Team recruitment ongoing!
Interactive Exhibition & Fashion Show
Berlin, Germany
December 2024
Chimera: Stories of Migration
Berlin, Germany
December 2024
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Welcome to Chimera!
Chimera is an event for understanding the city of Berlin with its complex stories of migration, through a mix of interactive exhibitions, a fashion show, and process documentaries.
The goal is to explore and express our experience with migration through active artistic participation.
Why Chimera?
Chimera is a mythical creature composed of different animals. When we think of postcolonial identities, we think of someone existing in a third space of identities where they never fit neatly into one cultural definition. Like a Chimera, someone who has a history of migration becomes a patchwork of many cultural influences and identities.
By naming this event Chimera, we want to create a space for people to explore and express their Chimera through artistic means, while also understanding others’ Chimera.
Chimera is a mythical creature composed of different animals. When we think of postcolonial identities, we think of someone existing in a third space of identities where they never fit neatly into one cultural definition. Like a Chimera, someone who has a history of migration becomes a patchwork of many cultural influences and identities.
By naming this event Chimera, we want to create a space for people to explore and express their Chimera through artistic means, while also understanding others’ Chimera.
What happens at Chimera?
Interactive Exhibitions + Fashion Show.
When visitors enter Chimera, they will go through a series of interactive installations – all aim to explore different stories of migration. The installations are themed by body parts (details to be kept as a surprise for now). Visitors will add their stories to the installation or simply encounter each story.
The climax of Chimera is the fashion show, which takes place at the end of event. The fashion show will feature garments designed by local designers, reflecting the theme of Chimera. Models will interact with the installations as part of the show — details will be discussed in more details with the designers.
Interactive Exhibitions + Fashion Show.
When visitors enter Chimera, they will go through a series of interactive installations – all aim to explore different stories of migration. The installations are themed by body parts (details to be kept as a surprise for now). Visitors will add their stories to the installation or simply encounter each story.
The climax of Chimera is the fashion show, which takes place at the end of event. The fashion show will feature garments designed by local designers, reflecting the theme of Chimera. Models will interact with the installations as part of the show — details will be discussed in more details with the designers.
Meet the team (and join us!)
Zhi Zhi 🇲🇾 (she/her)
Directorette
Shawn 🇰🇷 (she/her)
Collaboration & Outreach Manager
Polina 🇺🇦 (they/them)
Installation Curator
Dasha 🇺🇦 (she/her)
Directorette
Jaime 🇮🇹 (he/him)
Visual Historian
Jan 🇩🇪 (he/him)
Finance Administrator
We’re looking for
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Fashion Designers
June 2024 - December 2024
Installation Assistants
November 2024 (2-3 days)
Photographers
December 2024 (2-3 days)
Videographers
September 2024 - December 2024
Musicians
December 2024 (2-3 days)
Sponsors
ANYTIME until 2024.12
YOU
December 2024
Apply Now ︎︎︎
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Fashion Designers
June 2024 - December 2024
- Design a full outfit that follows the theme of chimera and event characteristics. Each designer will be assigned a specific prop that visitors will design during the event.
Installation Assistants
November 2024 (2-3 days)
- Assist with space design and installation work. Volunteers available for staff roles during the event are preferred.
Photographers
December 2024 (2-3 days)
- Capture photos of the exhibition and runway show.
Videographers
September 2024 - December 2024
- Document and edit the preparation process to present during the fashion show. Film the exhibition and fashion show, and create a post-event video.
Musicians
December 2024 (2-3 days)
- Perform live music on the event day. An electric piano will be provided. We also encourage jamming sessions, so feel free to bring your own instruments.
Sponsors
ANYTIME until 2024.12
- We welcome sponsorships of any amount to help us with venues and materials.
YOU
December 2024
- Free entry for all. Everyone is welcome!
Apply Now ︎︎︎
QUESTIONS?
Email napkinseverywhere@gmail.com
Drawing by Annabel Schön