Kulturlabor
Kulturlabor e.V. in Berlin Charlottenburg has been promoting discrimination-critical cultural work since 2009. With projects like the Polyrama Museum and initiatives to make diversity visible, the association strengthens cultural participation and social justice. Inclusion and equal opportunities are the focus.
About KulturLabor e.V.
editKulturLabor e.V. is a non-profit organization based in Berlin Charlottenburg, dedicated since 2009 to promoting discrimination-critical cultural work. The association initiates and supports projects at the intersection of art, education, and society to promote cultural participation and justice. A central concern of KulturLabor e.V. is to make the diversity of society visible and to strengthen artistic, social, and political participation.
Key Projects and Services
editOne outstanding project of the association is the Polyrama – Museum für Lebensgeschichten, which has been the focus of activities since 2021. The museum, which has had a permanent location at Stuttgarter Platz in Berlin Charlottenburg since March 2023, is dedicated to presenting the life stories and experiences of people from diverse backgrounds. It addresses major life themes such as faith, love, death, and fear, making the diversity of society tangible both physically and in an online archive.
Other notable initiatives include Queer it!, a series of events that makes the sexual and gender diversity of migrants and refugees visible, as well as Urbane Botanik, an artistic research project on urban plant life. These projects illustrate the association's commitment to an inclusive and diverse society.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of KulturLabor e.V. is to enable a fairer participation in social processes through discrimination-critical art and cultural work. The association advocates for the promotion of cultural education and the creation of spaces where people from different backgrounds can share their stories and perspectives. The values of the association are based on inclusion, diversity, and the promotion of equal opportunities.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editKulturLabor e.V. pursues sustainability goals by supporting projects that promote social and cultural sustainability. By involving marginalized groups and creating platforms for intercultural exchange, the association contributes to social sustainability. Projects like Urbane Botanik also demonstrate the association's commitment to ecological sustainability by exploring the relationship between humans and nature in urban spaces.
KulturLabor e.V. is a vibrant example of how art and culture can be used as tools for social change and inclusion. The association remains committed to developing innovative projects that celebrate and promote the diversity of society.