as anti-Black, anti-Muslim racism or antisemitism. The same applies to any kind of violent, aggressive or assaultive behaviour. Oyoun provides an open forum for dialogue and a place where we support and stand up for each other. If someone or something bothers you during an event, please contact a member of our staff who is there to help you! If you would like to share an experience with us after an event, please email us or send us an anonymous message through our website.

Clothing swap party | The Intersections of Colonialism, Fashion industry and Climate crisis
2023-08-18 16:00 - 20:00
Kleidertauschparty für rassifizierte Menschen
Die Intersektionen von Kolonialismus, Modeindustrie und die Klimakrise werden oft nicht beleuchtet. An diesem Tag werden wir neben Informationen zu dem Zusammenhang und Musik von SHI (DJ aus Nairobi) eine Kleidertauschparty veranstalten. Bringe Klamotten die du nicht mehr trägst und tausche diese mit Klamotten von Menschen aus der Community. Bitte achtet drauf, dass die Klamotten sauber und nicht kaputt sind.
Willst du deine Klamotten schon am 11.08. im Oyoun vorbeibringen. Personen vom Black Earth Kollektiv werden zwischen 16 – 18:00 im Café sein und bereits Klamotten in Empfang nehmen.
Diese Veranstaltung richtet sich an
Ticket: EINTRITT FREI!
Anmeldung: nicht erforderlich
Sprache: Deutsch und Englisch
Kontakt: blackearth@riseup.net
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Black Earth Kollektiv
Das Black Earth Kollektiv ist ein Klimagerechtigkeitskollektiv, in dem rassifizierte Menschen in Berlin zusammenkommen können und die Klimakrise aus einer dekolonialen und queerfeministichen Perspektive angehen.
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SHI (DJ)
SHI, ist eine Nairobi based DJ. Sie spielt ein Mix aus Techno, Afro/Deep house.
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Workshops + Talks | Anti-patriarchaler und geschlechterinklusiver Community-Space
2023-08-26 10:00 - 19:00
Diese Veranstaltung richtet sich ausschließlich an Muslim*innen und muslimisch gelesene Menschen
Solidarisch, produktiv und partizipativ – so lautet die Beschreibung des Projekts „Muslimisch gelesene Vielfalt im Gespräch“. Zur Realisierung des Konzepts lädt die Working Group Muslim*innen und muslimisch gelesene Menschen zu der Veranstaltung ‚Anti-patriarchale und geschlechterinklusive Communities‘ ein. Die Teilnehmenden haben sich in den letzten Jahren in vielen Begegnungen ebenso fundiert und umfassend mit den Fragen um anti-patriarchale und geschlechterinklusive Strukturen beschäftigt und dies aus der Perspektive von Menschen, die in muslimischen und in als muslimisch gelesenen Communities verwoben sind. Im anti-patriarchalen Community-Space sollen nun die Bemühungen der letzten Jahre münden, Wissen und Erkenntnisse zusammengetragen und die Tore für den Austausch mit Freund*innen und Interessierten geöffnet werden.
Ein detailliertes Programm folgt in Kürze.
Anmeldungen und Rückfragen können gerne an info(at)mgvielfalt.de gerichtet werden.
Sprache: Deutsch
Programm:
26.08.
09:45 - 11:30 Begrüßung & Kennenlernen
12:00 - 13:00 Fishbowldiskussion zu religiösen Autoritäten mit Dr. Ayşe Almıla Akca & Charlotte - #immernocharlotte
14:00 - 17:00 Parallelworkshops
„Being and becoming Whole/GanzSeinWerden – Tanzempowerment für muslimische FLINTA*- & TIN*Personen of Color“ mit Saboura Naqshband
„Kritische Männlichkeit für muslimische Männer und muslimisch gelesene Männer“ mit Zuher Jazmati
17:30 - 19:00 Muhabbet mit Dr. Lana Sirri - Dekoloniale Perspektiven auf Islamische Feminismen
27.08.
10:00 - 13:00 Workshop: “Antimuslimischer Rassismus in den Medien” mit Melina Borčak
14:00 - 15:30 Austausch und Lesung mit Ayla Işık: Behauptet “Als Muslimin zwischen Sicherheit und Freiheit”
15:30 - 16:00 Where Do we Go From Here? - Geminsamer Rückblick, Blick nach Vorne, Evaluation
16:00 - 17:00 Get Together, Networking & Verabschiedung - freiwillig

Für Pausen und Verpflegung ist gesorgt
Das Projekt MG-Vielfalt
„Muslimisch gelesene Vielfalt im Gespräch“ kämpft gegen die homogenisierenden und rassistischen Vorstellungen über „die“ Muslim*innen an. Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, unterschiedliche muslimische bzw. muslimisch gelesene Menschen in einem neuartigen Debatten- und Beteiligungsformat zusammenbringen, um einen solidarischen Austausch und produktiven Umgang mit Fremdzuschreibungen zu fördern.
Das Projekt ist auf 5 Jahre angelegt.In der ersten Phase diskutierten die Teilnehmenden eigens gewählte Themen und erarbeiteten in der zweiten Phase gemeinsame Forderungen oder Botschaften in Arbeitsgruppen. In der dritten Phase geht es um den Transfer dieser gemeinsam entwickelten Botschaften in Richtung der sog. Mehrheitsgesellschaft. Dazu wird ein Gespräch mit wirkmächtigen AkteurInnen aus Politik und Medien organisiert mit der Absicht, so die negativen Gesellschaftsbilder durch Begegnung nachhaltig verändern zu können.
Das Projekt wird gefördert durch das Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend im Rahmen des Bundesprogramms ‘Demokratie Leben!’. Ko-Förderer sind das Bundesministerium des Inneren und für Heimat, das Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge und die Landesstelle für Gleichbehandlung – gegen Diskriminierung des Landes Berlin.
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