[resource-net] Black Lives Matter

Fri Jun 5 19:01:53 CEST 2020

Greetings all,

I'm just listening to Museums as Crime Scenes,
A Conversation with Ariella Aïsha Azoulay, Bonaventure Soh Bejeng
Ndikung, and Jonas Tinius.
- which will be available here later:
http://reboot.fm/2020/06/05/museums-as-crime-scenes/

It speaks very much to the discussion here of a solidarity statement
with Black Lives Matter.
I think Bona just said something like "If you represent an
organization, don't make claims about being in solidarity with us, be
in solidarity with us. If there are not black artists in your program,
you are not in solidarity with us." And the conversation goes on...

All the best,
Diana

> Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:24:13 +0200
> Subject: Re: [resource-net] resource-net Digest, Vol 92, Issue 4
> Greetings All,
>
> Just a short missive here while I'm tuning into this conversation:
> http://reboot.fm/2020/06/04/lethal-racism-music-and-word-with-mit-olad-aden-saraya-gomis-tbc/
>
> I'm all for some kind of code of conduct, especially one that could be
> shared around organizations that feel that they need one. It was great
> that Transmediale was able to respond to incidents happening in and
> around the media art scene. That small act encouraged me to make use
> of it (yes, when I've had some private concerns about people attending
> the event) and certainly made me more comfortable attending the event.
> I knew they had my back if something happened.
>
> On the other hand, actions speak louder than words. I don't know what
> people /organizations do on a daily basis that would demonstrate (or
> not) being able to support Black Lives Matter. I've been totally
> impressed with how responsive the Latitude on Air team has been (and
> even with the Goethe Institute) and how much we have worked to bring
> in a lot of voices speaking directly to the things unfolding around
> the world. Ok, that is a kind of result of resources and political
> will.
>
> What kind of concerns me is people taking a vocal stand rather than
> taking action. A vocal stand can also be an act, but... if that vocal
> act is where things end.
> Maybe better just donate to a worthy cause :)
>
> I'm sure we'll have a huge list of organizations and initiatives that
> could use your support by the end of this program!
>
> All the best,
>
> Diana
>
>
>
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Rachel Uwa <rachel.uwa at gmail.com>
> > To: Kristoffer Gansing <kg at transmediale.de>
> > Cc: Resource Net <resource-net at transmediale.de>
> > Bcc:
> > Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020 22:43:57 +0200
> > Subject: Re: [resource-net] Could we take a group stand for #blacklivesmatter ?
> > Thanks Kristoffer. Will you be joining Resource Network once you give up
> > your email address up? :)
> >
> > I still think Resource Network should either adopt that code of conduct you
> > shared and make it more prominent on any page talking about the network
> > or come together to edit it or write a new one. It's not very thorough and
> > since its all jumbled together in a paragraph it feels
> > kind of like an afterthought. Presentation as everyone here knows-- matters!
> >
> > It just feels like this group could very easily stand for something
> > collectively.
> > I realise it's a very disjointed group. Perhaps this is why there was the
> > working group offshoot with Lieke, Ela, Tatiana, etc.
> > but haven't heard that they've met in awhile. I want to be involved with a
> > community of people that care and have a point of view, and get things done
> > not just people who want to come together for transmediale Vorspiel every
> > year and then complain about how transmediale tickets
> > for Vorspiel participants are fewer and fewer each year.
> >
> > The people in that working group for sure are those people but maybe I have
> > to let go of the dream that Resource Network could
> > ever be that. Too many people temporarily coming and going or never
> > engaging. Feeling jaded. Why are we here again?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 7:24 PM Kristoffer Gansing <kg at transmediale.de>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Rachel and everyone,
> > >
> > > (yes, still using my old transmediale e-mail for a while but not much
> > > longer)
> > >
> > > There was a code of conduct for the 2020 edition of transmediale as the
> > > result of an awareness workshop last fall.
