Open discussion sessions in an unconference-style
After discussing local food initiatives and sustainable water use in the last two Ngopi, Ngopi.6 focuses on the question of housing in urban spaces. Everyday life in the city requires different demands on our homes, creating multiple definitions of dwelling. What does "home" mean to urban dwellers in Bandung, apart from its function as shelter? We invited Ackay Deni from 725 mdpl and Ridwan Hutagalung from Bio Tour & Komunitas Aleut to share their knowledge and experiences with this range of topics and to discuss the meaning of housing, dwelling and living with us in the Unconference.
In relation to preventing the spread of Covid-19, Ngopi.6 will be implemented virtually through Zoom.
The bi-monthly
Ngopi series is part of
Rubicon, a cultural initiative by the Goethe-Institut Bandung, Institut Français d’Indonési Bandung and Rakarsa Foundation that unfolds throughout the whole year of 2021. Ngopi seeks to further explore the collaborative experiences of local artistic/creative/activist actors in their creative process as well as challenges, obstacles and potentials of working collectively on current issues in the city of Bandung. Consisting of nine open discussion sessions in an unconference-style, each Ngopi presents discussion triggers – inputs by local experts and practitioners – which result in an open discussion and fluid conversation with the audience-participants. The Ngopi series will emphasize three main topics: collective identity and diversity, environment and sustainability, and social justice and empowerment in our shared urban space. With these informal yet in-depth conversations we seek to build the ground for the next stages of the overall project.
Rubicon is produced in partnership with Rakarsa Foundation, the Goethe-Institut Bandung and the Institut Français d’Indonésie IFI Bandung, and supported by the German-Franco Cultural Fund. The project consists of a series of unconferences, a hackathon, and a final exhibition in December 2021.
Endira F Julianda is an artist and art activist based in Bandung. Her work revolves around the construction of nature traced through observations of urban life. She is also involved in managing various fine art initiatives in Bandung and co-founded the Rodha Among Karsa (RAKARSA) Cooperative and Foundation. Endira is our moderator for Ngopi. 4 to Ngopi.6.
Riyadhus Shalihin is the founder and artistic director of the Bandung Performance Art Forum, and a playwrighter, theater maker, video and performance artist. He has been involved in many national and international contemporary arts meetings and festivals. He makes archives to create social imagination. Riyadhus is our facilitator for Ngopi.4 to Ngopi.6.
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