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Rocko Schamoni in conversation

about Dada, nonsense, absurdity and humor in art

Guest Talk
Rocko Schamoni, photo: David Köngismann
Rocko Schamoni, photo: David Köngismann
31.5.26
5:30 p.m.

As a former punk musician, member of the legendary comedy trio Studio Braun and designers of the “Scheiße by Schamoni” jewelry collection, Rocko Schamoni is very familiar with irony and satire, but also protest as an art form. On the occasion of the exhibition “Unlock your head at last! — Dada as political art between the world wars” He talks to curator Dr. Katharina Günther about Dada art as inspiration, nonsense, absurdity and humor as a means of style and struggle in art.

Rocko Schamoni is an author, entertainer, musician, actor and stage performer. He lives in Hamburg. With his bestsellers of novels such as “Dorfpunks” and “Große Freiheit”, he fills halls. For many years, he ran the legendary “Golden Poodle Club” on St. Pauli together with Schorsch Kamerun.

Admission is 9.00€ for adults, reduced 4.50€ and admission is free up to 18 years of age. Tickets can be purchased via solingen-live.de be ordered.

The event is held in cooperation with Ox Fanzine instead of.

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