This event is part of the exhibition ‘Stories we imagine, stories that connect us’ with Lizza May David, Fumiko Kikuchi, Thaís Omine, Park Kyong Ju, curated by Kathy-Ann Tan.

Detailed information will follow shortly.

Alongside Hong’s work, we will bring in short excerpts from Subaltern Studies 2.0 by Milinda Banerjee and Jelle JP Wouters to discuss how knowledge and identity can be co-opted by neoliberalism and the "society of the spectacle," turning personal and collective histories into commodities while silencing alternative ways of knowing.

This reading session is a space for conversation, storytelling, and collective reflection. Bring your thoughts, your experiences, and your curiosity. Let’s learn from each other!

Participation in the reading group is capped at 20 participants. Please register by sending an email to mail@kunstverein-langenhagen.de to receive the Zoom link and the .pdfs we will read. The reading session is facilitated by Thaís Omine and Kathy-Ann Tan, and will take place in English.

This event is part of the exhibition ‘Stories we imagine, stories that connect us’ with Lizza May David, Fumiko Kikuchi, Thaís Omine, Park Kyong Ju, curated by Kathy-Ann Tan.

Park Kyong Ju has devoted over 17 years to studying the diary of Tran Thanh Lan, a Vietnamese migrant woman who died after moving to Korea through an illegal international marriage involving human trafficking. It is estimated that 24 cases of migrant women who have tragically died in Korea have been reported in the media between 2007 and 2023. Tran Thanh Lan is the only one among them who kept a diary. Park's works symbolically demonstrate how the institution of marriage, which should be founded on love, is commodified under the domination of capital.

This event is part of the exhibition ‘Stories we imagine, stories that connect us’ with Lizza May David, Fumiko Kikuchi, Thaís Omine, Park Kyong Ju, curated by Kathy-Ann Tan.

Since stepping into the world of Ryukyu traditional dance in 1992 and later embracing the art of Uta-Sanshin in 2005, Riko Sugama has devoted her life to mastering and showcasing the unique cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Islands. Based in Berlin, Sugama brings a blend of traditional and contemporary styles to her performances, illustrating the rich tapestry of Ryukyu history and its cross-cultural beyond.

Her performances are not merely dances but are powerful expressions of the Ryukyu spirit, crafted to foster understanding and peaceful interaction among diverse cultures.
Join us on June 1st in Langenhagen as Riko Sugama performs a mesmerizing repertoire that promises to captivate, bridging the past and the future of Ryukyu's vibrant performing arts.

This event is part of the exhibition ‘Stories we imagine, stories that connect us’ with Lizza May David, Fumiko Kikuchi, Thaís Omine, Park Kyong Ju, curated by Kathy-Ann Tan.

The Kunstverein's summer party will be celebrated with food and drink, music and some performances as well as objects made during the three weeks of Freiraum! We are looking forward to live music by Omar Zyami and Das Günther.

15:00 Opening by the Kunstverein and the children of Freiraum für Gedanken und Bauwerke

16:00 DJ set by Omar Zyami

18:00 Concert by Das Günther

Migle is a digital rights activist and cybersecurity lobbyist, dedicated to making cyberspace more accessible and secure. She co-founded WinPrivacy, a non-profit collective of womxn in privacy and security, and brings over a decade of experience in theatre and documentary storytelling to her work.

Luce deLire is a ship with eight sails and she lies down by the quay. She is an assistant professor for philosophy at Humboldt University Berlin. She publishes on the metaphysics of infinity but also on art, queer theory, anti-racism, postcolonialism, and political theory. In her performances, she embodies figures of the collective imaginary. For more (including booking), see getaphilosopher.com

Dr Sarah Stein Lubrano has a background in feminist, mutual aid, and other local organising as well as teaching in prisons. She holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge. Her thinking often reaches the public through the Sense and Solidarity Initiative and the Future Narratives Lab . She was previously the Head of Content at The School of Life and wrote obituaries. She regularly appears on public radio and a variety of podcasts. Her first book is, Don't Talk About Politics: Changing 21st Century Minds is out now with Bloomsbury.