Speaking of Video Art

Once a month, the Berlinische Galerie hosts “Speaking of Video Art”, an exchange in a small group about the current programme of the IBB Video Space. This series of events addresses all those interested in discussing films or socio-political questions in the arts and getting to know various artists and authors. Together, we watch selected videos and read short excerpts from essays, theory, fiction or poems in English or German that are connected to the works in terms of content or form. The following discussion leaves room to explore both the discursive threads of the video works as well as perspectives and questions raised by the group. 

In September, we will be watching the first two parts of the trilogy “Particular Waters” by the artist Su Yu Hsin. The films explore the resource consumption caused by the production of computer chips, data centres and artificial intelligence in Taiwan and the Arizona desert in the USA. In addition to the videos, we will read extracts from an article by the sociologist of technology Friederike Rhode on the water and energy demands of AI, from “The Prehistory of the Cloud” by the media scholar Tung-Hui Hu, and from the book “Before & After” by Ines Weizman and Eyal Weizman. In the context of the films, the texts raise the question of how landscapes are being transformed by tech industries and how this process can be depicted. Why do people almost never appear in images of landscapes in crisis?

Since 2011, the IBB Video Space has been presenting artists who work with time-based media. The programme features works that explore media-related, political and social issues. Particular emphasis is given to marginalised perspectives and to highlighting the impact of power structures.

The series of events is hosted by Louisa Engel, curatorial trainee for education and outreach. The sessions can be attended independently of one another. No preparation is required to take part. Whether you wish to participate actively in the discussion or simply listen, both are equally welcome.

Language: The event will be held in German and English.
Participation free of charge, registration online

Location

Berlinische Galerie
Alte Jakobstraße 124–128
10969 Berlin

Ticket

Participation is free of admission.

Registration

Registration online (Activation coming soon)
Registration form

Information

Next date: Mon 24.8., 5 pm – 7 pm