> > > https://2020.transmediale.de/content/code-of-conduct
> > > Its the first search hit on transmediale + code of conduct ;-)
> > >
> > > best,
> > > Kristoffer
> > >
> > > On 03.06.20 16:27, Rachel Uwa wrote:
> > > > Hi Everyone,
> > > >
> > > > After thinking about it I suppose it doesn't make sense because we should
> > > > really speak out about all world tragedies
> > > > rather than just cherry picking the ones we might have relations to. Or
> > > > otherwise just discussing more about what could be done locally.
> > > > Well as I said I didn't know but just wanted to put the idea out there to
> > > > hear what others think.
> > > >
> > > > For me, this also brings up the topic of having a code-of-conduct or some
> > > > way of stating what we as a collective stand for and
> > > > the kinds of behaviour we do and don't support.
> > > >
> > > > We (School of MA) use the Berlin Code of Conduct
> > > > <https://berlincodeofconduct.org/>.
> > > >
> > > > It doesn't appear there is one for Resource Network
> > > > <https://transmediale.de/content/resource-transmedial-culture-berlin> or
> > > > for transmediale <https://transmediale.de/> either.
> > > > Can anyone confirm?
> > > >
> > > > Would anyone else be interested in considering to write one or to adopt
> > > one?
> > > > It feels like now is a good time to make clear what we do and don't stand
> > > > for moving forward.
> > > > But curious what the rest of you think.
> > > >
> > > > I know there are like 100 people at least on this Resource mailing list.
> > > > Happy to hear from voices who don't normally speak up! But of course,
> > > just
> > > > as happy to hear from anyone at any time! :)
> > > >
> > > > Warmly,
> > > > Rachel
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 12:45 PM Christian de Lutz <
> > > > cdelutz at artlaboratory-berlin.org> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Hi Rachel,
> > > >>
> > > >> I think it would be interesting to bring these topics of on this or
> > > >> similar forums...maybe with a slant towards the forum theme (eg here:
> > > >> technology and racism in the current crisis?; with the project space
> > > >> network: representation of people of color in the arts in Berlin?) Maybe
> > > >> worthwhile connecting with some of the groups organizing protest in
> > > Berlin
> > > >> such
> > > >>
> > > http://isdonline.de/?fbclid=IwAR30-_nraiV2Pa1KbfYsqWUusTe0ge-OCBCfglSJMMswCJAjQ7QjPne8aY
> > > >> <
> > > http://isdonline.de/?fbclid=IwAR30-_nraiV2Pa1KbfYsqWUusTe0ge-OCBCfglSJMMswCJAjQ7QjPne8aY0
> > > >
> > > >> 0
> > > >>
> > > >> Please keep me informed on this.
> > > >>
> > > >> Best,
> > > >>
> > > >> Chris
> > > >> ---
> > > >>
> > > >> *Christian de Lutz
> > > >> ARTLABORATORYBERLIN*Prinzenallee 34
> > > >> 13359 Berlin
> > > >>
> > > >> *Office/ Post address:*
> > > >> Nostitzstrasse 12
> > > >> 10961 Berlinwww.artlaboratory-berlin.org
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> On 03.06.2020 12:23, Rachel Uwa wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> Hi again,
> > > >>
> > > >> Different topic so I'm starting a different thread.
> > > >>
> > > >> As most of you probably know, race wars are happening in the US
> > > currently
> > > >> in a very violent way.
> > > >>
> > > >> I used to think Europe was much more progressive on race until a couple
> > > of
> > > >> years ago when I finally realised it's not that it's progressive but
> > > that
> > > >> these very difficult discussions have barely even begun here.
> > > >>
> > > >> I was just wondering if it would be appropriate or possible for Resource
> > > >> (or as a community of Berlin project spaces and independent
> > > organisations
> > > >> in general) that we make our collective voices heard on this topic or
> > > put
> > > >> out a group statement perhaps?
> > > >>
> > > >> Of course, I realise it's easy to involve ourselves in the US discussion
> > > >> but we know this happens here as well. What can we do if anything
> > > >> collectively on this topic?
> > > >>
> > > >> Happy to hear any thoughtful comments. I have no answers but just
> > > wonder if
> > > >> together our voices can be louder.
