Revolt

There are many examples of using language as a tool for activism against the expansionist fascist mentality, which perceives every area where statements remain silent as a “consent”. Against corruption and fascism processes in which democracy is tried to be rendered dysfunctional, the need for the dynamic use, development and strengthening of the language by the people emerges. Banners are a powerful expression of shouting. The exhibition brings together artists and activists who have something to say. It explores ways to express a request, statement, complaint, demand and rebellion in public. On this path, there are many creative ways in which the act of advocating can be expressed through language. Creative processes in revolts increase the duration, strength and intensity of the uprising. Riots are indeed creative processes in nature. All the contents on the banners in the exhibition were used in uprisings in different cities and countries, on different years. By gathering different approaches of resistance and statements in different languages, exhibition aims to present public statements and empower the activist voices and solidarity from a transnational and intersectional perspective. Revolt Exhibition also highlightes the city texture of the Berlin city by including local activist and sheding light to the solidarity spaces and safe–zones of Berlin. At the same time, the exhibition attains the status of an ever-growing archive open to public participation throughout its duration.