Lothringer 13 Halle

After our successful opening last Saturday, the programme “Touch me I’m sick” includes a series of workshops and participatory formats that offer different approaches to body, movement, sound, and collective practice. They are open to people with and without disabilities and invite participants to experience and shape artistic processes together. 
Before and after the workshops, visitors are invited to explore the exhibitions in the Halle or the Forecast (the frontstore of Lothringer 13 Halle), or to browse the curated selection of books and music. 
The Forecast functions as an open space for encounter, rest, and work, where the programme’s themes are further developed. In addition to a temporary library, the space features a video by Kay Matter @kaykaykaymatter , a series of small, tactile bronze sculptures by Mira Mann @mira__mann , and an ongoing artistic intervention by Serena Ferrario @serenaferrario1986 .
 * Every Friday, 16:00 - 18:00: Open Studio with Serena Ferrario @serenaferrario1986 * Thursday, May 7 & 14, 18:30 – 20:30: Community Music with Marja Burchard & Wolfi Schlick @marjaburchard @wolfischlick * Saturday, May 16, 2026, 15:00 – 17:30: Somatic Body Practice with Lucy Wilke & Pawel Dudus @lucy_alena_wilke @pleasure_oracle * Sunday, May 17, 2026, 14:00 – 15:00: Inclusive Dance Workshop for children of any age with Kim Flamminger @kims_kindertanz * Sunday, May 17, 2026, 15:30 – 17:30: All Abled Dance Session with Andrea Marton, Vanessa Thron & Laura Pudelek @marton_bewegt @vanessa_thron @laura_shabam_pudelek * Thursday, May 21 & 28, 18:30 – 20:30: All Abled Choir with Pola Dobler @pola_sophie 

 For further information, please check our website or reach out to us via Email: [email protected]. Photos: Milena Wojhan @milena.wojhan

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT – TOUCH ME I’M SICK 
Touch me I’m sick starts on May 2, 2026 at Lothringer 13 Halle. Over the course of a month, the program explores the relationship between illness, disability, and artistic practice. Initiated and curated by Mira Mann, it‘s conceived as a discursive space for people with and without disabilities, and as an independent position within the ongoing main exhibition “Antifascism: Now.” Workshops, performances, concerts, and artistic contributions foreground creative expression as a universal language. In collaboration with organisations, self-help groups, and artists with disabilities, a diverse programme has been developed that reflects on the relationship between physical and mental conditions and artistic practice. Crip to crip. with Kay Matter @kaykaykaymatter Serena Ferrario @serenaferrario1986 Mira Mann @mira__mann Rosalie Wanka & Kassandra Wedel @rosaliewanka @kasscalldance Dan Daw @dandawcp Olivia Rivière & Lisen Pousette @oliviariviere @pousette Münchner Community Orchestra Lucy Wilke & Pawel Dudus @lucy_alena_wilke @pleasure_oracle Kim Flamminger @kims_kindertanz Andrea Marton & Vanessa Thron @marton_bewegt @vanessa_thron Laura Pudelek @laura_shabam_pudelek Marja Burchard & Wolfi Schlick @marjaburchard @wolfischlick Jan Geiger & LJ Jeschke @mrjohnnyeck @l_jay_yes The Witches of Westend @witches_of_westend_choir BODYBODYBDOYBODY @bodybodybody.body All Abled Choir & Pola Dobler @pola_sophie The program was financially supported by Musikfonds e.V., the Department of Arts and Culture of the City of Munich, and the Multiple Sclerosis Societies of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 
Project contributors: Curator: Mira Mann @mira__mann Co-curator: Jakob Braito @fullscale_opportunities 
Production: Chuck Winter @chuck__winter Co-production: Kiawash Sallehsari @kulanz.mfg 
Outreach: Selina Hahn Sound engineering: Peter Pazmandi Graphic design: Anja Lekavski & Sara Al-Afifi @anja.lekavski @szalafifi Administration: Marc Erhardt @marcerhardt

