Open discussion sessions in an unconference-style
Who is invisible in public space? What is the state of human rights in Bandung? How can we support marginalized groups? In Ngopi.6, presenters Vincent Rumahloine and Gian Ergiansyah invite a change of perspective and focus on the experiences of people who are often marginalized in the public sphere. Human rights activists Indra Simorangkir from Rumah Cemara and Dwi Surya from Female Plus talk about their everyday working life and experiences in their organisations and reflect with the participants on how artistic projects can support human rights.
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.
Vincent Rumahloine, artist, lecturer, founder of the Sanggar Seni Rupa Kontemporer, and Chairman of the Rakarsa Foundation. After graduating from FSRD Institut Teknologi Bandung he worked with different communities to build a "safe space" for all people from various backgrounds. Currently, he is taking a master's degree in Anthropology at Padjadjaran University Bandung.
Gian Ergiansyah / Gabriel was, born, raised and lives in Bandung. He is an anthropological researcher who has an interest in environmental, urban and artistic issues. He is active in river activities by establishing Sakola Cikapundung and joining forces with Studio Batur, an art studio in the Dago Pakar area.
Indra Simorangkir is a social activist with a focus on the issue of narcotics and health (HIV / AIDS). He has done a lot of socializing drugs and HIV / AIDS to the community through a variety of approaches such as sports and class discussions. Now he has joined the Positive Indonesia Network to fight for the health rights of people with HIV through a peer support system, principled on the meaningful involvement of people with HIV at all levels of the HIV response. Previously ws part of Rumah Cemara Bandung.
Dwi Surya is a member of the West Java regional council of the Indonesian Positive Women's Association as well as part of the Female Plus organization, which is engaged in many issues in urban areas regarding HIV, prostitution, women and children.
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