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!
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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.
25.09. | 22:00 DJ Hooray (Austria) Rainer Horner aka DJ Hooray had his first contact with Hip Hop in the mid-90s and from this moment on he was not only fascinated by the music but by the whole Hip Hop culture. Well known for his mixtapes, his record collection grew bigger and bigger, adding genres…
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…
25.09. | 19:30 – 01:00 An informal opening night will take place at Stadtwerkstatt, where we invite our guests to explore the photo exhibition „Be Yourself – Stay Black and Beautiful“ and the Time’s Up project „ToR – Tales of Resilience“. Highlight of the evening: the screening of the internationally celebrated documentary film „The Stuart Hall…
