Khaled Barakeh, Syrian artist and cultural activist in Berlin, connects art, activism, and social change. With projects like the MUTE installation and the SYRIA Cultural Index, he promotes social justice and empowers marginalized groups through creative practices.
Khaled Barakeh, a Syrian artist and cultural activist living in Berlin, has established himself as a central figure in the field of social and political activism through his diverse initiatives and creative projects.
Barakeh's work encompasses a wide range of artistic and activist projects that focus on themes such as power structures, identity, culture, and history. Some of his prominent projects include:
The main mission of Khaled Barakeh and his non-profit organization Studio Khaled Barakeh and coculture is to promote social change through creative practices. The focus is on addressing social injustice and empowering marginalized groups. Barakeh's philosophy, which he refers to as "The Practice of Necessity," aims to respond to the urgencies and needs of the constantly changing modern society while directly intervening in political infrastructures[1][2][3].
Barakeh's work and that of Studio Khaled Barakeh and coculture are deeply rooted in promoting sustainability and social change. Some of the key initiatives include:
Barakeh continues his work to expand the boundaries of social and political activism. He is currently working on conceptualizing a new utopian political party in Northern Ireland to bridge the deep-rooted divisions between Catholics and Protestants. This project is a continuation of his earlier work, 'The Shake,' which aims to bring about lasting social change[1].
Through his diverse initiatives and projects, Khaled Barakeh has created a platform that connects art, activism, and social engagement to promote a fairer and more inclusive society.
