JUNE
23-26, 2022
The curation
hera
Curation, Millerntor Gallery X
ACTIVISM WITH THE FUN ASPECTS OF LIFE
When it comes to conveying big messages with art, there is no way around this artist. More than 20 years ago, the native of Frankfurt began to deal with graffiti art in the context of her hometown: Jasmin Siddiqui made herself part of the scene, turned her back on her communication studies and became HERA. Fixated on the color on walls and annoyed by people's fixation on the color of their skin, she devotes her entire work to creative and socially critical contexts - everywhere.
Today she travels in dizzyingly many countries around the world and shows other people her tremendous view of fragile things, giving the sadness a language with pictures that everyone understands. Even those who otherwise often feel marginalized – like she did many years ago. Not only did she save herself with art, she created herself with it.
So who better than HERA to curate the artists of the 10th Millerntor Gallery? None. That's why she's here. And for real: she is the perfect cast! In any case, we are extremely happy that the woman behind hundreds of exorbitant murals, including the characteristic mini lyrics at the edge of the picture and several multi-material works, is now even supporting the Gallery 2022 as a curator with her power aura. And she suits us so well that she came up with a slogan for the next millennium: "Viva con Agua is activism with the fun aspects of life!"
Thank you Hera. Thanks for who you are!
The topic
This summer we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Millerntor Gallery. Ten years of collectivist collaboration, exploration, creative work and intercultural exchange. The anniversary is dedicated to the theme FLUXUS - together we flow.
Art flowing into each other with life, dissolving boundaries of genres and art forms, fluid gender and group affiliations, boundless togetherness, creativity and joy in flow. Millerntor Gallery creates an open space for equal participation and representation, an open space for people who are excluded. This year's motto FLUXUS is dedicated to them. With this, we offer people the opportunity to show their views, their realities, their personalities and to participate actively and in flow in social change processes.
Nice that you're here!
We have now had to cancel our beloved Millerntor Gallery twice, forgoing “Art in the Stadium” and our anniversary MTG for almost two years.
We missed you all - our volunteer supporters, the artists, partners & sponsors as well as every single visitor and are therefore all the more pleased that we can finally get started again.
At this point we are planning Millerntor Gallery #10 from June 23-26, 2022 to celebrate and are currently preparing everything that can be prepared.
There is still a long way to go and we will only be able to answer many questions specifically in the coming months.
Dear supporters and friends of the MILLERNTOR GALLERY,
first of all: we hope you, your families and friends are doing well and that all of you get through this challenging time as good as possible.
In the last days we've been closely following the dynamic development of Covid-19 and carefully considered various scenarios for our festival. For two weeks now our team works from home, in-person meetings are done virtually or have been postponed. We are also in continuous communication with our expansive network of partners, artists, musicians and everyone else who is involved with MILLERNTOR GALLERY.
Based on the current situation, we have - heavy hearted - decided to cancel our 10th anniversary MILLERNTOR GALLERY for this year. We are making this decision early and with foresight.
The following facts reinforce our decision:
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As the organizers of MTG we have special responsibility for the health of several hundred volunteer supporters, over 200 artists, musicians and creatives and ultimately 18,000 visitors.
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In addition, we are dependent on numerous regulatory decisions, which will probably not be made shortly.
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Due to the current crisis many of our partners and supporters are facing existential challenges, which have already led to cancellations and restrictions. We believe that this trend will continue.
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The economic risk for us as a small social business is simply too high. Instead we have decided to use our resources immediately and with motivation to work out alternative formats and solidarity actions with our network.
Our plan and goal is to organise our anniversary MTG #10 in the summer of 2021. We want to celebrate it in the way it deserves to be celebrated being our passion project: with a clear head, tons of joy and together with all of you.
After years of support for our wonderful festival, we return the favor by showing our solidarity this year:
concerts and parties together with the Hamburg club scene, digital art and in cooperation with other galleries strengthen connections, maximize potentials and celebrate the strength of our community.
We will let our positive energy shine outside the Millerntor-Stadium to celebrate our anniversary next year with many new friends.
We will soon share our first ideas through our established channels. We invite you to join us.
Let's make the best out of this situation. Let’s create as many unique moments as possible.
However, restricting the spread of COVID-19 has top priority.
Stay healthy, take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
Your MILLERNTORGALLERY-collective
To keep you informed about the first tickets, the line-up, participating artists and our colorful anniversary program, it is best to register for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter .
Do you make art or music? Or do you have time and would like to volunteer with and for the Millerntor Gallery? You can find out HERE how you can become an active part of our large MTG family.
Register now!
Charity auction with Christie's at Millerntor Stadium.
We are incredibly happy, because on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 there will finally be another charity auction as part of the Millerntor Gallery.
Among other things with works by:
Gerhard Richter
Jeff Koons
Neo Smoke
Bernd and Hilla Becher
Gunther Uecker
Would you like to secure a place at the auction in advance and get an exclusive insight into the almost finished Millerntor Gallery? Then simply register here.
Thank you for your interest and support for Viva con Agua's important WASH projects.
line up
In the next few days we will gradually publish the artists who will be part of the Millerntor Gallery X.
Stay tuned!
line up
In the next few days we will gradually publish the artists who will be part of the Millerntor Gallery X.
Stay tuned!
AKUA NARU X MARY OCHER X KLEBE X LEILA AKINYI X THE GUILT X BEGINNER SOUNDSYSTEM DJ SET MIT DJ MAD & DENYO X DITTY X AISHA VIBES X LIEDFETT X ÄLICE X BADASSBABES X RAHEL X CHIN CHILLAH X LILA X DOUNIAH X SOUNDZ OF THE SOUTH X FHEELS X TRASHBOY 45 X SCHWULE MÄDCHEN SOUNDSYSTEM X BOOZ X ROGER RECKLESS X JOLLE X LIA SAHIN X MAL ÉLEVÉ X DREW MOYO X LIZZN X ANTJE SCHOMAKER X UVM.
line up
In the next few days we will gradually publish the artists who will be part of the Millerntor Gallery X.
Stay tuned!
