The 5th Britzenale, running from July 11 to July 13, features 11 site-specific installations that explore the theme of mapping in the allotment garden community, "Zufriedenheit." These gardens historically provided refuge during industrialization amid urban pollution. Curators Christof Zwiener and Vincent Schier, who maintain their own gardens, emphasize the uniqueness of this community as an art venue. The exhibition highlights various culturally-mediated actions of mapping, inviting exploration of personal experiences and shared histories within the physical spaces and among their inhabitants.
The theme of mapping refers to different culturally-mediated actions: identifying, accessing and connecting information to experience(s). It is the process and product of tracing meaning behind the marks left on our environments, whether inflicted by ourselves, other beings or our histories.
The history of allotment garden communities can be traced back to the era of industrialization, where they emerged as a place of refuge from polluted and sensorially overstimulating cities.
Christof Zwiener and Vincent Schier, who are not only co-curators of Britzenale but tend to Schrebergärten themselves, consider the community 'Zufriedenheit' to be different, offering a unique opportunity to experience art within.
The exhibition is a layered exploration, where the artists draw attention to subtleties and distinctions, navigating ways of working with physical spaces and their inhabitants.
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