IDW 2021

8 9 #4 Spacing the partition lines By Anđelka Bnin-Bninski The primary interest of the workshop is a construction site fence for the capping of the Antwerp ring road. Starting from the plan for a long temporary situation for the construction site and its fences (10 – 15 yrs), the workshop takes the transitory character of the fence as a polygon for experimenting the multilayered commoning processes between the Luchtbal and Lambrechtshoeken neighborhoods. Relying on the common drawing tactics and a medium of the line, the workshop approach focusses on notions of time, observation, reflection and trans- parency. These notions are considered in parallel as means and objectives – commoning drawing tactic will be fine tuned with specific drawing techniques and drawing surfaces, and the foreseen result is a critical 1:1 model for a construction site curtain. While the accent is moving from the fencing wall to fencing curtain the real polemic is set on the critical dynamics of spatial partition in relation to cultural and micropo- litical issues. In difference with fence as a limit in pub- lic space, the curtain is considered as private tissue and optional, gradual opening towards the other and different perspective on common space. The objec- tive is to space the lines of division and closure into the potential for observation, reflection and change. Starting from the banal construction site equipment, the workshop provokes nuanced critical attitude and awareness to evolve with time and sensitivity to differ- ences between the local communities. #5 A place in the world By Anna Püschel This workshop draws its energy from the notions of home, trust and connection. Visual artist Anna Püschel invites students to collaborate with residents to create an intervention in public space that reflects the view of the inhabitants on their area. How can we bring different demographics together, how can they find a voice, and how can these voices be united in a concept that becomes part of the event horizon of the population of Luchtbal? How can we avoid ‘interven- tion tourism’, what steps do we need to take in order to gain the trust of the locals? How can we overcome social or language barriers, which tools do we need in order to be able to connect with everybody? The goal is to create a piece of art in the public domain that reflects the view of the Luchtbal community on their own neighbourhood. Through collecting different per- spectives, we offer an opportunity to shape the living experience of the inhabitants by reflecting their pres- ence in the public space. During this week, we will discover what home means for us, engage in interest- ing encounters and share an intense labour of creation and reflection. More than thriving towards a perfect result, this workshop is leaning into personal growth and opening doors. How can we share a space for one week and make sure that everyone involved gains something from this experience? Which elements of this workshop will serve the students in their further practice, and which ones will serve the neighbourhood that received us for one week? Participants should have an interest in or an openness towards exploring (a) space, social interaction, ethnographic fieldwork, psychology and visual storytelling. Image 01 Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado), Christo 1971