Nina E. Schönefeld (* 1972 in Berlin, lives in Berlin) works as an interdisciplinary video artist. The future scenarios in her art works are closely linked to current political, ecological, and social issues. Her video installation RIDE OR DIE (2024), shown for the first time at the KINDL, focuses on the moment of decision when relentless, radical resistance begins — against the political shift to the right in Europe and the threat to the separation of powers and freedom of the press.

Curator: Kathrin Becker

22.1., 19:00
Nina E. Schönefeld in conversation with Matthias Dell (Journalist, Berlin)
In German
Free admission

In RIDE OR DIE, Nina E. Schönefeld tells a story of love and fearlessness. (...) The style is characterised by the many visual and stylistic quotes, which is typical of the 52-year-old artist. (...) You can tell from her video work that Schönefeld is a Berliner through and through. Not only does the soundtrack, characterised by the contrast of dark techno basses and baroque piano melodies, evoke associations with the local cultural scene, but almost all of the film's locations are set in Berlin.
[Nina E. Schönefeld erzählt in RIDE OR DIE von Liebe und Furchtlosigkeit. (...) In der Machart fallen vor allem die vielen visuellen und stilistischen Zitate auf, was typisch für die 52-jährige Künstlerin ist. (...) Dass Schönefeld Berlinerin durch und durch ist, merkt man ihrer Videoarbeit an. Nicht nur der vom Kontrast aus dunklen Technobässen und barocken Klavieretüden geprägte Soundtrack weckt Assoziationen an die hiesige Kulturszene, auch die Drehorte des Films befinden sich fast alle in Berlin.]
Ferdinand Wulff, Tip Berlin, 10/2024

Further Material:
Room Guide Nina E. Schönefeld. RIDE OR DIE

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