> > > >>
> > > >> Warmly,
> > > >> Rachel
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> *Founder | School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe  **
> > > http://schoolofma.org/
> > > >> <http://schoolofma.org/>*
> > > >> *Twitter |  **https://twitter.com/schoolofmaaa
> > > >> <https://twitter.com/schoolofmaaa>*
> > > >> *Facebook |  **https://www.facebook.com/schoolofmachines
> > > >> <https://www.facebook.com/schoolofmachines>*
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> > *Founder | School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe  **http://schoolofma.org/
> > <http://schoolofma.org/>*
> > *Twitter |  **https://twitter.com/schoolofmaaa
> > <https://twitter.com/schoolofmaaa>*
> > *Facebook |  **https://www.facebook.com/schoolofmachines
> > <https://www.facebook.com/schoolofmachines>*
> >
> > --
> > resource-net mailing list
> > resource-net at transmediale.de
> > https://mailman.transmediale.de/mailman/listinfo/resource-net-transmediale.de
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Michael Ang <contactmang at gmail.com>
> To: Rachel Uwa <rachel.uwa at gmail.com>
> Cc: cdelutz at artlaboratory-berlin.org, Resource Net <resource-net at transmediale.de>
> Bcc:
> Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 18:58:06 +0200
> Subject: Re: [resource-net] Opening up your events/venues during/after COVID-19?
> This just in from the bbk newsletter:
>
> auf seiner Sitzung vom 28.05.2020 hat der Senat beschlossen, dass ab 02.
> Juni 2020 Veranstaltungen für Publikum bis zu 150 Personen und Open Air bis
> 200 Personen durchgeführt werden dürfen. Ab dem 30. Juni 2020 dürfen an
> Veranstaltungen in Räumen bis zu 300 Personen und Open Air ab 16. Juni bis
> zu 500 Personen und ab 30. Juni bis zu 1000 Personen teilnehmen. Es gelten
> die einschlägigen Hygieneregeln. Außerdem können Bibliotheken wieder als
> Arbeits- und Lernort genutzt werden. (Auszug aus der heutigen
> Pressemitteilung des Senats)
>
> Translated:
> At its meeting on May 28, 2020, the Senate decided that from June 2, 2020
> events for audiences up to 150 people and open air up to 200 people may be
> held. From June 30, 2020, events in rooms up to 300 people and open air
> from June 16 up to 500 people and from June 30 up to 1000 people can take
> part. The relevant hygiene rules apply. Libraries can also be used as a
> place to work and study again. (Excerpt from today's Senate press release)
>
> On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 12:04 PM Rachel Uwa <rachel.uwa at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > thanks for sharing your thoughts and suggestions!
> >
> > I am in fact still having to pay a monthly rent for my space at ACUD but
> > that is not why I would consider running classes.
> > It's just that many people who've applied are messaging me regularly and
> > still very enthusiastic about joining the programs
> > so it's hard to not want to do what I can to try and still make some of
> > them happen.
> >
> > I'm already running online classes and they're going quite well. I've
> > decided to postpone several classes to 2021
> > but for the exception of one machine learning class we will postpone to
> > September. Let's see.
> >
> > Anyway, definitely up for learning more about planned procedures and
> > protocols. Perhaps a group call for anyone interested
> > once things start opening up more could be nice, mid-July perhaps unless
> > there's a need to do it sooner!
> >
> > Warmly,
> > Rachel
> >
> > On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 9:51 AM Christian de Lutz <
> > cdelutz at artlaboratory-berlin.org> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Rachel,
> > >
> > > I have to agree with Oliver and Ela. There will be no 'normal' until
> > there
> > > is a vaccine, and there will be a second wave at some point later this
> > year
> > > - the question is only when and how big. That will depend on all of us.
> > In
> > > the 1918 flu epidemic, which is much cited, the second wave was the big
> > > killer, and third and fourth waves were as big as the first...but each
> > > situation is different.
> > >
> > > The deciding point for you may be *why*. Acquaintances in gastronomy tell
> > > me they don't expect much, if any, profit in the next months, but are
> > open
> > > to reduce their losses. Since you don't pay rent all year long, it may be
> > > financially better for you to cancel for the year. If you want to
> > continue
> > > for other reasons, here are some ideas to think about:
> > >
> > >
> > >    - Outside instead of inside. This is much safer. But as you will be in
> > >    a group, and unlikely to maintain distance at all times, masks (and
> > hand
> > >    sanitizer again and again) will be a must.
