Residenzpflicht - Invisible Borders

On 21 june 2010 the exposition was reopened at the Haus der Demokratie
und Menschenrechte in Berlin.

Press release, Berlin 14 October 2010

Travelling exhibition in the European University Viadrina Frankfurt

RESIDENZPFLICHT - INVISIBLE BORDERS

After the destruction in January and the reopening in June the travelling exhibition "Residenzpflicht - Invisible Borders" will be shown

from 18 October until 4 November in Frankfurt/Oder.

About the exhibition:

The aim of the exhibition is to make the special legislation for refugees in Germany comprehensible. In the centre of the exhibition are the techniques of surveillance of space and movement, for example the territorial restriction (the so called "Residenzpflicht" in German) for refugees during the asylum procedure or tolerated refugees. The consequences of the Residenzpflicht on freedom of movement, human dignity and therefore on the physical and mental health of the affected people is demonstrated at the exhibition, Reports, architectural models as well as walk-in-installations create a realistic impression. By means of audio and video material, the focus is also expanded to new control practices that concern the whole of society.

Furthermore, affected people give information about their experiences with the German foreigner-related policy and where resistance must and can be demonstrated in everyday life. This double approach should enable the understanding of the consequences of this regulation and the range of restrictions.

The exhibition was created as part of Philipp Kuebart’s graduation thesis on architecture. After the exhibition was destroyed by an arson attack on the Haus der Demokratie in Zossen where it was located at that time, a lot of committed people came together to help Philipp Kuebart to start its reconstruction with a new concept as soon as possible. During a productive summer break, the organiser team put the finishing touches to the models. With new works added, it is presented with renewed splendour.

The accompanying events in Frankfurt/Oder give background information on the German asylum policy and show possibilities for resistance. They create a local approach to the topic, provide a forum for affected people and the possibility to exchange with interested visitors.

For further information visit the exhibition's blog in Frankfurt/Oder.

Press release, Berlin 17 June 2010

Invisible Borders for refugees – exhibition about the Residenzpflicht law is reconstructed after an arson attack by neo-Nazis

On 22 June the travelling exhibition "Residenzpflicht - Invisible Borders" is reopened in Berlin. It was destroyed during an arson attack committed by neo-Nazis on the Haus der Demokratie in Zossen.

The exhibition deals with the restrictive German asylum policy in an illustrative way. Primarily, consequences of the questionable Residenzpflicht law with regard to the freedom of movement and human dignity can be experienced.

By means of a walk-in-installation made of information boards, architectural models, audio and video features, the exhibition transmits an impression of the oppressing everyday life of refugees in Germany. It describes the abstract techniques of surveillance of space and movement, for example the territorial restriction for refugees during the asylum procedure or tolerated refugees to stay in one administrative district or federal state – the so-called Residenzpflicht. Affected people will have their say as well. They talk about what it means to be exposed to German foreigner-related policy and where resistance must and can be put up in everyday life. This double approach should enable people who are not affected by the Residenzpflicht themselves to understand the consequences of this regulation and the range of restrictions.

Philipp Kuebart designed „Residenzpflicht – Invisible Borders“ that was originally created as part of his graduation thesis on architecture, as a travelling exhibition that already attracted attention throughout Germany. After its destruction in January, a group of committed people rapidly came together to redesign and reconstruct the exhibition. With an extended content and involving additional works, it is presented in a new way, thanks to the collaboration with the project workshop Teltow-Fläming.

To accompany the exhibition there will be a programme of events at the respective locations. The events examine the political implications of the residence obligation law and present possibilities of resistance. They create a local approach to the topic and enable affected people to make their voices heard at the current location and to get into contact with interested visitors.

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At night of 22 january 2010 the „Haus der Demokratie“, run by the citizens’ initiative “Zossen zeigt Gesicht”, in Zossen burnt down. Meanwhile the exposition “Residenzpflicht – Invisible Borders”, started-up shortly before in order to be shown there, got totally destroyed.

A rightist extremist has confessed his cooperation in the attack.

> Link to article on Spiegel Online

We organized funds in order to reconstruct the exhibition. After the first meetings with a stable working group we could also motivate more interested persons who want to participate in reconstructing and/or organizing the touring exhibition.

For the touring of the exposition we still need donations.

> Link to appeal for the reconstrucion of the exhibition

At the same time we want to call for support for the citizens’ initiative “Zossen zeigt Gesicht”. We hope that it can open a new “Haus der Demokratie” as soon as possible.