Antifascism: Now. / Lothringer 13 Halle Scarf Limited Edition of 100 (only 40 pieces left) No-war-but-class-war price: € 20 (class struggle discount) Base price: €25 (covers production costs) Solidarity price: €45 (supports the production of a next limited edition) Patron price: €90 (for generous bourgeois comrades) With the opening of the transnational project Antifascism: Now., we released a fan scarf as a gesture against fascism in fandom and sports. Be on the safe side and get your piece at Lothringer 13’s bookshop – join the ANTI DOOM LOOP KULT. Design: @anja.lekavski @carinalamboy Photos: @carinalamboy Model: @nameizmekdes

ДИКИЙ ВИНОГРАД* *(UKRAINIAN FOR WILD GRAPEVINE) Permanent work commissioned by @lothringer13 Halle in the context of the project “Antifacism: Now.”, in cooperation with Goethe-Institut and @artistinresidencemunich Curated by @kalasliebfried “Дикий Виноград” (Ukrainian for ‘wild grapevine’) is a site-specific intervention by Karina Synytsia, in which the grapevine is presented as a mere vessel for fragility and rebirth, emerging from a process of mourning for the lives lost since the russian occupation of Ukraine. Stretching across the staircase of the gallery’s post-war industrial architecture (Lothringer 13 was a motor grinding workshop before becoming a contemporary art gallery in 1980), Synytsia weaves the wild grapevine as a motif from her childhood home, itself part of a post-war reparations project involving German labour in Siverskodonetsk. Grounded in archival research, the work examines how industrial and urban sites carry traces of past production, labour, and occupation. Her hometown, Siverskodonetsk, located in the Luhansk region, once a thriving Soviet industrial centre, has over decades become a space marked by russian war crimes and occupation; its factories and infrastructure reveal layers of historical intervention and appropriation. The original vine reimagined in the painting, which climbed through several floors, withered after the 2022 invasion forced Synytsia’s family to flee. Reconstructed here from visual archives of Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Kyiv, the grapevine serves as a living metaphor for rootedness and loss. Through this artwork, reparation is articulated as an ongoing process of memory and responsibility in the present, including in the current context of contemporary russian fascism and its violent impact on the whole region. Text by @ilariasponda Photo by @_christiankain

From the Exhibition #14— ANTIFASCISM: NOW.
Ismet Mujezinović

(Loan from the collection of artworks, History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo.) @historijski.muzejbih 
Juriš (“Charge”) (1947), paradigmatic of Socialist Realism in Bosnian-Herzegovinian art, depicts faceless German soldiers battling partisan fighters, in which the artist was a participant since 1941. Demonstrating the coexistence of artistic and antifascist practice, Ismet Mujezinović (1907–1984) was also among the founders of the Secondary School of Applied Arts in Sarajevo, the Association of Artists of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the International Portrait Gallery in Tuzla. In Juriš, Mujezinović depicts a dramatic historical moment of a partisan charge, with the focus of the scene directed toward a centrally positioned red flag. As a symbol of social and political revolution, around which the pyramidal-composed figures are organized, Juriš references the painting Liberty Leading the People (1830) by the French artist Eugène Delacroix. Mujezinović – who spent part of his artistic training in Paris – reinterprets this well-known work about the French Revolution within the Yugoslav partisan context. Instead of Marianne, the personification of liberty in Delacroix’s work, the peak of the composition in Juriš is dominated by the flag, which becomes the “central figure”, embodying the collective struggle and the ideals of the emerging social order. In contrast to Delacroix, Mujezinović does not highlight individual figures; instead the painting frames the people as the driving force of historical transformation.