> > >    - This will be tricky with tech, but maybe if you were to do a program
> > >    about urban space or ecology or DIY Bio (I can make suggestions here,
> > if
> > >    you are interested).
> > >    - If inside then a huge space and small classes (how do people work
> > >    together and maintain distance, though?). The only spaces I can think
> > of
> > >    here are clubs - which could use the money. 8-10 people in 1000+qm for
> > >    instance.
> > >    - All combined with online group work.
> > >
> > >
> > >    - Try to keep it to local people. There will be inter-EU travel, but I
> > >    don't see people coming from outside the EU without having to go
> > through a
> > >    14-day quarantine. Even the UK will be outside the bubble (which is
> > good
> > >    considering the situation there). But even this inter-EU travel will
> > bring
> > >    risks and spread the virus. It will be a good summer to build the
> > local
> > >    community.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > As for ALB: we will be opening an exhibition in the Futurium lab in the
> > > Summer. They have their own rules... from what I've heard max. 15 people
> > > (including staff) in the lower floor, and Maskenpflicht. In late August
> > we
> > > plan to open an exhibition that would have opened 10 days ago. It will be
> > > in our space and a neighboring space. We envision a situation where max.
> > 2
> > > people can visit each space at the same time, with masks and with us
> > > providing hand sanitizer. We may not be able to run the show as long as
> > > planned and will adjust accordingly.
> > >
> > > Wishing you all the best. Feel free to write me directly if you have
> > > questions.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > >
> > > *Christian de Lutz
> > > ARTLABORATORYBERLIN*Prinzenallee 34
> > > 13359 Berlin
> > >
> > > *Office/ Post address:*
> > > Nostitzstrasse 12
> > > 10961 Berlinwww.artlaboratory-berlin.org
> > >
> > >
> > > On 02.06.2020 13:04, Rachel Uwa wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Resourcers,
> > >
> > > I hope you're all healthy and well.
> > > I'm writing as I'm curious about the state of things with your events and
> > > venues. I heard Disruption Network Lab over the weekend mention at their
> > > conference that they are holding a film screening at the end of July at
> > > ACUD and wondered where the rest of the community is at.
> > >
> > > I'm curious how you're all making your decisions.
> > >
> > > I'm having to decide on whether to run, postpone or cancel classes that
> > > were supposed to take place here in Berlin this summer. Just when I think
> > > I've made a decision things start to feel "normal" and I wonder how the
> > > rest of you are making or not making your decisions. Impromptu event
> > > support group?
> > >
> > > I'm also wondering if people are running events will you have hand
> > > sanitizer and masks on hand or how else are you planning to handle the
> > > cleanliness and health side of things?
> > >
> > > Happy to hear your thoughts, thanks in advance!
> > >
> > > Warmly,
> > > Rachel
> > >
> > > *Founder | School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe  **
> > http://schoolofma.org/
> > > <http://schoolofma.org/>*
> > > *Twitter |  **https://twitter.com/schoolofmaaa
> > > <https://twitter.com/schoolofmaaa>*
> > > *Facebook |  **https://www.facebook.com/schoolofmachines
> > > <https://www.facebook.com/schoolofmachines>*
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> > *Founder | School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe  **
> > http://schoolofma.org/
> > <http://schoolofma.org/>*
> > *Twitter |  **https://twitter.com/schoolofmaaa
> > <https://twitter.com/schoolofmaaa>*
> > *Facebook |  **https://www.facebook.com/schoolofmachines
> > <https://www.facebook.com/schoolofmachines>*
> > --
> > resource-net mailing list
> > resource-net at transmediale.de
> >
> > https://mailman.transmediale.de/mailman/listinfo/resource-net-transmediale.de
> >
>
> --
> resource-net mailing list
> resource-net at transmediale.de
> https://mailman.transmediale.de/mailman/listinfo/resource-net-transmediale.de