THE CURRENCY LAB - tɛknoʊmædʒɪkɛs

Vernissage: Thu, 15 May 2025 | 7-9 pm

7 pm: Welcome
7.15 pm: Talk with Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola
Philosophical Reflections on African Diaspora Theories: Is Afrofuturism Utopian?
Followed by a discussion with Elom 20ce, Musquiqui Chihying, Gregor Kasper and Kwamou Eva Feukeu

Galerie II:

THE CURRENCY LAB - tɛknoʊmædʒɪkɛs

16.05.-06.07.2025

THE CURRENCY LAB - tɛknoʊmædʒɪkɛs is a long-term artistic research project by the musician, artist and filmmaker Elom 20ce (Lomé/Togo) and the artists and filmmakers Musquiqui Chihying (Berlin/Taipei, Taiwan) and Gregor Kasper (Dresden/Germany).
With the participation of and in dialogue with artists, musicians and scientists from Africa, they examine the utopian potential of currencies and other value systems for an emancipatory future on the planet. The project includes an exhibition with artworks in various media such as film, music and installation as well as a workshop.

With the participation of

Kwamou Eva Feukeu (Cameroon/France) - Lawyer & social scientist
Onesa Oruoghor (Nigeria) – Artist
Olumide Adebowale & Kelechi Delight Anyanwu & Ijabiken Moyosoreoluwa & Omoteniola Oyefeso (Nigeria) - Artists
Dodji Efoui (Togo) – Musician & Artist

In Cooperation with the Africa Centre for Transregional Research at the University of Freiburg. This event is also part of a programme series celebrating the 5th anniversary of the ACT.

Events

Workshop with Kwamou Eva Feukeu and Onesa Orughor
Sat 17.5.2025 | 2 - 5pm
Fotoecke, Bildhauerhalle

Performance Lecture, Jasmine Tutum, Nzam--Time and Spirit
Thur 22.5.2025 | 19 Uhr
Fotoecke, Bildhauerhalle

Short Story Reading Bumni Agusto, The Spirtual Mechanics of Within, with introduction and discussion
Tue 24.6.2025 | 19 Uhr
Kammertheater

Public Tours

Thu 22.05.25, 6pm
Thu 5.06.25, 6pm
Thu 26.06.25, 6pm

Opening hours

Thu | Fri 5 - 8pm
Sat 2 - 8pm
Sun 2 - 6pm