Win-Win Lottery

Kassel, 2022

From 18 June to 25 September 2022, artists Hannes Egger and Thomas Sterna have rented an exhibition space at KulturBahnhof Kassel and given other artists a chance to win a one-week presentation slot during documenta fifteen. Leaving the decision up to chance rather than a panel of experts, any artist, curator or exhibition organiser interested could enter the prize draw by simply purchasing a raffle ticket. The 13 winners, selected in a total of four draws, were then free to show their works without any requirements regarding content and/or aesthetic input. But not all winners decided to exhibit their own works: Some organised group exhibitions, others gave their slot away. The results varied greatly and were surprising, often breaking with conventional notions of art and standards of evaluation.
The project ended with a panel discussion in the ruruHaus at documenta fifteen with the curatorial team ruangrupa.

01/07/-05/07/22 – Sari Alia: The New Chapter [Das neue Kapitel]

Opening: Friday, 01.07.22. 19 h

Exhibition: 01/07/22 – 05/07/22

Opening hours: daily 15-19 h

An aesthetic approach to healing trauma

Since early childhood Sari Alia has stood out with her remarkable creative talent. Nevertheless, she has decided to study medicine- currently in her third year at Goethe University Frankfurt. Just as a real autodidact she has reached the pinnacle of her creativity lately. “I have so many ideas; they are literally pouring out of me. I have a lot to say.”- describes the artist her flow. Contrasts are also being mirrored in her solo art exhibition “The New Chapter” at KulturBahnhof Kassel. Here Sari Alia communicates with the viewer about what it means to softly approach trauma with creativity. “I am doing all of this because I want to show that it is possible to cope with unpleasant experiences and to feel happy again.” The artist´s way of presenting sexual trauma and its healing journey is expressive, a bit provocative but very aesthetic. At the exhibition you can dive into a world where the photorealistic self-portrait hangs next to the colourful abstract painting. Experience the freedom of letting go and flowing with the life principle “Every end is a beginning” amongst her artwork.

Hannes Egger