Texts from Exile: Art, Power, Memory

Reading with Tania Arcimovich, Karima Shabrang, and Fariba Vafi

Tania Arcimovich, Karima Shabrang, Fariba Vafi – Tania Arcimovich, Karima Shabrang, Fariba Vafi

Three female authors in exile present texts that emerged from a literary exploration of Schönhausen Palace and its history during the Nazi era. Drawing on their own experiences with exile and political pressure, they offer poignant, personal perspectives on history and artistic freedom. The authors Tania Arcimovich (Belarus), Karima Shabrang (Afghanistan), and Fariba Vafi (Iran) will read their texts in their respective original languages. Following this, actress Melika Foroutan will recite the German translations. The reading will be accompanied by music from Basilius Alawad.

Following the reading, all guests are cordially invited to a reception.

The event is inspired by the formats of the “Weiter Schreiben” interventions, which bring contemporary literature from authoritarian countries and literary voices in exile into a dialogue with places, history, and memory.”

Readings in the original languages and German, followed by a reception. The event is inspired by the formats of the “Weiter Schreiben” interventions.Translated with DeepL

Price info: The event ticket also includes admission to the exhibition “Art—People—Power: Schönhausen Palace as the Scene of the Nazi ‘Degenerate Art’ Campaign.”

Price: €15.00

Reduced price: €12.00

Next date:

• Date Thursday, 12/November/2026 18:30
• Venue Schloss Schönhausen
• Address Tschaikowskistraße 1, 13156 Berlin-Pankow