> Link to appeal for the reconstrucion of the exhibition

This English translation has kindly been done by the voluntary translator Rosmarie Fuchs, and the proof-reader Sophie Bates. It forms part of the project “Free translations of websites for NGOs and non-profit organizations”, supervised by the translation agency Mondo Services

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Picture from the exhibition at Zentrum FliehKraft in Köln. Picture from the reopened exibition at Haus der Demokratie und Menschenrechte. Picture from the burnt down Haus der Demokratie in Zossen:		On 21 june 2010 the exposition was reopened at the Haus der Demokratie und Menschenrechte in Berlin. Press release, Berlin 14 October 2010 Travelling exhibition in the European University Viadrina Frankfurt RESIDENZPFLICHT - INVISIBLE BORDERS After the destruction in January and the reopening in June the travelling exhibition "Residenzpflicht - Invisible Borders" will be shown from 18 October until 4 November in Frankfurt/Oder. About the exhibition: The aim of the exhibition is to make the special legislation for refugees in Germany comprehensible. In the centre of the exhibition are the techniques of surveillance of space and movement, for example the territorial restriction (the so called "Residenzpflicht" in German) for refugees during the asylum procedure or tolerated refugees. The consequences of the Residenzpflicht on freedom of movement, human dignity and therefore on the physical and mental health of the affected people is demonstrated at the exhibition, Reports, architectural models as well as walk-in-installations create a realistic impression. By means of audio and video material, the focus is also expanded to new control practices that concern the whole of society. Furthermore, affected people give information about their experiences with the German foreigner-related policy and where resistance must and can be demonstrated in everyday life. This double approach should enable the understanding of the consequences of this regulation and the range of restrictions. The exhibition was created as part of Philipp Kuebart’s graduation thesis on architecture. After the exhibition was destroyed by an arson attack on the Haus der Demokratie in Zossen where it was located at that time, a lot of committed people came together to help Philipp Kuebart to start its reconstruction with a new concept as soon as possible. During a productive summer break, the organiser team put the finishing touches to the models. With new works added, it is presented with renewed splendour. The accompanying events in Frankfurt/Oder give background information on the German asylum policy and show possibilities for resistance. They create a local approach to the topic, provide a forum for affected people and the possibility to exchange with interested visitors. For further information visit the exhibition's blog in Frankfurt/Oder. Press release, Berlin 17 June 2010 Invisible Borders for refugees – exhibition about the Residenzpflicht law is reconstructed after an arson attack by neo-Nazis On 22 June the travelling exhibition "Residenzpflicht - Invisible Borders" is reopened in Berlin. It was destroyed during an arson attack committed by neo-Nazis on the Haus der Demokratie in Zossen. The exhibition deals with the restrictive German asylum policy in an illustrative way. Primarily, consequences of the questionable Residenzpflicht law with regard to the freedom of movement and human dignity can be experienced. By means of a walk-in-installation made of information boards, architectural models, audio and video features, the exhibition transmits an impression of the oppressing everyday life of refugees in Germany. It describes the abstract techniques of surveillance of space and movement, for example the territorial restriction for refugees during the asylum procedure or tolerated refugees to stay in one administrative district or federal state – the so-called Residenzpflicht. Affected people will have their say as well. They talk about what it means to be exposed to German foreigner-related policy and where resistance must and can be put up in everyday life. This double approach should enable people who are not affected by the Residenzpflicht themselves to understand the consequences of this regulation and the range of restrictions. Philipp Kuebart designed „Residenzpflicht – Invisible Borders“ that was originally created as part of his graduation thesis on architecture, as a travelling exhibition that already attracted attention throughout Germany. After its destruction in January, a group of committed people rapidly came together to redesign and reconstruct the exhibition. With an extended content and involving additional works, it is presented in a new way, thanks to the collaboration with the project workshop Teltow-Fläming. To accompany the exhibition there will be a programme of events at the respective locations. The events examine the political implications of the residence obligation law and present possibilities of resistance. They create a local approach to the topic and enable affected people to make their voices heard at the current location and to get into contact with interested visitors. > up appeal At night of 22 january 2010 the „Haus der Demokratie“, run by the citizens’ initiative “Zossen zeigt Gesicht”, in Zossen burnt down. Meanwhile the exposition “Residenzpflicht – Invisible Borders”, started-up shortly before in order to be shown there, got totally destroyed. A rightist extremist has confessed his cooperation in the attack. > Link to article on Spiegel Online We organized funds in order to reconstruct the exhibition. After the first meetings with a stable working group we could also motivate more interested persons who want to participate in reconstructing and/or organizing the touring exhibition. For the touring of the exposition we still need donations. > Link to appeal for the reconstrucion of the exhibition At the same time we want to call for support for the citizens’ initiative “Zossen zeigt Gesicht”. We hope that it can open a new “Haus der Demokratie” as soon as possible. > Link to appeal for the reconstrucion of the exhibition > up Some newspaper articles about the reopened exhibition: > link to the article "Aufenthalt im Nirgendwo" (Frankfurter Rundschau, 16.02.2011) > link to the article "Wo fängt Menschenwürde an?" (inforiot, 02.11.2010) > link to the article "Erlebbare Grenzen" (Märkische Oderzeitung, 20.10.2010) > link to the article "Unsichtbare Grenzen" (taz, 23.06.2010) > link to the article "Gegen Residenzpflicht" (junge Welt, 19.06.2010) Some newspaper articles about the attack from the press: > link to the article on mut-gegen-rechte-gewalt.de > link to the article "Feuer gefangen" (taz, 27.01.2010) > link to the article "Nazis wollen Mahnwache stören" (taz, 27.01.2010) > link to the article "Baracke war nicht mehr zu retten" (Märkische Allgemeine, 25.01.2010) This English translation has kindly been done by the voluntary translator Rosmarie Fuchs, and the proof-reader Sophie Bates. It forms part of the project “Free translations of websites for NGOs and non-profit organizations”, supervised by the translation agency Mondo Services > up