Octagon

17/08/2020

Kunst im Kontext @Haus der Statistik – Important dates – macht mit! get involved!

So, its official, ifKiK will have use of a large space in Haus B, in Haus der Statistik for 10 Months. potential and material to design a communal working space, and the *more hands* we have to help the better this will be! If we get involved and help build, we will also have use of the temporary Bar and Cinema provided by bi’bak. The initiative will be a great way for ifKik students to work and hang out together, and build social connections both within the course and with alumni and other organisations. So please get involved and help shape this opportunity.
*Important dates:*
Wed 19.08 at 18h
First meeting to see the space, share ideas , form design and build Arbeitsgruppen:
If you are interested in using the space COME TO THIS MEETING to share your input!*

Fri 21–Sun 23.08 from 11h
*Bar build with Bi.bak
They are low on hand for this so HELP NEEDED
https://bi-bak.de/bi-bakwerk/bi-bar-the-bar-workshop/304-bi-bar-the-bar-workshop
P.s if you can't make it this week but have time to help with setting up the space between now and November please send an email to [email protected] and let us know! @ Haus der Statistik

07/08/2019

Octagon report 2019

After an intense season of concerts, workshops and performances at octagon, we would like to thank everyone who made it possible. We are now looking forward for applications and people interested in joining the team for next year. You can write us to [email protected]

And if you were involved in any way on any of the events this summer, we would love to hear your opinion and get some feedback to improve the way things were done.

It is anonymous and takes very little time (no mandatory questions!)

https://forms.gle/guBrc4TM2gPkViFu7
Thank you very much!

This report wants to serve as analysis of the experience of octagon reactivation 2019.

03/08/2019

Berlin Current Weather - AccuWeather Forecast for Berlin Germany

Today we will celebrate the last event of 2019 summer season with dance, music, empowerment, and SUN!

From 18 to 23h
Einsteinufer 43

https://www.accuweather.com/en/de/berlin/10178/current-weather/178087

Get Berlin, Germany current weather reports and conditions including temperature, RealFeel and precipitation from AccuWeather.com

31/07/2019

CHANGE OF DATE: Closing party will happen on Saturday 3 Agost instead of Today due to weather conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you all on Saturday, we will have food, drins, dance, music, visuals, and much more!

23/07/2019

African Paper | Valerie Renay live an der UdK

Tomorrow Valerie Renay live at Octagon!

http://africanpaper.com/2019/07/23/valerie-renay-live-an-der-udk/?fbclid=IwAR0ZWLsWKVXurtFmXEAEtc66cw2J5iappjGFrv_PrjDvf1sd5_m9DKj0HoY

Vielleicht brachte die Siegenssäule den Stil Valerie Renays am prägnantesten auf den Punkt, in dem sie von "Postpunk chansons somewhere between Charlotte Gainsbourg and Malaria" sprach. Am 24. Juli präsentiert die franko-karibische Sängerin und Musikerin der Band Noblesse Oblige erneut die Songs...

12/07/2019

On the 3.7 @anna__bochkova came from Vienna to Octagon with her performance "Zeus, give me my EU pass", comparing the complicated process of getting a visa in Europe with the fight for getting inside Olimous Mountain in Greek mythology. #auslanderbehörde #zeus #greekmythology #performance #livearts #bureaucrazy #udk #eupass #euvisa @ Universität der Künste Berlin

07/07/2019

05/07/2019

Last Wednesday some students started a fanzine with the topic "point of no return" available on Rundgang at octagon. #selfpublishing #printedmatter #missread #fanzine #pointofnoreturn #fridaysforfuture #udkberlin

04/07/2019

Deep listening was a series of DJ sets and performances by sound female artists curated by @mariekehelmut on the 26.06. 🔥🌡️🍉🎛️🎚️#deeplistening
#techno #berlintechno #femaletechno #experimentalsound #deepsoound #berlin #artuniversity #openair @ Universität der Künste Berlin

04/07/2019

On the 19.06 we hosted the workshop of Weng ling Chung researching about which plants. An be found on the surroundings of octagon and be used for making tee, connecting it with her personal biografy and the past times of the neightbourhood. #teetime #umkrautee #teehouse #teslovers @ Universität der Künste Berlin

04/07/2019

On the 12.06 we had the first meeting of the reading group self organized by students of the institut of art in context with @glipinsk. Stay tuned for next meetings! #readinggroup #berlin #institutionalcritique #dexolonizethisplace #decolonizethemuseum #urbanactivation

03/06/2019

Timeline Photos

03/06/2019

We hope you won't have problems to find octagon after our renovation! #octagon #udk #artuniversity #artcommunity #design #sportinggrithesque

02/06/2019

Working late hours last week... #openingsoon

02/06/2019

Benches for all! #upcycling #wood #urbanhacking #urbanart #urbanactivation #furniture #bench #streetfurniture

