BLVSH and CULTURE ROOM are pleased to present 13 artistic positions in the fields of painting, photography, and sculpture at Paloma Bar at Kottbusser Tor. In an art and cultural scene still dominated by men, the diverse (artistic) perspectives of FLINTA* (Female, Lesbian, Inter, Non-binary, Trans, Genderqueer and Agender) individuals remain largely underrepresented. Although the FLINTA* movement has been active since the 1990s in advocating for the rights and recognition of these groups, even today we continue to witness a lack of acceptance, disadvantages, and discrimination against these individuals and their ideas or concepts — including within the cultural sector. From this starting point, the curatorial foundation of this exhibition is built on the conviction that art, in all its forms and manifestations, holds the potential to process important political and social currents across the most diverse media and thereby advance significant societal issues. The art and cultural scene, in particular, can no longer be conceived or understood without the diverse and exciting perspectives of FLINTA* individuals. In this case, art does not present itself as an end in itself, but rather as a catalyst for long-overdue societal rethinking. This event therefore aims to increase awareness of FLINTA* perspectives, to present their works in a space as safe as possible, to listen to the voices of the artists, and to perceive their ideas and concepts without prejudice. In line with the motto of the BLVSH collective, this event focuses on promoting the visibility of women, trans, and non-binary people and their flourishing within a cultural scene still dominated by men. In addition to the artistic positions, musicians and DJs belonging to the FLINTA* community will provide a musical program during exhibition hours as well as at the afterparty on 6 October, 2022. BLVSH means to flourish, to bloom, to come to life. The Berlin-based DJ collective was founded to showcase, support, and promote new FLINTA* talents. Its goal is to increase the visibility of women, trans, and non-binary people and foster their flourishing within a clubbing scene that is still dominated by men. As a DJ/producer collective, the BLVSH crew is available for DJ gigs, live performances, and panel discussions.
