Events

Since 2023, Cie 209 has been organising cultural events. We regularly host films, readings, concerts and exhibitions at Upcycling in Neukölln (Hobrechtstr. 54 10247 Berlin). The smell of sawdust after sanding or the regular arrival of little treasures from a bygone era, which shape the daily life in the workshop on Hobrechtstr., seem to be ideal for inspiration and exchange. Our aim is to bring artists and their audiences together. We believe that the unusual setting of the events has a positive impact on coming together and can open new ways of interacting with each other and we feel grateful to be there.

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Here’s an overview of the events that took place till now.




GO OUT AND PLAY
Film Screening and Concert
October 4, 2024

Concert: Antje Vowinckel & Els Vandeweyer
Film: Philip Morris & Jérémie Pujau

In 2013, Salon Bruit e.V. and Audition Records organized a series of concerts by artists from the experimental scene in the cinema of a former residential building in Berlin. Each concert was filmed and published online, accompanied by an interview with the artist, to provide a partial but necessary insight into a highly dynamic scene that is unfortunately only sparsely documented and was even more so back then.
From this heterogeneous material, the film weaves together the narratives of this group of women and traces their musical journey through their individual experiences and challenges that led them to Berlin to join a scene that offers them little chance of financial reward or mainstream success.
In line with the way the protagonists conceive their music, this experimental documentary also provides insight into their unique approach to creating and performing in a genre that defies prevailing musical rules and structures through radical aesthetic choices.
Before the film screening, two of the film's protagonists, Antje Vowinckel and Els Vandeweyer gave a guitar-saxophone duo concert. Afterwards, there was a discussion with one of the film's directors, Jérémie Pujau.

Find out more about Jérémie Pujau's work here.
And about the musicians Else Vandeweyer and Antje Vowinckel.

THAT USED THIS THERE / POETS CORNER
Poetry Workshop
July 6, 2024

Artist: Katarina Gotic


Poet’s Corner and Cie 209 invited Katarina Gotic to lead a workshop at Upcycling. Together, we upcycled old texts and created a textual sculpture. We copied, cut, wrote, rewrote, painted, glued, drilled, and somehow made it all work—using materials found that day. We explored, experimented, and discussed what upcycling means for both the world and for poetry. The result was presented to the public at Silent Green Kulturquartier as part of the Poesie Festival (Haus für Poesie).
Katarina Gotić is a poet and conceptual artist from Bosnia, who also creates collages and works with found materials. This year, she published her first poetry book, we need a breathing tongue between (Kith Books, 2024).

Find out more about Katarina Gotic's work here.
And about the Poesie Festival here.

SOUK MACHINE / 48 STUNDEN NEUKÖLLN
Sound Installation
June 27-30, 2024

Artists: Leila Boutaam, Adrien Rouchaleou & Memona Boutaam

As part of the 48 Stunden Neukölln Festival, Clean Plate Society showcased a sound installation, Souk Machine. This project, led by Leila Boutaam, Adrien Rouchaleou and Memona Boutaam, focused on capturing the voices and songs of market vendors, exploring the significance of dialects and migrant voices in shaping urban cultures. Visitors engaged with the installation, which highlighted the diverse soundscapes of our communities, particularly in the face of gentrification. This event celebrated cultural diversity through food and sound, fostering intercommunal relationships. Attendees also savored natural wines from Samovino, which could be enjoyed in front of the workshop on the street that had been closed for the occasion, contributing to a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for social interaction.

Find out more about 48 Stunden Neukölln here.

JUSTIZ UND KLIMAWANDEL
Panel Discussion
June 18, 2024

Guests: Tina Löffelsend (BUND), Emmanuel Schlichter (Green Legal Impact) & Zoe Ruge (RAZ e.V. / Letzte Generation)
Moderation: Caroline Elias
Grafic recording: Anaïs Edely

For the first time, we opened the space for a political discussion and invited various actors to talk about the role of court decisions in the fight against climate change. The discussion addressed both the various lawsuits against states for climate inaction and the lawsuits against climate activists in the context of civil disobedience actions. As a starting point was the question whether these rulings could play a role in German (or even European) politics and what long-term impact these rulings might have in terms of addressing climate change. This panel discussion was organized following the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights issued that spring, which marked a significant precedent by condemning the Swiss state for its failure to take action on climate change, making it the first such ruling at the European level.

The discussion can be viewed here.

Find out more about Anaïs Edely's work here.

To continue the discussion:
BUND-Klimaklage
Green Legal Impact
Rechte der Natur
Raz e.V

THE WORLD IN SMALL PIECES
Film Screening
May 25, 2024

Film: Reveka R

Dr. Hans Joachim Paul, a 73-year-old retired physicist, expresses his feelings about retirement through modeling the world in small figures and enjoying nature in his greenhouse. He occasionally returns to his institute, where his past still resonates.
Reveka R, a young documentary filmmaker from Ukraine, arrived in Berlin at the beginning of the war. Through her filmmaking, she processes her experiences, using her camera to delve into the complexities of Berlin and European societies. Reveka views her creative work as essential for her mental well-being, often exploring themes through the lens of specific characters.
The film is a bizarre portrait of Dr. Paul, whom she met in the basement of the institute. Their friendship blossomed as she sought to understand physics while he shared his unconventional hobbies and beliefs.


More about Reveka R and the film here.

OUTRUN*
Reading
March 23, 2024

Author: Christoph Mille

Outrun* by Christoph Mille is a collection of micro-stories that collectively create a rich and expansive mosaic of the life and death of a traveler in search of the one, the true, bonus level - where the gold coins jingle, Peach wears her beach outfit, and people sing your name. It starts in West Berlin in the 1980s.
Christoph Mille studied design, speaks Japanese, develops drone software and agricultural AI, and has written a feature film. Christoph read about 10 micro-stories. Outrun* is still a work in progress.

INTERIOR SPACE
Exhibition, Wine Tasting, Concert, Reading, Artist Talk
Co-curated with Samovino
November 24-26, 2023

Painter: Laura Sagmeister

Laura Sagmeister is an established artist from Vojvodina, Serbia, known for her powerful paintings and drawings that explore her innermost self. Her interest in the abstract forms of fruits, bodies, and trees has guided her in her quest for contact with her unconscious. Her "Interior Space" is created from signs that become visible when we step away from today's saturated world, revealing a unique space for individual reflection.
Accompanying the exhibition was her husband, Erne Sagmeister, one of the most interesting winemakers in Serbia, an artist talk, a reading and a beautiful jazz concert by the N. Cavoli Trio.

More about Laura Sagmeister here
About Erne Sagmeister here.
About Nick Cavoli's music here and here.
And to discover the wines of Samovino here.