A collaboration between Pixelache Helsinki and lumbung Radio (Station of Commons)

Initiated in 2020, Station of Commons is a research platform on digital commoning practices. SoC, Station of Commons, in short, stands for the reappropriation of technology within the public space, how an art collective can develop their practices and still find distance from Facebook, Instagram, Youtube… SoC operates an Open Source audio stream, develops and builds Open Source infrastructure, and elaborates discourses on practical and theoretical issues related to radical technology. SoC is always excited to work with all forms of collectives, from grass root DJdj groups to art institutions at the international level.

lumbung Radio is an inter-local online community radio originating from Documenta Fifteen. It is an open online broadcast that comprises an inter-local network of distinct radios and audio practices. It operates in no specific time zones and streams multiple languages, music, and art. Each participating radio station depends on its own means of production, way of thinking, learning, and sharing. lumbung Radio operates as a decentralized network of nodes that uses the internet without its hegemonic agency. The intention is producing an audiophonic common space built on the multiplication of the existing practices of its contributors.

Image: lumbung Radio logo

Station of Commons and lumbung Radio involvement as Collaborators of the Forum

The work, or artistic contribution, operates on three sequential levels within the collaboration.

These three levels develop as follows.  First, the collaboration happens online with international guests in a gallery based in Helsinki. The essential work is to bring lumbung participants together with the local Helsinki scene and Pixelache invitees. The event happens in Helsinki in discussion with lumbung participants and other collectives - mutual acknowledgment of shared work is important in a collective effort. The various discussions will be broadcasted online.

And for this purpose, the second level was an opportunity to test and implement Jamulus. Jamulus is an online Open Source server that allows multiple users to talk with high audio quality.

The last point, which is not trivial, is the chance to hear from, and share with other collectives on their radio and audio practices; this moment when personal approaches and professional interests converge to make new friends.

Image: Phan Nguyen

Info

Station of Commons
Station of Commons (lumbung Radio), mail .. at .. stationofcommons.org
Grégoire Rousseau
Eddie Choo Wen Yi
Alain Ryckelynck

Pixelache Helsinki
Irina Mutt
Phan Nguyen
Mathilde Palenius, mathilde .. at .. pixelache.ac

Communications
Saša Nemec, sasa .. at .. pixelache.ac

Financial Administration
Raisa Veikkola
 

Funding and Partners

This event is supported by:
MUU Helsinki nykytaidekeskus
Taiteen edistämiskeskus
Institut Français - Finlande
Reset! Network, co-funded by the European Union

Pixelache Helsinki’s yearly program is supported by:
TAIKE - Arts Promotion Centre
City of Helsinki - Culture and Leisure Division