When does the Decolonial Goods Store take place?

The event on 12.07.2026 starts at 3:00 PM. Further opening days are planned during the project period.

Is the admission free?

Yes, the event is free of charge.

Where does the event take place?

At EinLaden, Bochumer Straße 96 in 45886 Gelsenkirchen.

What form does the exhibition take?

It is an interactive sound installation with audio contributions and soundscape.

Are there accompanying formats?

Yes, the project includes introductions, conversations, and a rap workshop.

Is the event suitable for a spontaneous visit?

Yes, the public opening hours are clearly indicated; additionally, a visit by appointment is possible.

Sound Art Meets Postcolonialism: Decolonial Goods Store Opens in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Decolonial Goods Store
Start: 2026-07-12T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T20:00:00+02:00
Location: EinLaden

Decolonial Goods Store: Sound Installation on (Post)Colonialism and Decolonial Perspectives

With the Decolonial Goods Store, an art experience opens in Gelsenkirchen that intertwines listening, reflection, and societal dialogue. The interactive sound installation serves as a listening salon for diverse voices on the topic of (Post)Colonialism and the question of how decolonization can be thought and experienced in concrete terms.

A Space That Lets You Listen

The project transforms the exhibition space into a station-like exploration of hearing. About 30 audio contributions from scholars and other experts are interactively accessible through furniture pieces. This creates a dense exhibition atmosphere in which sound, text, and spatial effects generate a quiet, concentrated form of aesthetic experience.

KMRU and the Art of Expanded Listening

For the soundscape, the sound artist KMRU, born in Nairobi and residing in Berlin, is responsible. His work moves between field recordings, noise, installation, and performance. International appearances, releases on renowned labels, as well as an honorary mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 2023 mark him as a defining voice in experimental ambient and sound art. In the Decolonial Goods Store, this expertise condenses into a precise acoustic environment that makes questions of memory, power, and perception audible.

Education, Conversation, and Participation

The Decolonial Goods Store is more than an exhibition: it is a forum for cultural education. Conversations, introductions, and a rap workshop expand the project with participatory formats and invite reflection on colonial continuities in their presence. The unique strength of this installation lies precisely in this: it makes complexity accessible without simplifying it.

Location and Exhibition Rhythm

The project can be seen at the EinLaden at Bochumer Straße 96 in Gelsenkirchen. The opening hours follow a clear rhythm: Fridays from 5 to 8 PM, Saturdays and Sundays from 3 to 6 PM, as well as by appointment. Admission is free, making it an approachable visit for individuals, groups, and culturally interested walk-ins.

Conclusion: The Decolonial Goods Store combines sound art, social reflection, and participatory mediation into a compelling art experience. Those who wish to experience the power of installation, dialogue, and contemporary sound art should visit this exhibition live and engage in an intense, resonant encounter.