Spore hosts: Alternative Monument for Germany

Our project aims to trace migration memories and at the same time create new monuments that merge digital and urban spaces. Throughout the development of the memorial, stories and visual ideas are shared and the form of the monument is defined jointly through public meetings at the Spore Initiative in Neukölln and elsewhere in Berlin. In a series of audio-visual artistic representations, Alternative Monument for Germany connects migration stories, testimonies, and visual memories of migrants and refugees living in Berlin. In the fabric of our shared urban space, poetic, subjective and subversive experiences connect spaces around the world. The purpose of this project is to set a positive context for the discourse on migration and counteract current xenophobic movements; we propose an alternative to populist right-wing ideologies such as AfD's "Alternative für Deutschland". We approach migration from the perspective of its potential to weave memories and spaces into a future shared space, which is a safe environment created by diverse, evolving communities. We focus on queer feminist voices since these have long been silenced in our context.

 
As part of the AR - Augmented Reality monument creation process, renowned cultural workers will deliver lectures, discussions, workshops, and performances.

The ADfD - OPEN CALL program is open to artists, scholars, activists, and citizens (...). A fixed sum of 300€ will be compensated to participants for their commitment and participation in the 6 day workshop. The workshop will take place from 29th April to 5th May 2024 (1st May is a holiday and is off). A follow-up session for feedback on the 9th and 10th of June 2024. It is therefore expected that you will be available on these dates.

For more info on the application and to apply click here.

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The application deadline is April 10th.

Public attendance is allowed at most of the Guest Presentations. 

In addition to English and German, German sign language (DGS) is available on request. 

Spore is a wheelchair-accessible location.

Image credit: ADfD website 2024