coculture e.V.

coculture is a Berlin-based non-profit cultural organization founded in 2017 by conceptual artist Khaled Barakeh. The organization focuses on supporting and empowering underrepresented artists, particularly those from the Global South, with a special emphasis on Syrian artists.

The mission of coculture is to create artistic platforms, provide opportunities, and offer leadership and support, especially for artists in the early and emerging stages of their careers. By designing physical, conceptual, and digital spaces that promote open dialogues and unrestricted interactions, coculture strengthens the creative agency of artists. This enables them to influence their communities and reclaim their own narratives.

• Index: A platform that maps and connects Syrian artists.
• Syrian Biennale: A mobile curatorial project that positions Syrian artists alongside their local and international peers.
• Artistic and Cultural Events: coculture has curated and conducted a variety of events that amplify the diverse voices it represents.

coculture is committed to promoting cross-cultural understanding and integrating artists from the Global South into their new communities. The organization opposes the tendency to portray artists from the Global South as exotic relics of a distant culture. Instead, coculture positions them as dynamic architects contributing to a vibrant and evolving culture in the European context.

With extensive experience in community building, event planning, transnational networking, and budget management, coculture has established itself as a trusted mediator. The organization engages in productive dialogues with cultural and governmental institutions to promote the recognition and participation of these underrepresented groups.

coculture is a key player in the field of cultural promotion and integration, advocating for a more inclusive and diverse artistic future. By creating platforms, supporting artists, and fostering cultural exchange, coculture makes a significant contribution to strengthening creative agency and integrating underrepresented artists into the European cultural landscape.

• 1 - https://www.coculture.org
• 2 - https://coculturellc.com
• 3 - https://i-coculture.com/what-is-co-culture/
• 4 - https://www.coculture.org/about
• 5 - https://www.coculture.org/legal