The exhibition portion of this project was a collaborative creative process and many components were co-created with multiple contributors. Interview participants, contributing team members, and a full list of research references can be found here.
Interview Participants
Kristin Hensel leads Communications and Publicity for Allmende-Kontor e.V. She lives in Berlin and visits Tempelhof Field frequently to work and to tend to her garden bed.
Interview: Kristin Hensel, Zoom interview with Clara Feldman, November 11, 2023.
Juan Coka Arcos is the first chairperson to the board of Allmende-Kontor e.V. He lives in Berlin and visits Tempelhof Field frequently to work and keep bees in the garden.
Interview: Juan Coka Arcos, Zoom interview with Clara Feldman, November 16, 2023.
Dr. René Kreichauf is a researcher and professor of urban studies from Berlin, Germany. His focus is housing, migration, and diversity policy and planning.
Interview: René Kreichauf, Microsoft Teams interview with Clara Feldman, December 5, 2023.
Contributors
Kira Corasanti is a videographer and filmmaker at the University of Vermont. Kira co-produced the audio-visual components of the museum exhibit, and led behind-the-scenes for the development and experience content.
Maia Eskenazi is an artist and student at the University of Vermont, whose paintings are featured in the exhibit and its central posters.
Myles Jewell and Alexandra Morrow are filmmakers and educators in Burlington, Vermont. Myles and Alexandra contributed their mentorship, camera and audio equipment, and production assistance throughout the project.
Suzy Zaner is the Preparator at the Fleming Museum. Suzy generously donated exhibition materials to the project and supported its development.
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