150122 // Police Formations

Police took Antifa into custody while they raised their voice against a german anti-COVID protest movement.

Explore this more dimensional documentation of a real life scenario captured in front of the Rathaus Kassel,
Germany through LiDAR scans and photogrammetry.

The reason for this police action was a planned counter-demonstration of the Antifa against a Querdenken demo on Friedrichsplatz, Kassel. In the context of this measure, the police of Northern Hesse (Nordhessen) acted partly disproportionately and it came to the use of direct force to keep the counter-demonstrators from the rally.

"150122" aims to present a new perspective on the documentation of political events and to draw attention to the importance of political and activist engagement. By transferring the conflict into an artistic context, visitors are encouraged to reflect on the impact of political actions and to deal with the emotions and experiences associated with them. The digital room creates a space for dialogue and reflection on political reality, encouraging viewers to actively engage in discourse and strive for change.

Sound: Original Sound recorded during the incident

The digital room contains scans of police units and tactical vehicles. Also analog Pictures from the incident are shown in the room. The background is a video from the incident showcased in a video sphere.