02/06/2019

Last week we hosted the first seminars of our master art in context. Do you want to use the space as well? Write us! #udk #artincontext #kunstinkontext #claudiahummel #spielclub

02/06/2019

3 days left for our big opening, everybody invited! There we will publish our calendar with the winning proposals of our open call. Stay tuned #udk #summerseason #summerinberlin #urbanactivation #urbanhacking #urbanart #publicart #artuniversity #studentkiosk

02/06/2019

Over 30 grads Celsius in Berlin this week.. perfect weather for octagon opening! We would not recommend to jump in, but our nearby canal looks amazing these days... #summerinberlin #hot #udk #urbanactivation #charlottenburg #Landwehrkanal #canal #boat #berlinsummer #octagon #icecream

02/06/2019

Now is the time to choose coffee brand. Any tips? #barista #coffeetime #coffeelovers #cafe #kaffe #udk #cafeteria

01/06/2019

Working late hours to make octagon ready for its big opening on 5.06. save the date! #opening #vernissage #octagon #udkberlin #urbanactivation #charlottenburg

27/05/2019

Wich resources can
How can we build new infrastructures from preexisting resources of big institutions like udk? Which spaces can we build from it?
Octagon is a run-by-students proyect
to reactivate unused spaces and connect neighbours to create new spaces of discussion and gathering. Stay tuned for more info.

#berlin #udk #summer #urbanactivation #publicspace #makecity #futurearchitectures #hocker #taburete #upcycling

21/05/2019

Octagon's cover photo

21/05/2019

Recolouring on what @pantone
Will definitely choose as 2020 colour of the year: @brillux
27.12.09

👩‍🎨🐷🍑🍖🍧👾

#pinkwashing #berlin #urbanactivation #createcommunity #r #udk #artuniversity #summerseason #recycle #6 #opencall #callforartists #callforsubmissions #art #artuniversity

21/05/2019

Toooooools

berlin #urbanactivation #artcommunity #r #udk #artuniversity #summerseason #recycle #6 #opencall #callforartists #callforsubmissions #art #artuniversity

21/05/2019

To increase the visibility of octagon we have designed a neon windsock visible from the moon, specially on windy days.

#windsock #funwithflugs
#berlin #urbanactivation #createcommunity #r #udk #artuniversity #summerseason #recycle #6 #opencall #callforartists #callforsubmissions #art #artuniversity

21/05/2019

Prototyping stools made with wooden rests. The upcycling workshop still goes on at @octagon

#berlin #urbanactivation #createcommunity #r #udk #artuniversity #summerseason #recycle #woodenstool #stool #furniture #productdesign #opencall #callforartists #callforsubmissions #art #artuniversity

18/05/2019

Ongoing construction in octagon. Two days left for our open call for proposals. 100€ to develop a proyect/event to activate octagon this summer. Money can be spent on material, travel costs...check out more info on the link in our bio.

#berlin #urbanactivation #createcommunity #r #udk #artuniversity #summerseason #recycle #publicspace #opencall #callforartists #callforsubmissions #art #artuniversity

16/05/2019

Inside and outside. Octagon idea is to occupy it's surroundings and supply with the necessary infrastructure for events as concerts, pe formances, lectures, screenings, workshops..#berlin #urbanactivation #createcommunity #r #udk #artuniversity #summerseason #recycle #publicspace #opencall #callforartists #callforsubmissions #art #artuniversity

16/05/2019

Places to order Cut Vynil in Berlin?
🙏 Danke 😬

16/05/2019

Wich resources can
How can we build new infrastructures from preexisting resources of big institutions like udk? Which spaces can we build from it?
Octagon is a run-by-students proyect
to reactivate unused spaces and connect neighbours to create new spaces of discussion and gathering. Stay tuned for more info.

#berlin #urbanactivation #createcommunity #upcycling #udk #artuniversity #summerseason #recycle

15/05/2019

Preparing the interior of octagon for this summer. A full.program of activities selected from our open call. Send your proposals for events and interventions on our container and garden. Deadline 20 Mai #opencall #berlin #urbanactivation #createcommunity #upcycling #udk #artuniversity #summerseason #recycle

13/05/2019

Posters on Hardemberguerstrasse to announce our open call. Submit your proposal to activate octagon container and organize an outdoor event during next berlin summer. Deadline is 20 Mai. #opencall #summerinberlin #udk #asta #interflugs #ifkik #kunstimkontext #art #urbanactivation

11/05/2019

Repainting octagon this weekend. Which colour would you like for outside? Leave us a comment!
#paint #colour #democracy

09/05/2019

Open call until 20/5. submit your proposal! More info on link in bio @udkberlin @interflugs @_designtransfer

09/05/2019

Brandnew (so to say) flawless fridge waiting to receive new content to refresh our summer. So is our open call for submissions. Send your proposal to activate octagon before 20/05 more info on link in bio. #ebaykleinanzeigen #refresh #unboxing #summerseason #udk #berlin #summerinberlin #opencall #callforsubmissions #callforartists