ANTIFASCISM: NOW. is a cooperation between Lothringer 13 Halle and the Goethe-Institut. Supported by the City of Munich — Department of Arts and Culture. Funded by Stiftung Kunstfonds and EVZ-Stiftung. Photo (Slide 1-3) Christian Kain @_christiankain Photo (Slide 4,5) History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo @historijski.muzejbih

Im Eingangsbereich der Lothringer 13 Halle entsteht ein neuer Ort: Breeding Corner.
Kein Rückzugsort, sondern ein Ort zum Brüten über zeitaktuelle Ideen und Konzepte. Neben den erhältlichen Publikationen in unserem Wolke Verlag-Bookstore entsteht hier eine wachsende Auswahl an Publikationen, die nicht verkauft werden, sondern vor Ort als Bibliothek zugänglich sind.  Die zur Verfügung gestellten Materialien sind nicht nur Dokumente, sondern Werkzeuge: Sie erweitern den Raum um Strategien progressiver Kulturarbeit. Die Auswahl wird um seltene, schwer zugängliche oder aktuell relevante Publikationenn fortlaufend ergänzt und entwickelt sich mit dem Programm und in Reaktion auf die Gegenwart. Den Auftakt macht das Artist Book CONCEPTS von Henrike Naumann: ein Ordner aus spiegelpoliertem Edelstahl mit rund 100 Konzeptpapieren – Recherchen, Skizzen, Entwürfe, Materialproben. Zusammen mit weiteren Publikationen der Künstlerin gibt er Einblick in Arbeitsweisen, die sich klar gegen faschistische Kontinuitäten richten. Die Präsentation erfolgt im Gedenken an Henrike Naumann und ihr unermüdliches Wirken. – At the entrance of Lothringer 13 Halle, a new spot is emerging: Breeding Corner.
Not a retreat, but a site for incubation of current ideas and concepts. Alongside the publications available in our Wolke Verlag book store, a growing selection of materials is being established—publications that are not for sale but accessible on site as a library. The materials provided are not just documents, but tools: they extend the space through strategies of progressive cultural practice. The selection is continuously expanded to include rare, hard-to-access, or currently relevant publications, evolving with the programme and in response to the present. The starting point is the artist book CONCEPTS by Henrike Naumann: a mirror-polished stainless steel folder containing around 100 concept papers—research, sketches, drafts, and material samples. Together with further publications by the artist, it offers insight into working methods that clearly oppose fascist continuities. The presentation also takes place in memory of Henrike Naumann and her tireless engagement.

VO PARTICIPANTS 2026 @lothringer13 Alongside the exhibition “Antifascism: Now.” (open until 31 July 2026), artist Mira Mann presents “Touch me I’m sick” (2 May–30 May), a month-long program about illness, disability, and artistic practice and is designed to be inclusive. During Various Others, workshops and community music sessions invite participation where people with and without disabilities will meet. Entry is free. • Open Studio With Serena Ferrario 15 & 29 May, 16:00–18:00 Serena Ferrario invites you to join her for an open studio session, where you can create and share your own small artistic contributions. • Community Music with Marja Burchard & Wolfi Schlick 14 May, 18:30–20:30 You do not need any special musical knowledge for this workshop. You will make music together and try out many things. • Workshop with Lucy Wilke & Pawel Dudus 16 May 16, 15:00–17:30  Lucy Wilke and Pawel Dudus want to explore emotions. They create a protected and safe space for this.    • All Abled Dance with Andrea Marton, Vanessa Thron & Laura Pudelek 17 May, 16:00–18:00  Dancers Andrea Marton and Vanessa Thron invite you to dance and move. They are accompanied by musician Laura Pudelek. This activity is for everyone aged 4 to 100.   • All Abled Choir with Pola Dobler 21 May, 18:30–20:30 You do not need any musical training for this workshop. You will sing together. We explore our breathing and listen to each other.   For the workshops, please register in advance. Send an email to [email protected] For questions and support regarding your visit, feel free to email [email protected] The program Touch me I’m sick was financially supported by Musikfonds e.V., the Department of Arts and Culture of the City of Munich, and the Multiple Sclerosis Societies of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.  ANTIFASCISM: NOW. is a collaboration between Lothringer 13 Halle and the Goethe-Institut. Supported by the City of Munich, Department of Culture. Funded by Stiftung Kunstfonds and the EVZ Foundation. — Credits: (1) Performance on Opening Night of Exhibition Antifascism: Now, Photo by Pablo Lauf (2) (3) Graphic design Anja Lekavski & Sara Al-Afifi

