HOSPITALITY BETWEEN FOLDS
Series for Hospitable Literature
First Fold — 23.06., 7 p.m.
Second Fold — 07.07., 7 p.m.
Third Fold — 07.08., 7 p.m.
Curated and moderated by Maria Babusch, invited by Lisa Klosterkötter
The program stands in dialogue with the exhibition Embracing the Fold by Kinke Kooi and Roland Schimmel.
Under the title Hospitality between Folds, Temporary Gallery is hosting a three-part Series for Hospitable Literature. This is not only related to the title of the current exhibition Embracing the Fold. The content of the program is also based on the works of artists Kinke Kooi and Roland Schimmel. Readings and talks, with performance and sound, will deal with the theme of hospitality and bring it together with the idea of the fold, the folded and the folding. The series is curated and moderated by the author Maria Babusch, invited by the curator of the exhibition, Lisa Klosterkötter.
On June 23, the first of three folds will open up. For this, our first guests will be poet Yohan Holtkamp and sound artist Farah Wind. Yohan is going to read from his Long Poem „Langer Regen“, which takes us on a psychedelic journey through inner and outer mountains. At the same time, Farah Wind will play the synthesizer and present to us music as landscapes of virtuose uncertainty.
This event will be in German.
- The series for hospitable literature is going to un-fold. It has three folds, each of them folding themselves once more, twice more, wrinkling on the edges, and wrinkles folding themselves into more wrinkles: this is where the search for hospitality begins.
- The series for hospitable literature focuses on the young Cologne scene, because it believes that we need to think hospitality locally. In times like these.
- Hospitality between Folds stands for including terrible monsters into your notion of realism, for saying: Yes, there are terrible monsters underneath your bed, and in the closet too, and in the hallway as well. That's normal.
- Hospitality between Folds propagates a hospitality for all those who feel comfy in a room full of clutter. A Hospitality of decor. A Queer Hospitality.
- In relation to the exhibition Embracing the Fold, the series for hospitable literature stands for warm immersion. Seeking security in words.
- Hospitality between Folds is certain that with the right folding technique, a book can turn into a roof over one’s head.
- Hospitality between Folds aims for a different kind of thinking about accessibility. About hospitality as a bond across differences.
- The series for hospitable literature is the folding fan in the hands of the overworked drag queen across the bar.
- Hospitality Between Folds means: the fight for affordable housing is a poetic one.
- Otherwise, Hospitality Between Folds would suggest to the terrible monsters that, if they don't like the story anymore, they should break free from „the narrator's house“. (Anne Carson)
- When the sad song of the accordion becomes unbearable, the series for hospitable literature places its head between the folds, longing for home.
Maria Babusch
Come by – Everyone is welcome!
Code of conduct at Temporary Gallery:
The events in the Temporary Gallery aim to create an accessible, low-injury and barrier-sensitive space as a basis for our coexistence. We do not tolerate any form of racism, sexism, ableism, anti-Semitism, queer and trans hostility, or any other discriminatory, violent behavior. All event participants agree to our code of conduct. Everyone wants to feel comfortable and safe in this space. Therefore, we do not tolerate assaultive, transgressive and/or discriminatory behavior in any way and reserve the right to exclude people from the event if they violate our code of conduct (which will also be visible in the room). If you feel uncomfortable or witness assaultive behavior, please contact the Temporary Gallery team.
Information on the accessibility of the event:
Relaxed atmosphere: The events are designed to be relaxed. This means that everyone is welcome in the room and can stay there. The rooms can be left and re-entered at any time. Drinks are provided. There are benches and carpeting for visitors to sit on. To protect the carpet, shoe covers are provided. People in wheelchairs can of course drive over the carpet. There will be tables and benches at the entrance to the exhibition space so that everyone can get some fresh air at any time, even during the event.
Physical access: The exhibition rooms are steplessly accessible, unfortunately there is no barrier-free toilet available. The a&o Hostel, about 200 meters from the Temporary Gallery, offers barrier-free toilets.
Language access: The first event in the literary series will be held in German. Questions for understanding are always welcome. Unfortunately, interpretation into sign language cannot be offered this time, but will be available at one of the other events, which will be announced soon.
Contact: If you have any further questions regarding understanding, needs or access requirements, e.g. pick-up service from a nearby bus stop, please contact us by e-mail at info@temporarygallery.org
