Decolonial Goods Store in Gelsenkirchen: Experience Sound Installation at EinLaden
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Decolonial Goods Store: A sound installation inviting Gelsenkirchen to listen
On May 16, 2026, an extraordinary event experience opens at EinLaden on Bochumer Straße: Decolonial Goods Store is an interactive sound installation, a forum for diverse voices on (Post-)Colonialism and Decolonization. The installation connects space, sound, and conversation, emphasizing a clear, contemporary form of communication. The city of Gelsenkirchen offers the date free of charge; as an artistic sound composition, the contribution from KMRU is part of the concept. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95259-dekolonialwarenladen))
A space between exhibition and resonance
Those expecting a classic stage format will instead experience an open, sensitive setting with a strong audience atmosphere. The DECOLONIAL GOODS STORE sees itself, according to the project page, as a walk-in sound space where visitors can explore themes surrounding colonial history, memory, and present at their own pace. The installation works with used furniture, drawers, and spatial sound, creating a dense, almost tangible ambiance. ([dekolonialwarenladen.de](https://dekolonialwarenladen.de/dekolonialwarenladen-about?utm_source=openai))
KMRU brings the acoustic depth
Musically, KMRU shapes the project with a clear signature of ambient, field recordings, and installation. On the official website, the artist describes himself as a Sound Artist from Kenya who works with ambient, tonal forms, field recordings, and installations. His projects revolve around hearing, calm, perception, and the social dimension of sound. This perfectly fits the character of this event experience: quiet, concentrated, reflective, and yet intense. ([kmru.info](https://kmru.info/radio?utm_source=openai))
Conversation, workshop, and open time slots
Additional formats will be available on the date: an introduction and conversation with Stefan Demming, further conversation dates, and a rap workshop with Dein Couseng, for which registration is required. The event information also includes opening hours on weekends and appointments by arrangement. This creates a program that not only showcases art but also offers a genuine outreach to curious guests, education enthusiasts, and individuals interested in cultural memory. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95259-dekolonialwarenladen))
Location with a clear address in Ückendorf
The event venue is EinLaden, Bochumer Straße 96, 45886 Gelsenkirchen. The organizer is legally GeOrgel c/o Stefan Demming, Bochumer Straße 150 in Gelsenkirchen. The central location in the Ückendorf district makes the event easily accessible to a local as well as a regional audience that loves cultural journalistic formats and participatory art. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95259-dekolonialwarenladen))
Conclusion: A visit that resonates
Decolonial Goods Store is not an event to attend casually, but for all who want to engage in an intense, sound-based event experience. Between installation, conversation, and workshop, an evening is created that provides food for thought and resonates long after. Those seeking art with attitude, atmosphere, and relevance should experience this date live. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/95259-dekolonialwarenladen))
Official channels of KMRU:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kamaru_/
- Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/K4MARU
- YouTube: no official profile found
- TikTok: no official profile found
