Wednesday, April 13 2022 19:00–21:00
A documentary by Mark Sandiford and Zebedee Nungak from the Inuit point of view about the oddities of the Qallunaat (Inuit word for white people). A mix of satire, comedy and indigenous facts about the white people's obsession with owning things, right down to their strange dating habits. Discussion in English and German.
Friday, April 15 2022 20:00–21:00
Saturday, April 16 2022 20:00–21:00
Friday, April 29 2022 20:30–22:00
Saturday, April 30 2022 20:30–22:00
Wednesday, May 4 2022 18:00–21:00
Screening: Praying the Devil Back To Hell (USA/LIB, 2008, 72’)
The documentary shows how the Liberian women's movement intervened in order to end dozens of years of civil war. Followed by a discussion and a Liberian buffet.
Friday, May 6 2022 18:00–19:00
The reading group discusses "Antiracism in the Making. A workshop discussion on Alliances, Identity Politics and Intersectionality" from the HANDBUCH NEUE SCHWEIZ.
Wednesday, May 11 2022 00:00–00:00
Artistic video works that deal with the learning and performance of (foreign) languages in the context of migration & globalization. Shared exchange of experiences.
Friday, May 20 2022 18:00–00:00
Celebrating the book „Knowing Women: Same-Sex Intimacy, Gender and Identity in Postcolonial Ghana“ with Serena O. Dankwa, Jovita dos Santos Pinto, Céline Barry, Tracy September, Ntando Cele and others. Music by SHEMA.
Saturday, May 21 2022 14:00–16:00
Olivia Hebeisen discovers the world of used material and creates a new environment for us all with her sculptures.
Saturday, May 21 2022 18:00–22:00
Hang Out and BBQ with sounds, voices, stories and food from the postcolonial diaspora of Bern.
Wednesday, June 1 2022 18:00–22:00
Bear witness to Va-Benes powerful “artivist” work, which challenges social norms of gender, sexuality and body. In conversation with Selam, Walaa, Mo and you. E/D
Friday, June 3 2022 19:00–21:00
The legendary meeting place to talk about God and the world as well as about racism and resistance - critical, in solidarity, rageful, humorous and utopian.
Wednesday, June 8 2022 18:00–22:00
A space for everyone to share stories, films and sounds. Or: simply to discuss, play a game, reminisce, drink, be silent, or laugh together.
Wednesday, June 15 2022 18:00–21:00
How is food cooked? How is hair done? How do people relate to each other in the Living Room? Bhisaji Gadakar shares his artistic observations a conversation with Mo Diener and the community. E/D
Friday, June 17 2022 20:00–22:00
Movie night with tea, arak and discussion. Curated by Al-Kasaba Theatre & Cinematheque Ramallah. In collaboration with the theater project "Gilgamesh". D/E
Wednesday, June 22 2022 18:00–22:00
We show artistic video works on migration, borders, theft, and smuggling. A polyphonic exchange of experiences with experts from the "Migrationsuntergrund". D/E/F
Thursday, June 23 2022 18:00–22:00
In this film, we mothers, teachers and community health workers talk about police violence in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. Screening & Discussion with international experts. E/D
Wednesday, August 10 2022 18:00–22:00
The Brazilian/Canadian artist/writer Kadija de Paula invites friends and friends of friends for a conversation about and around the dining table. Join in the deboning, boiling, eating and digesting of the food migration politics.
* we will have food and drinks. Feel welcome to bring special ingredients from your kitchen and your life.
Friday, August 26 2022 18:00–23:00
The first of three evenings showcasing a unique blend of BIPOC Womxn Artists in and around the country. Coming together to share their music and art with the people. Hosted by Ultravioletstudios. E/D
Friday, September 23 2022 20:00–23:00
With the elections in Brazil approaching, Livingroom in partnership with Coletivo Taoca invites to two Brazilian film screenings and welcomes the new artist in community Eva de Souza.
The film Medida Provisória (PT/EN), is a dystopia about racism in Brazil. The film is an adaptation of a play that includes historical and recent facts about Brazil.
Saturday, September 24 2022 16:00–23:00
With the elections in Brazil approaching, Livingroom in partnership with Coletivo Taoca invites to two Brazilian film screenings and welcomes the new artist in community Eva de Souza.
Saturday: 24.09.2020 - 16:00 - 18:00
Occupation - Artist, Eva de Souza is the new Artist in Residency. Eva thematises criminality and (political) violence through textile art and embroidery.
Saturday: 24.09.2020 - 18:00
The film Partida (PT/EN), follows a group of friends who want to overcome the disappointment of Jair Bolsonaro's election as president through political engagement.
Saturday, October 8 2022 18:00–22:00
Book signing & meet and greet with authors, Agnes Fallah Kamara-Umunna and Emily Holland
Wednesday, October 12 2022 19:00–21:00
every Wed. 19-22h, Fri. 13-15h, Sat. 12-16h
Finnisage Fri. 29.10, door opening 18h
We will try to use paint in a playful way of learning, breaking down barriers and bringing people together. The idea is to experiment with some painting techniques and create collaborative work. To paint our daily life and to add our self portraits to our vision of collectivity.
