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Mayer Pavilion is a performative, research-based artistic framework situated within established traditions of socially engaged and relational art.
The project initiated in 2020 by Andrea Mineo is exploring collective, transdisciplinary, and urban practices through multidisciplinary collaborations.
The initiative supports social transformation and solidarity, while promoting sustainable practices in art and urban development.
The initiative's name comes from Andreas Mayer, a fictitious name created by Andrea Mineo in 2020 for an investigation project in the context of discrimination in the housing market in Berlin.
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Since then, Mayer Pavilion has become a long-term performative initiative, a symbol of welcome, humour, inventiveness, and willingness for social transformations, bringing together artists and other professionals from different cultures and backgrounds.
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a performative research to expand physical and inner space, by
turning inequity into inclusion, division into connection, and private into common space
EXPERIMENTS BEGUN IN 2020
Mayer Pavilion project began in 2020, when the pandemic forced artists and the whole world to retreat into their homes. I started with an experiment in my apartment, which became the only place where I could meet other artists and keep the discussion alive. Since then, the project has open bridges with larger venues such as theaters, project spaces, and museums.
Experimental what?
The project is based on an experimenting idea because it is not established or finalized. It was developed during difficult times in response to the growing urge to reconnect people together and prevent losing grip on reality.
What's the point?
In a time marked by fragmentation, precarity, and uncertain futures, this project operates as a performative initiative: creating situations for collective inquiry and more sustainable forms of social engagement, solidarity, and care.
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Pavilion what ?
A pavilion, usually is a structure attached to a building, often associated with activities such as concerts and pleasure, and this stance of being "outsiders" as well as transforming every place we enter into a home has been the hallmark of our work. I believe that a space for art and discussion can exist anywhere, whether it is an apartment, a studio, a pavilion, or a public space, as long as it serves as a hub for cultural exchange for the community.
We advocate non-hierarchical, decentralized and sustainable processes with production that speaks directly to the social contest and community interest.
Festivals
The performative initiative combines in a unifying space different artistic fields such as visual art, poetry, music, and other disciplines with learning, and interactive components such as workshops, ceremonies, and open discussion. I believe that a holistic understanding of ourselves can be revealed by crossing disciplines and providing a unique space for physical interaction.
THERE IS NO ONE SINGLE ANSWER
With the understanding that there is no single answer, my performative format invites viewers to experience the works in different situations such as concerts, meditations, and interactive activities. By doing so, the spectator is creating a personal relationship with the artworks and the artist.
2020 - 2021 - 2022
Just take a breath
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The Other Side Of Zeros And Ones - Performance By Selen Martinez Giron
Unifying Gate Festival - Performance By Kdindie
Self Awareness, Cooperation and Critical Thinking are the foundation's guiding principles the performative initiative.
Mayer Pavilion is a symbol of imagination, discovery, and innovation.
Welcoming Diversity
The initiative is supporting the work of artists from political minorities and provide a working environment that is supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental.
Support for people in countries torn by war
For a couple of months we turned an exhibition space into a temporary living space to host refugees. For the time they needed support, we paused our artistic program and we provided shelter. During this period we moved for continuous support, whatever it might be, financial or bureaucratic, to people in countries torn by war. We are giving voice to artists from war-affected countries.
Sustainability and recalibration with Nature
In June 2022 I launched an open call for artists, engineers and creative thinkers to re-imaging and co-create a space for culture exchange in Berlin in-between urban and nature areas.
Titled Nowhere Museum, the open call is an ongoing project aiming to actualise a new prototype for future institutions in a series of semi-abandoned places in Berlin.
Events
So., 05. Okt.BerlinMayer Pavilion presents “Neukölln Trans-lingual”, an interactive, transdisciplinary experiment rethinking translingualism as a shared cultural asset of Berlin. The project is developed by Berlin-based artist duo Marta Stanisława Sala & Cheong Kin Man
Sa., 10. MaiBerlinMezzanine is a liminal space, like the new atelier house surrounded by a construction site. Mezzanine is an installation built from discarded materials from the construction site, designed to be the beginning of a communal space for the atelier house in Kienitzer str.
Di., 13. Aug.StadtWERKSTATTDesigning an Art Museum in rural Sicily: A Berlin Exhibition
Fr., 17. Nov.BerlinFinissage of the exhibition "Collectiveness In Space". We celebrate the culmination of this exhibition by hosting a special Symposium Dinner at the installation "Table Of Resolution" where you can meet and engage with the artists behind the showcased projects.
Fr., 10. Nov.BerlinThe exhibition explores the implications of collective utilization and reclamation of space, seeking to question or stretch what we consider solo and collective practice. Opening, concerts, and performances 10-11 November. Visit tours of the exhibition from November 12 to 17 from 15:00 to 20:00
Fr., 26. MaiBerlinThe event include panel talks, film screening, live concerts, and art show. We will talk about the specific issues that Berlin's project spaces are facing in the present context. From rising rents to the disappearance of community space we will explore how to keep these communities alive.
Fr., 09. Dez.Spreefeld BerlinMayer Pavilion celebrates its 3rd birthday, a three-year commitment to experimental forms of arts, presenting the exhibition titled “Made By Hands Of Others” at Spreefeld Berlin, Friday, 9th December 2022.
Mi., 28. Sept.BerlinMayer Pavilion invites you to witness a performance by Katja Tannert and Martin Wagner in the attempt of washing the creative act and money from its uncertain past. “Money Machines” is the opening event of "Art in Residence", an experimental art project by Susan Buckow
Sa., 14. MaiMayer Pavilion‘Pleasure Me’ is a Yves Gore's performance that welcomes audiences of any gender and sexuality into participating in it as openly at their own level of comfort and tolerance. The participant can choose to interact with themselves, or with Yves Gore verbally or through touch
Sa., 14. MaiMayer PavilionIt has been a wild and exciting ride of performance art for the past two decades for Frank Fu From "Welcome to the Bullshit and Boring Art World" to "In Memory of Contemporary Art" From crawling on my hands and knees like a dog at Venice Biennale to having public orgasmic art inside Centre Pompidou.
Fr., 29. Apr.BerlinLucca is an experimental pop singer, songwriter and electronic music producer. Inspired by Berlin's music nightlife and a proper dose of Weltschmerz, she creates catchy melodies and dark soundscapes. Former artist in residency at ACUD Macht Neu and theater performer at BKA theater Berlin.
Sa., 04. Dez.Eye SquareDay 2 of The Other Side Of Zeros And Ones at Eye Square. 40 artists in an attempt to unify Berlin art spaces during a 3-day opening. One exhibition to connect 3 project spaces. 3 days to experience interactive art, concerts, performances, ceremonies, group meditations and participatory dance forms.
Fr., 03. Dez.BerlinDay 1 - Mayer Pavilion (limited event capacity) 40 artists in an attempt to unify Berlin art spaces during a 3-day opening. One exhibition to connect 3 project spaces. 3 days to experience interactive forms of art, concerts, performances, ceremonies, group meditations and participatory dance forms.
Sa., 23. Okt.BerlinOver 40 artists, musicians, and performers from all around the globe will join forces opening a two-day gate and rewrite the future for harmonious unity.- Sa., 23. Okt.BerlinOver 40 artists, musicians, and performers from all around the globe will join forces opening a two-day gate and rewrite the future for harmonious unity.
Exhibition Space
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What will remain once we have found the answer?
Opening June 2021
Exhibition Project Series
Live Concert
Pop-Up events Series
July 2021
Amélie and Antoine
New exhibition space opening 2020
Exhibition Project Series
ReMoto a Luogo
Telepathic Sculpture
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