Studio Khaled Barakeh and coculture

Khaled Barakeh, a Syrian artist and cultural activist living in Berlin, has established himself as a central figure in the field of social and political activism through his diverse initiatives and creative projects.

Barakeh's work encompasses a wide range of artistic and activist projects that focus on themes such as power structures, identity, culture, and history. Some of his prominent projects include:

• MUTE Installation: An international exhibition that critically questions traditional representations of violence.
• SYRIA Cultural Index: An online platform that connects and promotes Syrian creatives.
• Syrian Biennale: A mobile biennale that makes stops along refugee routes and brings Syrian artists together with local and international peers[1][2][3].

The main mission of Khaled Barakeh and his non-profit organization Studio Khaled Barakeh and coculture is to promote social change through creative practices. The focus is on addressing social injustice and empowering marginalized groups. Barakeh's philosophy, which he refers to as "The Practice of Necessity," aims to respond to the urgencies and needs of the constantly changing modern society while directly intervening in political infrastructures[1][2][3].

Barakeh's work and that of Studio Khaled Barakeh and coculture are deeply rooted in promoting sustainability and social change. Some of the key initiatives include:

• Workshops and Educational Programs: Since 2018, Barakeh has been conducting workshops at the Berlin Career College of the University of the Arts Berlin to provide exiled artists with professional practice skills.
• Collaborations with Global Organizations: Barakeh collaborates with organizations such as Amnesty International, the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, Impunity Watch, and the Danish Refugee Council to address issues such as media portrayals of conflict victims and political identities[1][2].

Barakeh continues his work to expand the boundaries of social and political activism. He is currently working on conceptualizing a new utopian political party in Northern Ireland to bridge the deep-rooted divisions between Catholics and Protestants. This project is a continuation of his earlier work, 'The Shake,' which aims to bring about lasting social change[1].

Through his diverse initiatives and projects, Khaled Barakeh has created a platform that connects art, activism, and social engagement to promote a fairer and more inclusive society.

• 1 - https://www.khaledbarakeh.com/biography
• 2 - https://www.coculture.org/individuals/khaled-barakeh
• 3 - https://www.hfbk-hamburg.de/de/aktuelles/kalender/khaled-barakeh-syria-cultural-index/
• 4 - https://www.umwelt-online.de/regelwerk/cgi-bin/suchausgabe.cgi?pfad=%2Feu%2F00_04%2F02_881.htm&such=ausgestellt
• 5 - https://www.khaledbarakeh.com