This essayistic group exhibition explores the connection between the cosmos, particularly the sun, and social and political movements. It investigates how celestial phenomena might influence historical processes and examines contemporary visual art and poetry that reflect on these ideas. The exhibition features works focusing on moving images, alongside pieces in other media that evoke strong affects.
The exhibition _Genossin Sonne_ (Comrade Sun) delves into the relationship between the cosmos, with a specific focus on the sun, and social and political transformations. It questions the extent to which the universe, not just the Earth's environment, contributes to historical events, drawing parallels between solar activity and revolutions, as proposed by Soviet cosmists. The exhibition features works by international artists, with a significant emphasis on cinema, film, and video as media of light, alongside pieces in other media that evoke powerful affects. The sun is presented as a dual symbol: an abundant source of life and energy for political struggles, and a portent of warning, contrasting the vastness of its existence with human brevity. The program of accompanying events follows a calendar based on the sun's course, and a related open-air installation by Huda Takriti is presented in cooperation with Brunnenpassage.