A participatory discussion format by otc

As part of the series Have We Passed Peak Collective?, the artists’ collective, otc - Observant Thick Conversation, explores collective work from an artistic and non-artistic perspective: What are the needs and prerequisites for collective work? How can collectives be supported and strengthened and learn from each other? The collective would like to discuss and debate these topics in conversation with curators and in exchange with interested visitors.
In formats such as a symposium, an exhibition and discussion formats, otc takes up various questions from this complex of topics at different locations. At Künstler:innenhaus Bremen, the participatory discussion format will focus on the role of institutions in the context of collective work. What conditions must be in place for artists’ collectives to work productively in an institutional context? What are the challenges and opportunities for institutions and curators when working with collectives? How can institutions work together collectively?
otc invites you to discuss these and other questions together with independent and institutional curators and directors from the visual and performing arts.

Have We Passed Peak Collective? was created as part of a grant at the invitation of Künstlerhaus Lauenburg and is a cooperation between Künstlerhaus Lauenburg, Lothringer 13, KH Künstler:innenhaus Bremen and other institutions. The aim of the project, which runs until 2025, is for knowledge, understanding and solidarity to grow with each station and for networks to emerge that jointly contribute to improving the situation of collective collaboration in the art world and on a cultural policy level.
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Invited actors:

Anna K. Becker and Katrin Hylla, artistic direction, Schwankhalle Bremen
Marita Landgraf, artistic director, Künstlerhaus and Stadtgalerie Künstlerhaus Lauenburg
Vincent Schier, freelance curator, Berlin