Brandenburg Museum, Kitchen & Courtyard
Food & Power. Unpacking the Politics of What We Eat
Food as a Question of Power. Politics on the Plate
An event as part of the exhibition “Signals of Power“.
Food & Power. Unpacking the Politics of What We Eat
A community event by the Brandenburg Museum in cooperation with Blacks and Whites Together for Human Rights e. V.
As part of the exhibition “Signals of Power. Nauen, Kamina, Windhoek” at the Brandenburg Museum – which explores the subtle and overt forms of control and power through telecommunications – we are taking a step further: to the dinner table. Because history is made there too – and power is exercised there as well.
Together with Black and White Unite for Human Rights e.V., we invite you to a community event that understands food as cultural heritage, as a colonial instrument, and as a political matter.
What to expect
- An exclusive guided tour through the exhibition “Signals of Power” with curator Dr. Katalin Krasznahorkai
- Specially prepared dishes that tell stories of migration, resistance, and remembrance (Black and White Unite for Human Rights e.V.)
- Discussions about colonialism, food justice, and cultural appropriation, moderated by Blacks and Whites Together for Human Rights e. V.
- A space for exchange, questions, and collective learning
- Ideas for a sustainable and solidarity-based approach to food
Let’s explore together how food, power, and memory are deeply interconnected.
Admission
Admission: Free | Donations welcome
Places are limited. Registration is required.
Let’s explore together how food, power, and memory are deeply interconnected.
What to Expect – Schedule of the Community Event “Food & Power”
Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 4:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Brandenburg Museum, Kitchen & Courtyard
5:00 to 5:25 PM
Welcome & Exhibition Tour
With curator Dr. Katalin Krasznahorkai, guiding us through the exhibition “Signals of Power”.
5:25 to 5:40 PM
Input Talk: “Food Migrates” – Napuli Paul
A short reflection on how food travels across places, cultures and histories.
5:40 to 6:00 PM
Input Talk: “Food as an Instrument of Power” – Susan Mwai
An exploration of how food shapes power and social structures.
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Shared Meal & Open Conversation
Enjoy dishes that carry stories – and join an open conversation:
What is on my plate – and how did it get there?
Everyone is welcome.
This event is intended as a safe space for respectful dialogue and listening.
Come with curiosity – and maybe with an appetite.