Participating artists:Hyerin Eom, Yana Zschiedrich, Nataliia Oliferovych, Juliane Jaschnow & Stefanie Schroeder and others
Period (opening hours):Mon–Fri 3pm–8pm, Sat/Sun 12pm–8pm
Venue:Werkleitz
Große Ulrichstraße 13–15
06108 Halle (Saale)
With *Sooner or Later*, Werkleitz launches an exploration of the theme of time. In doing so, we address current issues of intergenerational justice and futures that are slipping away. From the evocation of a turning point in history, through the conversion of our energy reserves into months, weeks and days, to expiring deadlines or talk of having to work longer, the theme of time is attracting fresh attention. Against this backdrop, it is important to us to ask many people how they themselves think about time.
Well ahead of the start of the Werkleitz Festival 2026, we are issuing this call: we are seeking 100 artworks on the theme of time. From the submissions, we are now presenting an impressive selection of artistic works, including films, photographs, poems, textile objects, audio pieces, paintings and sculptures. Furthermore, together with eight tandems, each comprising a younger and an older adult, we are venturing into the experimental field of intergenerational dialogue. The pairs also discuss their ideas about time and the future during their regular meetings. They will share their insights at the Werkleitz Festival. The curated film programme for ‘Sooner or Later’, expanded to include screenings for children, will be presented at the Puschkino.
The Agency for New Beginnings (AfA) will be presenting its annual theme, ‘Generations’, at the Werkleitz Festival 2026.
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