Get ready for an exhilarating blend of art and performance at Arrhythmia, a captivating hybrid event that merges exhibition with live performances. Organised and curated by the talented trio of Niki Danai, Niki Maria Lore, and the innovative collective plusplusplus, this unique gathering will take place during the vibrant 48 Stunden Neukölln festival in Berlin.
From Friday, June 27th to Sunday, June 29th, the Centrum gallery will transform into a dynamic space filled with visual art, electrifying DJ sets, and compelling live performances. Inspired by Henri Lefebvre’s thought-provoking text, “Arrhythmia,” this event explores the intricate relationships surrounding rhythm and its antithesis, a-rhythm, through the works of visual artists, musicians, and performers.
Event Details
- When: June 27-29, 2023 (part of the 48 Stunden Neukölln Festival)
- Where: Centrum, Reuterstraße 7, 12053 Berlin, Germany
- Opening Hours:
- FRI 27th: 19:00 – 22:00
- SAT 28th: 15:00 – 22:00
- SUN 29th: 15:00 – 20:00
- Entrance Fee: Free
About Arrhythmia
At its core, Arrhythmia reflects a profound engagement with Henri Lefebvre’s concept of Rhythmanalysis. The event delves into the interaction between environmental and socio-political rhythms, showcasing an exhibition crafted by Niki Danai and Niki Maria Lore alongside experimental sound performances curated by plusplusplus.
Lefebvre’s groundbreaking work underscores the omnipresence of rhythms in everyday life—from our biological beats to the societal rhythms shaping our interactions. He posits that understanding these rhythms is essential to comprehending the dynamics of power, control, and human experience.
Central to Lefebvre’s philosophy is the conflict between natural, biological rhythms and the mechanised rhythms imposed by contemporary capitalism. He introduces the notion of arrhythmia—a state where the harmony of natural rhythms is disrupted, mirroring the irregular heartbeat that can lead to physical distress. This concept extends beyond the medical realm, emerging as a socio-political condition where the accelerating pace of capitalist systems clashes violently with the more languid cycles of human existence.
Arrhythmia seeks to highlight these clashing rhythms, offering a space for reflection and engagement with the complex rhythms of our lives. Join us for this immersive experience that promises not only to entertain but also to provoke thought and inspire dialogue about the rhythms that shape our society.
Don’t miss the chance to witness this unique fusion of art and performance, and become part of the exploration of rhythm and its discontents. Discover how creative expressions can illuminate the essential connections between our natural selves and the world around us.
About 48 Stunden Neukölln:
An art festival that offers artists of all disciplines places to develop and present their art for 48 hours every year! Here in Neukölln, a district full of possibilities, diverse people, colourful locations and an unbelievably diverse art scene, there is a lot to discover.
Participating artist list:
Exhibition curated by Niki Danai Chania and Niki Maria Lore (Alphabetical Order):
canvaswan, Niki Danai Chania, Niki Maria Lore, Noemi Calzavara, Orestis Telemachou, Shao-Chun Hsu, Tony Tao Li, ULTRA (Benze De Ream & Tonda Budszus), Zuzana Pabisova
Music program curated by plusplusplus (Alphabetical Order):
c00stanza Calzavara, Elif Gülin Soğuksu, Gabrielle Rose, Mondame, Morfvoz, Oolong, Reinartz.
Line up
27th June
21:00 Elif Gülin Soğuksu (live set)
28th June
16:00 Gabrielle Rose (dj set)
17:00 Reinartz (live set)
18:00 Oolong (dj set)
20:00 Mondame (live set)
29th June
16:30 Ashlynn (dj set)
17:30 c00stanza & Noemi Calzavara (live)
19:00 Morfvoz (live set)
About Centrum:
Centrum is a contemporary art space in Berlin’s Neukölln district, housed in a former shop and brothel. With its red and grey tiled floor and large street-facing window, it offers a distinctive alternative to the typical white cube gallery. Since 2009, Centrum has supported local and international artists by offering space for experimentation and production of new work, alongside exhibitions, talks, performances, and other ephemeral formats. Centrum is run by Jorgina Stamogianni and Rachel Monosov.
About Curators:
Niki Danai Chania is an Amsterdam-based multidisciplinary artist and creative director, and co-founder of ESTO Association in Athens. Her work merges text and sculpture to explore themes of repair, mythology, and the human condition through symbolic and psychological narratives. She is currently a fellow at Onassis Air, the artistic research program of the Onassis Foundation.
Niki Maria Lore is a Berlin-based artistic researcher and curator with a background in writing and moving image from UdK Berlin and Design Academy Eindhoven. Her work explores sound as a sensorial medium to access spatio-temporal scales and their socio-political entanglements. She has participated in and co-curated group exhibitions in Berlin, Jerusalem, and Eindhoven.
plusplusplus is an international music curator community based between Berlin, Rotterdam, and Venice. They host monthly radio shows blending progressive electronic music, sound, and poetry—most notably their residency Synthetic Tales on 90mil radio. Their takeovers have aired on Future Intel, Kiosk Radio, and Stranded.fm. Beyond radio, plusplusplus curates interdisciplinary events, including +++ invites at Cashmere Radio (Berlin), a Milan show with 4khd and Teqa, and a two-day program for CTM/Transmediale’s Vorspiel 2024.
