Berlin 2010

At Haus der Kulturen der Welt… 14 march-09 may: Opening 13 march

This event is exploring the culture of rage. Considering, is there a new kind of rage, emerged out of all kinds of economic and political crises and states of emergency?
ON RAGE will take a closer look at both the deconstructive part of rage aswell as at its transformitive potential into something positive and constructive.

The program constantly shifts its focus by allowing genres to interplay: The exhibition formulates artistic statements that intervene in the discussions, readings and talks. We are dealing here with sublimated, condensed rage. Lectures held every Wednesday draw up a contemporary phenomenology of this primary effect within a political, philosophical, and postcolonial context. Films take on the subject of rage associatively and performances open up other approaches to the artistic and theoretical positions. Visitors have the unique opportunity to explore their own creative potential in “Rage Rooms” . Here they can take a look at the works of the exhibition in the light of Berlin’s social issues. The program concludes with a Rage Summit“: dialogues, open discussions and ReReadings of key texts – from Bataille to Che Guevara and Darwin to Sloterdijk.

With works by: Shoja Azari (Iran), Jimmie Durham (USA), Regina José Galindo (Guatemala), Tadeusz Kantor (PL), Klara Lidén (S), Michael Rakowitz (USA), Reloading Images (Iran / USA, I / UK, Iran / D, D, Iran / USA, Egypt), Seher Shah (USA) and a specially developed “Discursive Architecture” by ifau (D).
Curated by Valerie Smith

More information on the exhibition:
Eight artistic statements protesting intolerable conditions, ranging from the “dead” classroom by the extraordinary Polish artist Tadeusz Kantor to Jimmie Durham’s unmasking of America’s founding myth in “Building a Nation”, to Regina José Galindo’s opening performance: her own gold teeth become the metaphor not only for the exploitation of Latin America, but also call forth associations of the brutality of the “Third Reich”. The works take on today’s global reality – not by reflecting or reproducing it, but by distilling its essence. Thus, Michael Rakowitz, son of Iraqi-Jewish immigrants to the U.S., creates from Arab packaging materials a replica of the Ishtar Gate (“May the Arrogant Not Prevail”), which in present-day Iraq has turned into a tourist attraction for American soldiers. A papier-mâché copy of a copy, since the “real” Ishtar Gate has been located in Berlin since 1930. The work is one of four commissioned works created especially for this exhibition.
(text:hkw.de)

The opening event takes place this saturday, march the 13th, at 6pm and is free of admission. Here you´ll find works by: Shoja Azari (Iran), Jimmie Durham (USA), Regina José Galindo (Guatemala), Tadeusz Kantor (PL), Klara Lidén (S), Michael Rakowitz (USA), Reloading Images (Iran / USA, I / UK, Iran / D, D, Iran / USA, Egypt), Seher Shah (USA) and a specially developed “Discursive Architecture ‘by IFAU (D);

The evening opens with a performance and artisitc talk by Regina Jose Galindo. Followed by more artist talk by Michael Rakowitz. A documetary film starts at 8pm. A re-reading at 9.30pm, Birol Ünel reads Allen Ginsbergs Howl

For the exact programm klick here.

More information on: hkw.de
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At the House of World Cultures, Transmediale.10 FUTURITY NOW!…

…explores how internet evolution, global network practice, open source methodologies, sustainable design and mobile technology form new cultural, ideological and political templates. From 2 – 7 February 2010 – in an emblematic year for past images of the future – the festival presents conferences, workshops, screenings, performances and exhibitions dedicated to the identity crisis the future seems to be experiencing.
Transmediale.10 FUTURITY NOW! will present a packed programme exploring the identity crisis the future seems to be experiencing, as we move into the pivotal second decade of the 21st Century.  A preview of the timetable of each festival day you can view here

The upcoming festival will premiere an extensive concert programme organised collaboratively between transmediale and CTM. Each night during transmediale there will be another special event, staged mostly at the House of World Cultures but also at WMF as well as other exciting venues in Berlin.

The series begins at the transmediale.10 Opening Gala on Tuesday, 2 February. The pioneering American musician Charlemagne Palestine will ring the bells of the large Tiergarten Carillon next to the House of World Cultures to announce the beginning of the festival. Later that week, on Friday, 5 February, he will perform a concert in the extraordinary surrounds of the Französischer Dom.

transmediale & CTM are delighted to present Japanese musician and visual artist, Ryoji Ikeda, for the first time. Consistently one of the most innovative figures within electronic audiovisual practice, Ikeda will perform at the House of World Cultures on Wednesday, 3 February. Outstanding audiovisual performances by Thomas Köner & Jürgen Reble and artificiel will also take place at the House of World Cultures.

