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2017,

2002

Schillerpromenade

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Berlin

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Mind-the-fungi, Lab, 2019, Foto: Bon Alog

Mind-the-fungi, Workshop, 2019, Foto: Bon Alog

To run a space is a form of appreciation of other artists, it is an outcome of friendship and mutual understanding; it is an indication of trust between all involved. To run a space means to take responsibility. To run a space is not only self-organization – money may not be vital to put up a show – but it is for sure necessary to animate a space and keep it alive. The prize comes due to hard and merited work, but maybe a grant would be more befitting than a prize? Maybe an iron scaffold holding up a structure in advance is better suited than a gold star for accomplishments? To run a space is a full time job. A group of artists who share their enthusiasm, interests, time, and skills would impart a project with a larger circulation of assignments between the makers. I am convinced that the longevity and success of a space relies on a horizontally organized (net) work.I wish that politicians would realize how important funding structures are and how much these can shape an art scene – shape a city.Art has the power to make people think and feel differently. Art has the power to activate change.