About soft power
soft power is a non-profit art association and venue for artistic projects. As a conceptual framework soft power appropriates a political term that describes and uses the influence which ”soft” assets such as culture and art can have on policies and economic spheres. The ongoing programme is guided by the question how this notion can be productively subverted, challenged and reclaimed from an artistic perspective. The growing number of members of the art association (Kunstverein) supports our work and is encouraged to get involved in the programming.
Artistic directors (as of October 2024): Linnéa Bake and Eva Herrmann
Co-founders and artistic directors (until September 2024): Linnéa Bake, Eva Herrmann, Melissa Lücking and Donna Volta Newmen
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Positioning
As a growing organisation, we are continuously working on establishing, developing and implementing our institutional position and principles. As a non-commercial and independent space for artistic projects, it is of great concern to us to make the internal structures and working methods of soft power increasingly transparent, in order to draw attention to oftentimes precarious working conditions in the cultural sector. It is our goal not only to address structural deficiencies in the field, but also to contribute to overcoming them as an organisation, for example through our institutional stance on remuneration. In this and all other contexts, we oppose any form of discrimination, be it structural or individual. As an art association, exhibition and working space, we want to create an environment in which respectful, equal and enriching interaction can take place.
As a growing organisation, we are continuously working on establishing, developing and implementing our institutional position and principles. As a non-commercial and independent space for artistic projects, it is of great concern to us to make our internal structures and working methods increasingly transparent in order to draw attention to oftentimes precarious working conditions in the cultural sector. It is our goal not only to address structural deficiencies in the field, but also to contribute to overcoming them as an organisation, for example through our institutional stance on Remuneration. In this and all other contexts, we oppose any form of discrimination, be it structural or individual. As an art association, exhibition and working space, we want to create an environment in which respectful, equal and enriching interaction can take place.
Press
Lena Manger, The collaborative project space ‘soft power’ encourages constructive, oppositional, and fluid discourses through art, C24, November 2021
PlusX with Lena Platonos & friends hosted by soft power, Cashmere Radio, September 2021
Immo Schneider, Autonomous art comes to Tempelhof, cee cee, October 2022
Moses Hubbard, ‘Don’t Panic:’ 3hd Festival at soft power, Berlin Art Link, October 2022
Alicja Schindler, „Plural Perspectives“ in Tempelhof: Eine neue Version der Siegessäule, Berliner Zeitung, June 2023
All Muses are Dead by Donna Volta Newmen, Kaltblut Magazine, July 2023
Laura Helena Wurth, Das Atelierhaus Teilestrasse, Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Dezember 2023
Accessibility
No wheelchair access:
soft power is located in the Souterrain (stairs with 3 steps down from the ground floor level without handrail) of a residential building in Fürbringerstraße, Berlin-Kreuzberg. The space is currently not wheelchair accessible. We are working on exploring options to be able to change this in the future.
Gender neutral toilet:
There is a gender neutral toilet available (not wheelchair accessible).
Seating:
There are stools and (if needed) chairs with backrest available in the space.
Neurodiversity:
We aim to provide an inclusive experience and a smooth visit for diverse needs. There is a separate, quieter room in the back of the space, which you are welcome to move to if large crowds are challenging.
Event-specific access information:
For each exhibition, project or event further access information will be provided on our website, giving details on the respective event’s language, the availability of sign language interpretation or announcing loud noises, bright lights or strong smells in advance.
If you would like more detailed information or would like to communicate specific needs to us prior to your visit, please feel free to reach out to us at hello@softpower.world
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