Saturday, May 2, 19:00 — Touch me I’m sick Opening We are opening our May programme Touch me I’m sick as part of Current II: Anti-Fascism: Now. The Forecast (the storefront project space of Lothringer 13 Halle) will be transformed into an open exhibition space for encounter, rest, and work, where the programme’s themes are further explored. In addition to a temporary library, the space features a video by Kay Matter @kaykaykaymatter , a series of small, tactile bronze sculptures by Mira Mann @mira__mann , and an ongoing artistic intervention by Serena Ferrario @serenaferrario1986 . The evening programme begins at 19:30 with the performance “Visual Vibrations” by Rosalie Wanka @rosaliewanka and Kassandra Wedel @kasscalldance , followed by a performative keynote by London-based artist Dan Daw @dandawcp and “Spiritus”, a performance by Olivia Rivière @oliviariviere & Lisen Pousette @pousette . The evening concludes with the Munich Community Orchestra, led by Wolfi Schlick & Marja Burchard. Bringing together musicians from Kulturzentrum Köşk and Kulturzentrum Luise, the orchestra invites the audience to participate. Participants may bring their own instruments, use those available on site, or join with their voices and bodies. Further information can be found on our website. The programme is funded by Musikfonds e.V., the Cultural Department of the City of Munich, and the Multiple Sclerosis Societies of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Project Team Curator: Mira Mann @mira__mann 
Co-curator: Jakob Braito @fullscale_opportunities Production: Chuck Winter @chuck__winter Co-production: Kiawash Sallehsari @kulanz.mfg Sound Engineering: Peter Pazmandi Graphic Design: Anja Lekavski & Sara Al-Afifi @anja.lekavski @szalafifi Administration: Marc Erhardt @marcerhardt Photo (Slide 4): Bahar Kaygusuz

From the Exhibition #13— ANTIFASCISM: NOW. Scenography & Architecture Blueprint @gulbinunlu @b.g.a.h.l @ansastudios 
Assembly Space (2026) Commissioned by Lothringer 13 Halle with the generous support of @villastuck – special thanks to Michael Buhrs and Patrick Matthews. At the heart of the initial chapter of Antifascism: Now. lies the assembly: a dynamic scenography and architecture that places all events and evolving developments at its centre. The assembly will reappear in an adapted form in all future chapters of the project. The spatial and scenographic conception of the assembly space was developed in collaboration between the artists Gülbin Ünlü and Benedikt Gahl and the architectural practice ansa studios. At its conceptual and spatial core lies the Plenum, conceived as a circular, dynamic space of action that functions as a connective centre. It establishes lines of sight, pathways, and projection surfaces while remaining highly adaptable—shifting from an open stage for performances to a setting for workshops, lectures, and discussions. Through these architectural strategies, ansa studios create a flexible framework that blurs boundaries between inside and outside, audience and participants, fostering a collective environment of engagement and exchange. Around this structure, the modular textile elements by Ünlü and Gahl define anti-fascism as a psychosocial and socio-political practice rooted in self-reflection. From a condensed motif, a layered visual language unfolds, spanning historical references, activism, and contemporary forms of resistance. Transparent, coloured, and reflective materials integrate visitors physically and conceptually, positioning anti-fascism as an open, ongoing, and collective practice. ANTIFASCISM: NOW. is a cooperation between Lothringer 13 Halle and the Goethe-Institut. Supported by the City of Munich — Department of Arts and Culture. Funded by Stiftung Kunstfonds and EVZ-Stiftung.

