UWP x Dissident x Homopleasure presents: Temple of the Body
August 18-19, 2023, Külhaus Berlin
Nudity has always been a culturally refined and concrete expression. For the queer community, nudity is also a political concept: a rebellion against patriarchal authority. Through the act of baring our bodies, we challenge the socially imposed male and female symbols, revealing them as mere constructs. “Temple of the Body” serves as an action to subvert mainstream norms and values.
In this exhibition, Teng-Chi Yang decodes his father’s videos, sparking intimate dialogues on sexuality and identity. Chien-Wen Lin’s works, displayed through time, delve into subcultural diversity through photography and auditory experiments. Piercer LUNA(2lu9) from Taipei transforms body piercing into art, exploring her fascination with human organs. Photographer Masha Demianova takes us on a visual journey through symbols and archetypes, and Sara Herrlander documents her surroundings with a raw, childlike sincerity.
We’ve gathered three diverse collectives, connecting Asian and European queer energy for these 2 days of group exhibition, panels, workshops and music, including a choker-making workshop by Woo Yeah, a nude body paint session led by Yunpei, and thought-provoking panels on modern pornography, queerness in Asia and racism.
Saturday evening promises a magical garden finale, with DJs spinning a diverse and uplifting soundscape that celebrates the inclusive power of music. Join us on this extraordinary journey of creativity, self-expression, and meaningful dialogue.
Exhibition artists:
Teng Chi Yang a.k.a. Manbo Key
Chien-Wen Lin
Dudechung
Gwenmi Lai
Lu9
Masha Demianova
明月
Nahyun Park
Ryan Molnar
Sara Herrlander
Sabiwa
Stella Jane Burke
Vincent Wechselberger
Ya Wen Li
Yunpei Hsiung
Saturday programs:
Music:
Maara
marum
Neve (Live)
Gemnital
Jing Lekker b2b Yoni
Carly Zeng b2b Richii
Performance:
Yvonne Nightstand
VNCNT 2.0
Friday programs:
Workshops:
Leather Choker Making
Body Paint Group Drawing
Riot Grrrl Naked Tote Bag Making
Zine Making Workshop
Panels:
Gemnital: My Body is an Open Source – on Modern Pornography
DJ set:
Ifeoluwa
