Oyoun
Topics
Decolonial and feminist cultural production, Intersectionality in the arts, Art as resistance and empowerment
Disciplines
Visual and performing arts, Activist and community-based arts, Cultural policy and social theory, Transnational collaboration and dialogue
Oyoun is a Berlin-based cultural organisation that designs and implements interdisciplinary projects through decolonial, queer*feminist, and migrant perspectives. Functioning as an intersectional platform, Oyoun creates space for critical reflection, artistic experimentation, and transnational solidarity.
Dedicated to supporting diasporic and international voices, Oyoun fosters dialogue on local and global issues through the lens of art and culture. Its programming resists normative structures by prioritising perspectives often marginalised in traditional cultural spaces—especially those shaped by gender, race, migration, and systemic inequality.
In a climate of rising populism and radicalisation, Oyoun actively positions itself as a space of resistance, empowerment, and cultural transformation. With a feminist and anti-supremacist approach, it also seeks to challenge and deconstruct hierarchies in global cultural cooperation, particularly in North-South dynamics. Central to its mission is the principle that those most affected by social and political issues should be the ones shaping the conversation.
Dedicated to supporting diasporic and international voices, Oyoun fosters dialogue on local and global issues through the lens of art and culture. Its programming resists normative structures by prioritising perspectives often marginalised in traditional cultural spaces—especially those shaped by gender, race, migration, and systemic inequality.
In a climate of rising populism and radicalisation, Oyoun actively positions itself as a space of resistance, empowerment, and cultural transformation. With a feminist and anti-supremacist approach, it also seeks to challenge and deconstruct hierarchies in global cultural cooperation, particularly in North-South dynamics. Central to its mission is the principle that those most affected by social and political issues should be the ones shaping the conversation.
Van
Ji Çaran Çar Jin Huner
The hub is dedicated to addressing gender inequality, women's consciousness, and gender awareness through the lens of cultural and artistic expression.
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Van
Ji Çaran Çar Jin Huner
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Ji Çaran Çar Jin Huner is dedicated to addressing gender inequality, women's consciousness, and gender awareness through the lens of cultural and artistic expression. They collaborate on artistic workshops, exhibitions, concerts, and theatre productions with a focus on women’s themes. Their activity programme centres on the number 4, covering four seasons, four art branches, and four tours. Women artists are trained in various art forms and engage in ethical-aesthetic discussions, resulting in exhibitions and tours across four cities. The activities aim to empower women artists and create a platform for discussion and artistic exploration, contributing to a more just and artistic world.
TRANSNATIONAL EXCHANGE IDEA
Culture JinFrom September 29th to October 6th, Oyoun will visit Ji Çaran Çar Jin Huner in Van for an enriching exchange. Oyoun will create open spaces for discussions and showcase feminist approaches in organisational and artistic practices. They will host two Performative and Visual Art workshops, focusing on empowerment, solidarity, ongoing projects, network collaborations, and engaging in body and movement practices. Participants will share their perspectives and knowledge about feminism and related artistic practices.
In parallel, Ji Çaran Çar Jin Huner will organise three workshops with local artists and activists on feminist themes. One will delve into Kurdish painters' works, examining women, culture, nationalism, subaltern identities, and history. Another will discuss the role of women in Kurdish theatre, featuring insights into female performers' contributions and challenges. The third will explore Leyla Bedirxan's legacy as the first Kurdish female ballerina and the broader context of Kurdish women in dance.
Beyond formal activities, all organisations will collaborate on informal sessions, including dinners, walks, and cultural visits. These gatherings aim to build a strong network, allow participants to get to know each other, and provide insights into the local context and Kurdish culture.
Culture Jin is created in partnership with Ji Çaran Çar Jin Huner from Van.
