In the organizer's words:

TALK
Rosanna D'Ortona - Narcolepsy Diaries & Cultural Participation

We cordially invite you to an exclusive artist talk with Rosanna D'Ortona. Get a deep, personal insight into her work and the themes that shape her practice.

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Date and time: 12.12.2025
Start: 19:00
Location: Black Hotels Cologne, Souterrain (Vogelssanger Str. 282 B, 50825 Cologne)
Moderation: Iren Tonoian (Curator, EMPIRE ZERO ONE)

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In focus: The series "Narcolepsy Diaries - Sleeping On Purpose"

The artist Rosanna D'Ortona gives us a personal insight into her current exhibition. The focus is on her highly acclaimed series "Narcolepsy Diaries - Sleeping On Purpose". We shed light on the creation of the works on display and the concepts behind them.

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Migration, inclusion and art practice
The discussion goes beyond the exhibited works and addresses the interfaces at which Rosanna D'Ortona is artistically and socially active.

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SOUND PERFORMANCE
Friday, 12.12.2025 20:00 hrs

Véra T is an ambient project that uses analog sound machines, field recordings and live recorded voices to create improvised soundscapes. The sounds of artistic work are mixed with synthesizer pads, cassette loops and samples to create constantly new, unpredictable soundscapes. Behind the project is Cologne-based musician and performer Oliver Bedorf

We look forward to an exciting exchange and good entertainment

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Acknowledgements to sponsors and partners
Cultural Office of the City of Cologne
Ehrenfeld district council
KKF Kunst - Kultur - Nachhaltigkeits-Förderung und Immobilienmanagement GmbH
Black Hotels Cologne

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Opening hours of the exhibition
05.-20.12.2025
Thu - Sat 17:00 - 21:00 and by appointment (and by appointment)

The exhibition venue is not barrier-free

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