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Oyoun: Rethinking Culture

Oyoun is an innovative, non-profit cultural center in Berlin-Neukölln, distinguished by its inter- and anti-disciplinary approach to artistic and cultural projects. Founded by a group of cultural activists, the non-profit Kultur NeuDenken UG took over the 3500 m² cultural institution at Lucy-Lameck-Str 32 in 2020.

Key Products and Services

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Oyoun conceives, develops, and implements artistic and cultural projects from decolonial, queer*feminist, and migrant perspectives. The center offers a diverse cultural program that includes visual arts, performance art, theater, literature, dance, music, new media, socio-culture, and education. It serves as a hub for the production of culture and knowledge, promoting critical engagement, reflective experimentation, and radical solidarity[1][2].

Main Mission and Values

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The mission of Oyoun is to create an intersectional platform for excellent diasporic, migrant, and international art and culture. The center is a home for queerfeminist, migrant, and decolonial perspectives and employs predominantly marginalized workers and fellows. Intersectionality is a crucial guiding principle that is lived in the artistic and socio-cultural program of Oyoun. The center works to make visible and strengthen various life realities and their artistic and cultural expressions[1][2].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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Oyoun actively advocates for the religious, cultural, ethnic, and political plurality of Berlin. It conducts socio-cultural and artistic projects that highlight neurodiverse and class-critical perspectives. The center also offers funded residency programs focusing on areas such as resiliency, digital skills, and green skills to promote innovative and sustainable projects[2][3].

Current Challenges and Commitment

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Currently, Oyoun faces the challenge of securing its existence after the cultural administration of Berlin cut the annual funding of 1 million euros. This decision is based on allegations of potentially anti-Semitic attitudes at an event. Oyoun is legally challenging this decision and has initiated a crowdfunding campaign to cover the high legal and court costs. Despite these challenges, Oyoun remains uncompromising in its stance on artistic and freedom of expression and continues to advocate for the representation of marginalized communities[3][4].

Oyoun remains an important place for artistic dialogue and intersectional solidarity, committed to the diversity and plurality of cultural and political discussion spaces in Berlin.

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