The PLATAFORMA BERLIN FESTIVAL ran from 5 September to 13 September 2025 at Dock 11. BIPoC/Latinx artists were invited to present works that shed light on geopolitical issues, and how they connect to the current and future state of humanity.
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Maia Joseph
(she/her) is a Canadian born freelance dance artist based in Berlin. Since 2020 she has been collaborating with international artists for both stage and film productions. Incorporating personal experiences, based on political and cultural observations into both her dancing and writing, are of great importance to her.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, is what I see the truth at all?
In Portrait Performance, Ashley Temba reflects upon the assumptions made about him, and how they have affected the way he sees himself. The solo work premiered on 5 July and ran until 8 July 2025 at Ballhaus Naunynstraße.
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Unravelling Expectations
A Study in Thread by Arada Böhm and Laura Faiß offers a new meaning to women’s craftsmanship, and challenges societal views on gender stereotypes. The piece premiered on 22 May and ran until 25 May 2025 at Brotfabrik.
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One Step at a Time
Ich bin da, trotzdem – hörst Du?, with choreography by Katja Münker and concept/direction by Yael Schüler, takes us on the journey of three individuals’ quest to find a connection. The piece premiered on 6 and 7 March 2025 at ACUD Theater.
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You Culture Vultures!
In Recess by Alex Piasente-Szymański questions how we can continue to produce meaningful art in a time of crisis. The piece premiered on 20 February 2025 at Tanzfabrik and ran until 22 February.
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Who’s to Claim?
Continue reading “Who’s to Claim?”Frozen Power, by Tanzanian artist Ian Mwaisunga, depicts the power struggles in present day Tanzania during Germany’s colonial rule. The piece premiered on 5 December 2024 at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin and ran until 8 December.