48h ABRACADABRA, Art Festival
Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu
PRAMILA LAMA Untitled, 2019
Performance, 45min
Founded in 2019, KÜSSE Berlin is an independent curatorial and research platform that champions emerging artists through exhibitions, public programs, and international collaborations. Originally established in Kathmandu, Nepal, the collective later relocated its core activities to Berlin, Germany, while maintaining a vibrant transnational network. KÜSSE Berlin has partnered with artists and cultural initiatives across Europe, Asia, and Central and South America, creating an inclusive and intersectional platform for contemporary artistic practice.
Formerly operating under the name 48H Collective in collaboration with Wesley John Fourrie, KÜSSE Berlin launched the 48H ABRACADABRA Festival, a creative laboratory dedicated to artistic experimentation and critical reflection on the relationships between body, nature, and culture. The inaugural edition took place in 2019 at the Nepal Art Council in Kathmandu and presented a two-day program of performances, installations, and cross-disciplinary projects combining poetry, fashion, and visual art. By blending multiple forms of practice and emphasizing process over product, KÜSSE Berlin actively challenges conventional exhibition models and reimagines the white-cube paradigm, offering a participatory, process-driven alternative to institutional norms.
Office
C/O KÜSSE Berlin
Borussiastrasse 9
10103 Berlin, Germany
CONTACT
Mathilde Castaignède
Founder, Curator
kusse.berlin@gmail.com
Services
via Behind.Art
01 Portfolio Review (2h)
Category: Portfolio & Website Reviews
Type: Remote or In-person (Berlin)
Revisions: Can be scheduled as a single 2-hour session or two 1-hour sessions.
In this intensive session, we will review your portfolio together, whether intended for applications, residencies, or galleries. The review focuses on both content and structure: visual coherence, clarity of captions and descriptions, the sequencing of works, and the conceptual frame that supports your practice. The aim is to strengthen the way your work is presented, ensuring it communicates effectively to curators, institutions, and audiences.
02 Artist Text Editing &
Curatorial Guidance
Category: 1:1 Mentorship & Consultations
Type: Remote or In-person (Berlin)
Revisions: 2 Revisions
Writing about one’s own practice is a complex and nuanced task. I support artists in developing Artist Statements, Biographies, or reflective texts, ensuring that the language communicates both conceptual depth and personal voice. After an initial consultation to define the text’s purpose, audience, and tone, I provide editorial guidance that balances art-theoretical rigor with readability. The process includes draft revisions and dialogue, allowing the text to evolve into a coherent articulation of your practice, suitable for applications, exhibitions, or publications.