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 November, we will be watching two films from the current video programme “3hd 2026 Beyond Imagining”, curated by the platform Creamcake. The film “Defence. What do you do with your anger?” by Simona Andrioletti shows a video collage in which people are subjected to various forms of physical, emotional and environmental oppression. Simone C Niquille’s film “The Fragility of Life” follows a Hilary Clinton impersonator during the 2016 US election campaign. Both films explore, in different ways, the authenticity of images, the ownership of one‘s own image and the mass dissemination of images in the digital sphere. Alongside the films, we will read extracts from the book “Discriminating Data: Correlation, Neighbourhoods, and the New Politics of Recognition” by media theorist Wendy Chun. We will also discuss the films on the basis of passages from the 2009 essay “In Defence of the Poor Image” by the artist and author Hito Steyerl, as well as excerpts from the text “In Defence of the Dank Image” by the artist duo Soda Jerk, which updates Steyerl’s essay.

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

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Participation is free of admission.

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Next date: Mon 24.8., 5 pm – 7 pm