On the evening of Saturday, February 6 the winners of the transmediale Award – jointly hosted by transmediale and CTM – will be announced during a gala ceremony at the House of World Cultures. Later that evening an Award Party will take place at WMF featuring The Modern Deep Left Quartet & Guests. Also at the WMF is a concert featuring one of the most prolific and ceaselessly inventive personalities in electronic music – Atom TM – plus performances by new talent on the Raster-Noton label.

The series culminates on Sunday, 7 February with a very special concert in the House of World Cultures, presenting artists and experimental music from China, in collaboration with the eARTS Festival in Shanghai.

The full line-up of collaborative concerts is:http://www.transmediale.de/de/node/10326

(Text: transmediale.de)

Events in Berlin

EastSeven Berlin Hostel made you a top 10 of the most funky events for this week in Berlin:

1. start your week with the free dinner party at the EastSeven Berlin Hostel. Its always a great deal of fun and our cook Florian is simply the best!!! His vegetarian dishes simply rock!

2.Pay a visit to the Kookaburra Comeday Club, close to the EastSeven Berlin Hostel. On saturdays there´s an open stage:

“It’s your opportunity to come jam with us on stage at the Kookaburra! The way it works is simple: We will perform scenes to show you how we do it, then introduce a game and explain the rules. Whoever wants to play gets to jump on stage and perform a scene with other audience members, friends, and even some of the Laugh O’s! ”

And the best part, it’s only 3 Euro!!!

3. On tuesdays and fridays there is a fabulous turkish market going on at the Maybachufer in Berlin Kreuzberg. Here you can get the best and cheapest vegetables in Berlin, and also a lot more. There are lots of nice bars and cafes closeby where you can warm up with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
4.Visit the Worldtronics Festival at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt, from 25.11-28.11

WORLDTRONICS Electronica Surprise: psychedelic noise from Istanbul and synthpop from South East Asia , the latest club music from South America and the première of “Fathers” , a live event of a genre yet to be given a name. Adventure, pioneering spirit, thinking outside the box – that’s what this is all about.
5. On thursday night at Maria am Ostbahnhof 2MANYDJS will rock the house

This is GREAT! 2manydjs (soulwax/belgium) have been on tour with band and dj-act for 3years non stop…
these djs rock, you don´t wanne miss this!!
6. On thursday night Therapy? is playing at the Magnet club. An unique opporttunity to see a band this big and famous in a rather small but cozy club. It´s gonna be an unique intim experience. See if you can still get some tickets. Don´t miss this!!
7. Days are getting shorter, its getting colder….its getting christmas time. Well then you should really visit one of the many christmas markets berlin has to offer.One of my favorites is the Lucia Christmas Market at the Kulturbrauerei, a 5 minute walk away from the EastSeven Hostel.
8. LA BOHèME – OPERA BY GIACOMO PUCCINI

Treat yourself to some culture . prices start at 7Euros

9. We will end the week on sunday, traditionally with first a brunch, at for instance the trendy café Schwarzsauer at the Kastanienallee

10. after this we take a stroll and visit the mauerpark fleamarket and also the fleamarket at Arkonaplatz. If youre going to the Mauerpark fleamarket make sure not to miss the outdoor karaoke show, it is FUN!!!

As always there is a lot going on in Berlin. For more tips check out the EastSeven Berlin Staff-recommendations, and check out the EastSeven Berlin Hostel Blog!

haus der kulturen der welt (c)Sebastian Niedlich

EastSeven Berlin Hostels Tip for next weekend: Worldtronics 2009: Electronica Surprise
WORLDTRONICS’ goal is to surprise you, not confirm your expectations. 2009 brings you psychedelic noise from Istanbul and synthpop from South East Asia . And of course the latest club music from South America : Cumbia Digital. WORLDTRONICS 09 is also premiering the multimedia laptop opera, “Fathers” from the Lappetites, a live event of a genre yet to be named. Adventure, pioneering spirit, thinking outside the box – that’s what this is all about.

There’s electronic music beyond club culture (just as there’s club culture without electronica – though disco is another story). The first “Love Parade” marked the birth of techno and club. Perhaps electronic music hadn’t existed as a lifestyle, ideology, or even as a substitute for religion in this form before- but the music most certainly did. Bands like Depeche Mode, The Human League, and earlier Kraftwerk and Neu are representative of the style. Before them, experimental composers like Stockhausen liberated the form, creating a genre unto its own.

WORLDTRONICS has always been seen as a festival that explores all aspects of electronica, and not as a series of parties (though in Berlin there most certainly will be quite a few going on).
Text: Detlef Diederichsen

Picture: Sebastian Niedlich (Flickr)

For a complete programm of this Event klick HERE. The worldtronics festival takes place at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt.

For more information on coming up events in Berlin just check out our online Staff-recommendations.

Hope to see you soon in Berlin!