Martina Geiger‑Gerlach

performen@kunstmuseen

The performance series for experimental collaboration between asylum seekers without a work permit and art institutions is the consequence of the experiences with the long-term Performance >waiting<. It attempts to organize as many of work opportunities as possible required by the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act . performen@kunstmuseen is based with the legal and formal-aesthetic expectations for fruitful collaborations, and can be easily continued nationwide and without any limitation.

The work is focuses on the presence and beauty of the individual, mutual perception and the effect of space, art and time. The performative activity offered is just being there; it takes place amidst ongoing exhibitions and is paid €0.80 per hour. performen@kunstmuseen is preferably implemented at large art museums with international renown.
Because such institutions offer a particularly large amount of space and a pleasant atmosphere, they can create many working opportunities and, they can offer to the performers a broadly inspiring environment and, thanks to their large and diverse audience, thus also the greatest possible discretion. Everyone, including asylum seekers themselves, can now search for suitable cooperation partners on their own initiative and initiate countless new job opportunities.

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