From the Exhibition #12 — ANTIFASCISM: NOW. Davyd Chychkan @davidchichkan Today, we remember Davyd Chychkan, who would have turned 40. (Courtesy of MOCA NGO @moca.ngo Kyiv Collection and the Estate of Davyd Chychkan. Special thanks to Hanna Tsyba.) “With Ribbons and Flags” (2022–2024) is the final project by Davyd Chychkan, created between 2022 and 2024 before he volunteered for the frontline. The graphic series portrays participants of anarchist and anti-authoritarian left movements who are fighting in the war or have died defending Ukraine. Chychkan, known for politically engaged art, sought to highlight the ideological diversity of those defending Ukraine and contrast it with the imperial-fascist ideology he attributes to Russian forces. The works present collective portraits of soldiers based on social media images or materials provided to the artist. Individuals from different units are depicted together, evoking the atmosphere of leftist gatherings in Ukraine before the full-scale invasion. The series also references historical movements such as the Ukrainian People’s Republic and the Huliaipole Republic. A recurring figure is Nestor Makhno, now an icon of resistance to Russian imperialism. Stylistically inspired by early political posters, the works feature colored ribbons and flags: blue and yellow for Ukraine, black for anarchism, purple for feminism, and red for anti-authoritarian socialism. The flowing ribbons connect the series to Chychkan’s earlier project “Ribbons and Triangles” (2022). Dedicated to anti-authoritarian groups and leftist fighters, the series was exhibited in several Ukrainian cities, expanding over time. Chychkan died of wounds inflicted by Russian forces on August 10, 2025.

Davyd Chychkan was a defining voice in Ukraine’s anti-fascist movement—an anarchist, artist, and activist who devoted his life to justice, freedom, and solidarity until the end. 
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 ANTIFASCISM: NOW. is a cooperation between Lothringer 13 Halle and the Goethe-Institut. Supported by the City of Munich — Department of Arts and Culture. Funded by Stiftung Kunstfonds and EVZ-Stiftung. Photos: Christian Kain @_christiankain Portraits: Hanna Tsyba

From the Exhibition #11 — ANTIFASCISM: NOW. Patrik Thomas @patrikthomas_film 

(The “Cinevan” has been relocated to the public space and is no longer part of the exhibition; Igor Grubić’s video work is currently being reinstalled as a second projection.)

“Cinevan” (2026)
Patrik Thomas’s mobile cinema functions as a hybrid of exhibition space, workshop, archive, and traveling platform. Until early April, the video work “East Side Story” by Igor Grubić was presented in the “Cinevan” (2026); afterwards, it was “released” into the public sphere, leaving the Lothringer 13 Halle to continue its impact outdoors. By deliberately moving beyond institutional walls, the project makes artistic works and processes of negotiation visible and audible to diverse urban publics. In collaboration with Museum Brandhorst @museumbrandhorst , Cinevan activates sites in Munich whose histories are often invisible or hegemonically occupied – from the former Turkish barracks at Museum Brandhorst to Königsplatz, the train station district, and peripheral neighborhoods. Through screenings, workshops, and discussions, Cinevan fosters engagement with images, voices, and stories – not at a distance, but in direct proximity to public space. Inspired by traveling cinema traditions, Cinevan becomes a roaming archive and temporary film workshop, creating new public spheres and collective film productions. Between city and countryside, center and periphery, history and present, it reveals cinema as a social practice of perception, negotiation, and remembrance. Subsequently, the project will travel through the partner institutions of Antifascism: Now. and the public spaces of (South-)Eastern Europe in the following chapters.

(Screenings in the public space will take place in late June to early July. Further information will follow on the website.)
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ANTIFASCISM: NOW. is a cooperation between Lothringer 13 Halle and the Goethe-Institut. Supported by the City of Munich — Department of Arts and Culture. Funded by Stiftung Kunstfonds and EVZ-Stiftung.
 Photos: Christian Kain @_christiankain 
Photo (Slide 4): Pablo Lauf @pablo_lauf

Today @faz Feuilleton - thanks @lisa.landenberger “Anyone who feels paralysed by the steadily darkening reality is strongly encouraged to visit the exhibition. The fact that, shortly after its opening, it was subjected to hateful tirades by the agitprop platform ‘Nius’ and politicians from the AfD only speaks in its favour. Its antifascist momentum—conceived as a ‘democratic imperative’—is not only convincing but positively infectious.” English translation in the comment section 🪄