The Kiosk of unknowledge
A temporary public installation that aims to bring the invisible to light
How can we collaboratively understand and visualise our relationship to the unknown and the hidden by looking at things from different perspectives? The KIOSK OF UNKNOWLEDGE invites you to do just that. It stands in the centre of the former Fritz Heckert residential district in Chemnitz, planned as one of the largest new estates in the GDR, with lots of green and open space. After reunification, the utopia of modern living lost its appeal. People moved away; houses were demolished. The open spaces became even larger – and that’s where the pop-up kiosk ist located now, a place where answers are absent, where people can glance, try out, be informed, consume, confront and ask questions.
16 August until 7 September 2025
Opening: 16.08., 15:00
Opening times: daily (except Wednesday), 12:00–18:00
Chemnitz, former airport, Stollberger Str. 100
Programme
The Kiosk of Unknowledge is open regularly from 12 noon to 6 p.m. every day except Wednesday. There is also a daily changing programme.
Sat, 16 August • 3–7 p.m. • OPENING RECEPTION
The kiosk opens with summery soul music by and featuring Guerilla Funk, delicious ketwurst sausage and cool lemonade.
Sun, 17 August • 3 p.m. • TALK AT THE KIOSK
A relaxed discussion with Fatima and the duo Janine and Robert from Pop Up Ma Parol.
Mon, 18 August • 1–5 p.m. • HAIRSTYLING IN DUR
Hairdresser Belinda provides modern haircuts free of charge. Donations are welcome and will be used for a good cause.
Tue, 19 August • 12 noon–4 p.m. • UPCYCLING WORKSHOP WITH EMMA
Emma shows you how to turn seemingly useless and used items into useful things again.
Tue, 19 August • 5:30 p.m. • YOGA WITH LENA
Get fit together with Asian gymnastics and Lena Rothe.
Thu, 21 August • 1–6 p.m. • KIDS IN ACTION
The Utopia Workshops of the Democracy Kids of AWO Chemnitz offer a wide range of hands-on activities.
Fri, 22 August • 6 p.m. • POETRY SLAM
The poetry competition presented by Spektakel Kollektiv Chemnitz.
Sat, 23 August • 4–7 p.m. • OUT OF CHEMNITZ?
Comic workshop with Tessa Astre and Ulrike Jänichen
Sun, 24 August • 3 p.m. • TALK AT THE KIOSK
A relaxed discussion with Fatima and district manager Thomas Rosner.
Mon, 25 August • 2–5 p.m. • FLEA MARKET AND JUMBLE SALE
The Eva meeting place is offering knitted and crocheted items.
Tue, 26 August • 3 p.m. • POP UP MA PAROLE WORKSHOP
The creative hands-on programme for everyone
The, 28 August • 6–8 p.m. • START WITH A FRIEND
SWAF brings people together – in one-to-one tandems and local communities. A long table full of encounters.
Fri, 29 August • 2–4 p.m. • YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE
The mobile youth work team will drive you to your favourite place in the Heckert area and take a photo.
Sat, 30 August • 2–5 p.m. • RECORD PICNIC
Bring your favourite records and have them elegantly presented by a record entertainer.
Sun, 31 August • 3–7 p.m. • READING SALON
Manuela Klitzsch reads from ‘Mein Kinderzimmer in den Wolken’ (My Children's Room in the Clouds).
Mon, 1 September • 4–6 p.m. • MIX YOUR SMOOTHIE
Wulf Knoblauch from the health department presents the smoothie wheel and talks about healthy eating.
Tue, 2 September • 2–6 p.m. • FIGURES FROM SCRAP
Workshop with Heda Bayer
Thu, 4 September • 2–6 p.m. • WHEN TOUCH DANCES
Dance and touch workshop with Nils from Contact Raum
Fri, 5 September • 3 p.m. • KIOSK CONVERSATION
This time, the informal discussion will feature Jörg Schneider, director of the UK youth club
Sat, 6 September • 2–4 p.m. • DANCING NEIGHBOURS
Intercultural exchange through non-verbal dialogue, shared movement & creative expression
Sat, 6 September • 5–10 p.m. • UNITED CLUB CONVENTION
DJs from Infame Radio in Brno broadcast live from the kiosk to the world
Sun, 7 September • 12 noon–6 p.m. • FINISSAGE
What can participation achieve – Chemnitz initiatives united with breakdancing by Room Hip Hop Spot, fine DJing with 100Sachen80, live rap by Gonshi, creative area by and with enter – Young Culture Region Chemnitz by Spinnerei e.V.
