Dagesh-Studio on the Road #Purim Edition

Dagesh-Studio on the Road #Purim Edition “Purim Prism between Appearance and Reality. Transformation and Revelation as Artistic Practice” Panel discussion | Live Performance | Purim party March 2, 2026 | Dresden Curated by Daniel Laufer Purim—the Jewish festival of self-affirmation and liberation—celebrates the transformative power of masquerade and revelation. Drawing on this tradition, the evening explores the interplay between concealment and revelation, between self-presentation and self-denial. Here, Purim becomes a prism for examining the interplay of masquerade, reflection, and contradictory realities in the present The event combines a showcase, panel discussion, and live performance with a Purim party in the synagogue. Dagesh artists present works from literature, painting, photography, film, and performance that explore central Purim themes: How do masks become protection or self-revelation? When does disguise offer liberation, and when does it become disguise? The artistic positions connect artistic practice, literary perspectives, and performative and cinematic image politics. They open a space for reflection on fundamental questions: When do we hide behind roles, and when do we consciously employ them? How do societal expectations shape our identity? Where is the line between conformity and self-abandonment—and when does removing the mask become a necessity? Purim thus becomes the starting point for a universal exploration of identity as a dynamic process between external perception and self-determination. The evening is aimed at anyone interested in contemporary art, questions of identity, and the handling of societal roles. PROGRAM Public Event “Purim Prism between Appearance and Reality: Transformation and Revelation as Artistic Practice” 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Panel Discussion & Live Performance with Anna Schapiro, Lana Lux, Benyamin Reich, Yehuda Kornfeld, Deborah Schneidermann, Ido Gotlib Purim Party 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM in cooperation with Nevatim and the Jewish Community of Dresden, with the Berlin DJ duo BalaganSisters and DJ Cadillac Carl “Purim Prism between Appearance and Reality. Transformation and Revelation as Artistic Practice” is part of the nationwide series Dagesh-Studio on the Road, which makes contemporary Jewish positions in contemporary art visible