Saturday, October 15 2022 14:00–17:00
Eva: "I experiment with a silent form of protest through my embroidery. I call this work political embroidery. My images contain some social crimes against Black people. This individual action becomes a collective action where I share my work and concerns with you. I invite you to participate in this action and share your concerns with me and embroider them together. In doing so, you will learn why embroidery has become a form of political expression in other countries."
Saturday, October 22 2022 14:00–17:00
Eva: "I experiment with a silent form of protest through my embroidery. I call this work political embroidery. My images contain some social crimes against Black people. This individual action becomes a collective action where I share my work and concerns with you. I invite you to participate in this action and share your concerns with me and embroider them together. In doing so, you will learn why embroidery has become a form of political expression in other countries."
Saturday, October 29 2022 18:00–23:00
Food. Art Auction. Fashion Show. Danceparty.
Wednesday, November 2 2022 18:00–21:00
The event at the Brasserie in Bern caused an uproar - people from the audience demanded that a band not be allowed to continue playing because one band member was wearing Rastas and a shirt with an African pattern. Suddenly everyone was talking about cultural appropriation in Switzerland. But what does the term even mean? And why did White Fragility stick it's ugly head out several times during the discussions? We want to understand and discuss it together with you.
Wednesday, March 22 2023 15:00–19:00
As part of the action week against racism, we want to tell unheard stories in the book Geschichten erzählen.
You are invited to write, paint, glue, craft ...
Saturday, March 25 2023 10:00–13:00
In this introductory workshop we will work together with the help of exercises on the connection between climate change and anti-racism.
climate change and anti-racism and build a first understanding.
We will also listen to voices from the Global South and give these people space to share their perspectives.
Tuesday, April 4 2023 13:30–13:00
Les classes Beaux-Arts de la BUA visitent le Living Room pour faire connaissance avec l'espace,
Friday, April 14 2023 18:00–13:00
Round of talks, food and music in a
with "La Perla" a band consisting of three
band consisting of three musicians
from Colombia,
Monday, April 17 2023 18:30–20:00
Ana Santos and Jonas Bürgi from the Museum für Kommunikation present their ideas for a collaborative project on perspectives critical of coloniality and discrimination in the museum.
Friday, April 21 2023 18:00–20:00
Presentation of the film "Lost in Paradise" by Mortaza Shahed about the fate of refugees from Afghanistan in Switzerland.
Monday, April 24 2023 18:00–20:00
Café Cosmopolis (We are all Bern) and Living Room - Interactive work-shop about our ideas of peace and us sharing,
Saturday, April 29 2023 10:00–12:00
Presentation of the current work of Atelier d'Ici and Angelina Dungga on the (im)possibilities of a decolonial museum, with brunch.
Saturday, April 29 2023 14:00–18:00
Interactive workshop of the Alliance Against Racial Profiling on Community Safety and Transformative Justice,
Sunday, May 14 2023 12:00–21:00
Roundtable discussion, food and music with Nelda Piña. Nelda Piña is a traditional 77 year old musician of the Colombian Caribbean.
Wednesday, May 17 2023 17:30–22:00
The quilombo of Helvécia in Bahia emerged from the struggle for freedom against the German-Swiss colony of Leopoldina in the mid-19th century. In the atmosphere of an audiovisual installation we will discuss with historian Izabel Barros, artist Denise Bertschi, photographer Dom Smaz and journalist Milena Machado Neves about their and other approaches to the past and present of Helvécia.
The language is English with German and Portuguese translation.
Admission is free. No registration required.
Installation, Discussion, Food, Music...
A multi-voiced archive about history, politics, art and community
Friday, May 26 2023 19:00–20:30
On the two evenings in the Living Room, we meet, drink tea and talk in a relaxed atmosphere about how we deal with stress, whether we are directly or indirectly affected by burnout/exhaustion and self-care. The focus is on the fact that each person is allowed to show him/herself with everything that is at the moment and to be heard.
The offer is open to all FINTA persons with interest in the topic. You do not have to have experienced burnout/exhaustion yourself to participate in the meetings. If you feel addressed, you are very welcome.
You can find more information and registration at https://aktivismus.ch/tee/.
Monday, May 29 2023 10:00–22:00
We organize an outing for our collective. Join us to share a social moment and have an enriching experience together. Stay tuned for details and the exact date. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen relationships within our group!
Tuesday, May 30 2023 19:30–23:00
Open Collective Session.
Wednesday, May 31 2023 19:00–21:00
Our monthly meeting is approaching in leaps and bounds. It is the perfect opportunity to discuss important topics, exchange ideas and strengthen our cohesion as a group.
Living Room
Moserstrasse 30, 3014 Bern
AntiCafé
Friday, 10.00–15.00
Living Archiv
Monday, 14.00–18.00
Wednesday, 8.00–11.30
Friday, 10.00–16.00
Warst du schon mal im Living Room? Hast du einen schönen Moment erlebt bei uns? Oder willst du es nachholen? Wir brauchen deine Unterstützung, um dieses Projekt fortzusetzen!
Bankverbindung:
Verein Berner Rassismusstammtisch
Moserstrasse 30 3014 Bern
CH27 0900 0000 1560 2522 7
