PROJECTS
2023
The theme of the calendar is relationships - romantic, friendly, familial. Stability and security can be present in any form of relationship. Equally, there can be abuse and mistreatment in any form of relationship. Regardless of sexuality, gender identity, ethnicity, age and social beliefs.
Many relationship models that have these loving characteristics were photographed for the 2024 calendar.
To also show the negative and horrific aspects that can occur in relationships, stories from survivors are shared in the calendar. A collaboration with @stories_ofher made this possible -- thank you for the trust!
The calendar for 2024 supports LARA e.V.
LARA e.V. is a counseling and crisis center for women, trans*, inter*, and non-binary people who have experienced any types of sexualized violence since puberty. They offer free, unbureaucratic, and confidential support regardless of when the sexual abuse occurred, who committed it, and where it happened. They have a feminist political stance and classify sexualized violence as part of predominant patriarchal structures. Therefore, LARA e.V. works on the principle of partiality and a trauma-sensitive attitude towards the clients. This means that the clients' experiences are taken seriously, and advice depends on their needs.
LARA e.V. provides psychosocial counseling for people affected and those close to them, support in crisis situations, a one-time free legal counseling service, and group services. In addition, there is the project "Mobile Beratung" – a mobile counseling service specifically aimed at refugees. LARA e.V. offers translation services and low-barrier consultation upon demand.
Their hotline is available from Mondays to Fridays between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm: 030 216 8888.
The donations that LARA e.V. receives from NAKED SOLIDARITY benefit those who are currently in especially distressing situations and need additional support. The money will be used, for example, to finance additional group offers, accompaniment to necessary appointments, and further legal advice.
2022
Edit: Louis Pawlik
The last copies are at Depot2 available.
In 2023 the LGBTQIA+ and BIPoC communities were supported. Wearing pride-colored balaclavas, NAKED SOLIDARITY is fighting to change the system. The project fights against rigid societal norms, traditional gender roles, Western ideals of beauty, and the general belief of being superior.
The calendar was created in collaboration with LOOK AT YOU MIRRORS. LOOK AT YOU MIRRORS was founded with the basic idea of striking "a balance between healthy economic growth and the social responsibility that comes with it." The long-term partnership with ROOTS Berlin is the first step in this direction. To create visibility for marginalized groups and normalize open discourse on mental health, Laura Schowe of LOOK AT YOU MIRRORS photographs various individuals to lead the company's social media. In this context the collaboration with NAKED SOLIDARITY emerged.
All proceeds will go to ROOTS Berlin and LesMigraS.
ROOTS advocates for social and ethnic justice and creates opportunities to positively and sustainably improve the reality of affected individuals.
LesMigraS is a contact and support facility for trans* and cis women, trans* and cis men, all genderqueer, non-binary, trans* and inter* people who are lesbian, bisexual, gay, pansexual, asexual, queer and BIPoC, migrant, refugee or white.
Alongside the photographs of FLINTA* persons and queer cis men, a selection of terminologies is explained, written by Mascha Leskien together with people from the communities, in order to contribute a small part to the necessary educational work.
2021
The beginning and origin of NAKED SOLIDARITY was the idea of a 'nude calendar with meaning', which found its form as a photographic fundraising project.
The idea of the project is to normalize naked female read bodies and in this way end unwanted sexualization. It is about empowering FLINTA* and conveying a feminist worldview.
In addition to the photographs of FLINTA* persons, there was a labeled image of the clitoris, as well as a short explanatory text. In the sense of a search image, a polymer clay clitoris was placed on each calendar photo to draw attention to the relevance of knowledge about its anatomy and function for the sexual satisfaction of persons with vulvas. The nude calendar was released in 2021, but is not year-specific.
The project was able to donate over 5.500€ to the Desert Flower Foundation and Wildwasser e.V..
DFF has the goal to end female genital mutilation (FGM) all over the world. Since then, they have been providing education worldwide, offering direct support to survivors of FGM, and established several Desert Flower Centers where they offer reconstructive surgeries, gynecological, urological, and psychological treatment.
The work of Wildwasser e.V. is based on a feminist concept. The association fights political, structural oppression and sexualized violence as well as all forms of discrimination. The organization's goal is to change the way sexualized violence is dealt with in social discourse. Part of the association's approach is the knowledge that neutrality and independence from one's class, ethical attitudes, ethnicity, gender, age and personal history are not possible and that these factors must be reflected and taken into account.
Current
At the HfS Ernst Busch, Zinnowitzer Str. 11, 10115 Berlin, there is currently an exhibition of the project 2022, which can be visited Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sat from 9.30 a.m. to 10 p.m..
The last solidarity calendar 2023 can be found at Depot2 at Oranienstraße 9, 10997 Berlin-Kreuzberg. The calendars now cost €20 - 100% will be donated.
Previous
22. December 2021
Release event of the 2021 calendar at ORi Berlin -Forum künstlerische Bildmedien e.V.
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Friedelstr. 8, 12047 Berlin
12. to 14. August 2022
Exhibition at the art and culture festival b2b
Dahlewitzer Dorfstr. 35, 15827 Blankenfelde-Malohw
5. // 6. October 2022
FLINTA* exhibition of the collectives BLVSH and Culture.Room at Paloma Bar
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Skalitzer Str. 135, 10999 Berlin
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January 6, 2023
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Calendar sale at Flashday imtattooStudio<3core
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approxlin-Neukölln
January 6, 2023
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Vvideo installations at mixed emotions - anti-national New Year's reception von TOP B3rlin in the techno club ://about blank
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Markgrafendamm 24c, 10245 Berlin.
December 10, 2022 to February 13, 2023
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Exhibition in the solidarity neighborhood café Schluerf of the rainbow factory
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Lausitzer Strasse 21a, 10999 Berlin
WE CELEBRATED THE RELEASE OF THE 2024 CALENDAR ON NOVEMBER 29, 2023 AT MENSCH MEIER.
