Reading List # 129
An entirely subjective list of things happening in Berlin
July 1
Studio LCB: Lukas Bärfuss - Königin der Nacht
At the beginning of the 1970s, when many authors, especially men, were still reckoning with their fathers' generation, Peter Handke published “Wunschloses Unglück”, a book about the life and death of his mother that went on to become a classic. Now the Büchner Prize winner Lukas Bärfuss has also published a book about his mother, “Königin der Nacht”. She died in poverty, and after her death he finds himself facing the meager remnants of her possessions, just as he once stood before the sparse belongings of his father. “Vaters Kiste” is the title of that essay; together with the novel “Koala”, about his brother's suicide, it forms a trilogy telling a tragic family tale. Together with the author, Marlen Hobrack and Andrea Roedig trace this story. Moderated by Tobias Lehmkuhl.
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7.30 pm | Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, Am Sandwerder 5
July 2
Book launch: Malwine Stauss & Ebow
She Said is delighted to celebrate the launch of “Vogel und Meer”, a publication featuring watercolors by the artist Malwine Stauss, created in response to a song by the rapper Ebow. Produced in collaboration with Colorama, the book moves fluidly between drawing and language, entering into dialogue with the poetic imagery of Ebow’s work. The evening will include a film screening, a live musical performance by Ebow, and a conversation moderated by Johanna Maierski (Colorama Press).
Tickets are available online or in the bookshop. If a ticket is currently beyond your means, you are warmly invited to email narumi@shesaid.de to register for a solidarity ticket.
(DE)
8 pm | She Said, Kottbusser Damm 79
July 3
Rooms of Pain
What happens when experiences of pain are downplayed and made invisible?
This event brings together performance, readings, and visual art, creating a space for critique of gender medicine and opening up new perspectives on health, pain, and structural inequality.
The artists Alice Muitoevoli Rugai, Anna Frehiwot Maconi, Elena Agebo, Jana Petersen, Susana Vásquez Torres and Henok Getachew Woldegebreal approach topics such as chronic illnesses, medical gaslighting, and the transformative power of pain from personal and artistic perspectives.
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7 pm | Lettrétage, Veteranenstr. 21
July 5
Sommerfest: Haus am Waldsee
Marius Goldhorn reads from his latest novel “Die Prozesse”, there are going to be performances by Hannah Rettl and Sophie Becker, and a family flower workshop led by Luise Bichler. Seán Being concludes the day with a musical performance.
You can find the program and accessibility information here.
(DE/EN)
from 1 pm | Haus am Waldsee, Argentinische Allee 30
Zabriskie is one of our favorite book stores: focusing on ecology, art, political theory, sound and countercultures, they regularly host events – many of which have been featured in this newsletter. Per their own instagram, the ever present austerity measures have “started to make waves” in their bookshop. Please support them by browsing in person, buying vouchers and merch, recommending them to friends and ordering books online.
24/7 | Zabriskie Bookstore, Reichenbergerstr. 150