Discussion: »Inside/Outside DKB«

As part of the current exhibition "D like German?", the artist Ann Schomburg, Philip Kojo Metz, curator of the exhibition and board member of the German Artists' Association, and Albert Weis, also a board member of the German Artists' Association, will engage in a discussion. Following the discussion, the audio artist Armin Keplinger will present his performance titled "Random Access Memory."

Based on the self-perception of the German Artists' Association, the discussion "Inside/Outside DKB" aims to explore the societal relevance of artistic work. It will illuminate both the organization's position as a cultural and political institution and the role of artists within Society. Several questions are at the forefront: What is the current state of our relationship with Society? What can associations, organizations, and individual artists contribute to making Society more diverse, inclusive, fair, sustainable, and livable? Do we need an increased artistic engagement in light of current crises and conflicts? What role do institutions and exhibition spaces play in this regard? Are new formats necessary in the struggle to preserve artistic freedom? And what is the current status of Society's appreciation for artistic achievement?

One of the starting points for the discussion is the introduction of the newly established "Art and Society" working group by Albert Weis, which plans a symposium on this topic in 2024. Another starting point is the current exhibition "D like German?" by the German Artists' Association, which addresses sociopolitical themes such as origin and belonging. Philip Kojo Metz will introduce the exhibition's concept, starting from her artistic work; Ann Schomburg will introduce her way of dealing with contemporary Society.
Lara-Sophie Milagro will moderate the evening.

Program

5:00 PM
Welcome
Nini Palavandishvili, Interim Managing Director of the German Artists' Association e.V.
Introduction and Moderation
Lara-Sophie Milagro, Actress, Director, Producer, and Creator
Discussion
"Inside/Outside DKB"
with Ann Schomburg, Artist. Philip Kojo Metz, Curator of the Exhibition and Board Member of the German Artists' Association, and Albert Weis, Board Member of the German Artists' Association

6:30 PM
Audio Performance "Random Access Memory"
by and with Armin Keplinger
The event will take place in the exhibition space of the German Artists' Association. The exhibition can be visited before the discussion and performance.
Admission is free. We recommend wearing an FFP2 or medical mask.
"D like German?" is an exhibition initiated and curated by Philip Kojo Metz