A space organized by and open for cultural and social initiatives. It’s located in the formerly club “Wiese” at WH22 / ARM area in Werner-Hilpert-Strasse 22, Kassel. The space will be used during documenta15 but aims to establish a space for grassroots initiatives and culture even after documenta.
The space is based on self-organization and is supported by different collectives from Kassel. Each of these groups will occupy the space for some days – organizing events, concerts, workshops, performances, exhibitions, discussions, etc. The collectives and individuals using the space are independent from each other: we share some ideas and values but also disagree on others.
It’s an open space: aka network invites collectives and groups to use the space. Please get in touch!
- aka is a decentralized network.
a collective of collectives from Kassel.
- aka is a medium.
we understand aka as a practice and a tool in order to establish a solidarity network among local communities.
- aka is a space towards a space.
there is a need for spaces for grassroots movements in Kassel. aka uses WH22 to actively establish such a space in the city.
- aka is barn.
aka is based on the principle of communality: pooled collective ideas, knowledge, funding and other shareable resources.
- aka is based on (and)common grounds.
how do we practice our diversity and our (dis)agreements?
- aka is an economy.
a solidarity economy which benefits collectives, individuals and bigger community. It’s based on non-commercial principles and collective decision making. - aka is a host. aka is a guest.
a host and a guest. a guest and a host. QoF invites this, this invites QoF.