Goethe-Institut im Exil: Through The Cracks: Touching into Dream Waters
Dream Reflection Workshop | by registration only
SO 29.6, 13H-17H ACUD Galerie
Free registration: https://www.goethe.de/prj/gex/en/ver.cfm?event_id=26688929

When darkness sheds it's own sacred light upon us and we surrender to our deepest nature; our souls could whisper some guidance about where we stand, what blocks our energy and what yearns to be changed. Its language might be difficult to understand but we owe it to our selves to be present, breath in and out and listen. Would we be able to tap into this divine power together? How can we surrender to our own calls?

In this guided collective reflection, the artists open a space for dream reflections in a sacred and intimate setting, letting our souls speak the language of dreams. Participants are invited to slow down and consider dreams as both personal and collective experiences engaging the body and senses, tuning into the distinct listening that emerges from dreams, and exploring the knowledge that might be shared across them. Drawing from both artist’s own relationship with dreams and research, the texts read aloud serve to expand perspectives and deepen connections with dream life.

Set against a soft backdrop of sound and scent, the format challenges the conventions of traditional public readings often directed at the mind while neglecting the body’s presence in space. It also explores how visual, auditory, olfactory, and spatial elements shape our encounters with memory, language, and knowledge. The session concludes with a shared meal, offering a voluntary space for participants to exchange, reflect, and connect.
Free Registration
To register, please send an email to im-exil@goethe.de with the subject line “RSVP – Dream Workshop”.
The workshop is primarily intended for individuals with personal experiences of displacement, migration, or exile.

Deadline for registration: June 25, 2025
Spots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Maximum number of participants: 10–12
If you register but are later unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone else.
Schedule:
1:00–4:00 pm: Dream Reflection Workshop – Guided exercises and group discussions exploring the nature of dreams and dream memories. Facilitated by Marwa Zein and Charmaine Li
4:00–5:00 pm: Optional shared meal

Please note: Photos may be taken during the event for documentation purposes. If you do not wish to appear in any images, please let the organizers know in advance.
Artists
The Workshop will be facilitated by Marwa Zein and Charmaine Li and is curated by Armeghan Taheri