From the barely audible and the overheard to broken rhythms emerging from the underground, »the sonic and the void« offers a space for exchange through the lens of music and
critical sound practices. By sharing sound-related material – field recordings, songs, texts – we collectively ask:
How does silence proliferate and haunt our collective memories?
When does intentional silence and secrecy become an act of resistance?
Can the largely unheard form a resonant space for counter-publics?
The format was initiated together with longtime friend Theo Ferreira Gomes and as an echange format has taken place at Künstlerhaus Stuttgart and Akademie Schloss Solitude. To document and archive contributions from these music-sharing circles, we set up an Arena Channel.
"We, LAF – Leerstand als Freiraum e.V., are a non-profit association founded by students and young
graduates of design, art theory, philosophy and computer science. We stand up for cultural
environments in Pforzheim. We initiate projects, which are situated within the fields of art,
electronic music and society.
For this purpose, we transform vacant buildings in the city center into experimental exhibition
platforms. Abandoned spaces – up until now a symbol of idle, lack and unused opportunities – turn
into open spaces through exhibitions, discussions and various events. It is our goal to bridge
societal, artistic and architectural space and to initiate a dialogue on relevant subjects regarding
the city, art and contemporary issues."
Kosmas has been an active member of LAF from 2020 - 2023, & board member from 2021 - 2023
Find examples of events carried out at LAF further below.
