After its first two editions in 2010 and 2012, „Treffpunkt Afrika“ is back for 2014 with this year’s festival titled „Afropea Now!“
At the core of the festival is a two-day symposium accompanied by film screenigs, concerts, a workshop and an exhibition, at Stadtwerkstatt and on board of MS Schönbrunn.
Local and international artists, experts and activists will discuss aspects of African-European identities and cultural productions from various points of view. With contributions from across Europe and Africa, „Afropea Now!“ will focus on the social, cultural, historical and artistic interaction of African and European cultures in a global world regardless of national boundaries.
Come and join us!
FREE ENTRY at all events!
Our Festivaltrailer made in co-operation with our media-partner Africa is a Country
Treffpunkt Afrika #3 – Afropea Now! is a project by Stadtwerkstatt
Stadtwerkstatt was founded in 1979 by a group of art students in Linz, Austria. The engagement of Stadtwerkstatt has always had a political dimension and the practice of opening and providing free space has always been a central part of the collective. Along with Cafe Strom and the events hosted in the house at Kirchengasse 4, Stadtwerkstatt is also the operational basis for confrontation with contemporary issues.
26.09. | 16:00-16:45 JOHNNY PITTS „On Afropean Culture“ I spent five months traveling through Europe on trains, searching for an alternative side of the continent, not offered in the tourist literature of its cities. Mine was a search for ‚Afropea‘, the land of 2nd, 3rd and fourth generation children of immigrants, too indelibly connected…
27.09. | 17:15-18:15 SERGE ATTUKWEI CLOTTEY „Europe in the Eyes of Africa“ The model in the image is Rhodaline Parlon, a member of the performing art group ‘Golokal Movement’ with whom Clottey works closely. The use of the jerry-can symbolizes our own potential to carry others forward and influence their lives. Clottey’s images call for…
26.09. | 15:00-15:45 SIMON INOU „Giving birth to fresh – the first Black Austrian Lifestyle Magazine“ Long time ago News concerning Black people from Africa and the Diaspora in Austrian Mainstream Media were reduced to depict us as victims of perpetrators. It means Black people are still in need of help and support and…
