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Harun Farocki, Bedtime Stories: A Creative Storytelling Workshop for Children at mumok

Families with children can explore poetic narratives and imagination, inspired by Harun Farocki's captivating films.

Dive into the 'Bedtime Stories' program at mumok, a special workshop for families and children aged 5 and up. Inspired by Harun Farocki's short films, participants will engage in collaborative storytelling. Explore how small actions and images can ignite thought and imagination, bridging the space between waking and dreaming states. This creative session is part of the Tolia Curriculum for Children.

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Exhibition summary

This event, part of the Tolia Curriculum for Children, uses Harun Farocki's 'Bedtime Stories' films as a starting point for exploring poetic narratives and the power of small actions and images. Participants will develop stories that bridge waking and dreaming states.

Curatorial context

Harun Farocki's 'Bedtime Stories,' a series of four short films produced for Westdeutscher Rundfunk, serve as the inspiration for this session within the Tolia Curriculum for Children. The program encourages participants, particularly families with children aged 5 and up, to explore how small actions, objects, and images can become mediums for thought and imagination. By developing poetic narratives and engaging in collaborative storytelling, attendees will explore the space between waking and dreaming. The event emphasizes the creative potential of play as a tool for crafting stories. The workshop is conducted in German, and children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are advised to leave bulky items in the cloakroom and wear comfortable clothing, meeting at the mumok entrance area.

Admission and ticket notes

This event is part of the Tolia Curriculum for Children and is free of charge, but bookings without an accompanying adult for children under 14 will be automatically cancelled. Further inquiries can be made via email at [email protected].

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Venue
mumok
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From May 24, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the films of Harun Farocki (1944–2014), with the program conceived by Tolia Astakhishvili.
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