If science is queen at Humboldt Lab, then #Logoskop is her court jester. Since 2021, artistic freedom has been making monthly appearances at Humboldt University’s exhibition space, using literature to shake up the scientific perspective. Equipped with microphones and amplifiers, two slam poets wander through the exhibition and recite texts.
This time, slam poets Sven Kamin and Soogi Kang will be joining us. Together, they will comment on the exhibition ‘On Water’ with live recitations. Visitors are invited to accompany them on their tour of eloquence.
Curated by Bas Böttcher
Sven Kamin
Sven Kamin is a journalist, poetry slammer and science communicator. The 46-year-old learned his journalistic craft in the daily newspaper business and worked in the editorial offices of Guido Knopp and ‘3 nach 9’, among others. He is one of the most prominent stage poets in the German-speaking world and has twice (2008, 2012) made it into the top five at the German-language championships. He combines energetic poetry with communication by translating current debates or – as ‘Kommagination’ – the history or strategies of institutions, technologies or companies into intense poetic images and performances. Born in Bremen, he is currently active in science communication for European XFEL, the world’s largest X-ray research laser.
Soogi Kang
Born in Pohang, South Korea, she first studied ceramic art before devoting herself to modern acting at the E-JOE-TO Theatre in Seoul. There she also learned traditional Bongsan mask dance from master Kim Yoo-Kyung and various forms of Korean singing, including Seodo-sori, Namdo-sori and Pansori. This was followed by engagements in several theatre ensembles in Seoul.
She has lived in Berlin since 1986, where she works as an actress for theatre and film, singer, theatre and movement teacher, choreographer and director. Together with others, she runs THEATER SALPURI Berlin.
Since 1995, she has been working nationally and internationally as a storyteller, actress, lecturer and coach. Since 2009, she has been involved in the Senate-sponsored project ‘ErzählZeit – Kinder erzählen Geschichten’ (Story Time – Children Tell Stories) in Berlin schools. She is also involved in adult education and is a member of the board of ERZÄHLKUNST e. V.