I ALWAYS HOLD A KEY IN MY HAND
27 July - 06 August , 2023, Culterim | Rossmann
Opening: July 27, 2023, 5 p.m. 

A study by the German Federal Criminal Police Office found, "Particularly when using public
transportation, it is clear how unsafe women feel at night: The proportion of women who feel
unsafe using public transportation at night exceeds the proportion who feel safe (66.7% vs.
33.3%)."1 Women*
2 are often left alone with the question of safety, especially in big cities like
Berlin.

The exhibition I ALWAYS HOLD A KEY IN MY HAND by Evelina Reiter and Julie Legouez explores this
issue. The two artists create works especially, for the 550 sqm empty Rossmann-store, that make
the viewers aware of the dangers women* are confronted with in public space.
Reiter shows large-scale paintings set in various urban settings that focus on insecurity and how to
overcome it. Legouez, on the other hand, presents an installation that subtly highlights fears and
their effect on women* in urban spaces.

But not only issues are presented, solutions and responses to how women* can be safer in the city
are worked out within the exhibition. The exhibition's program starts with a concert of the band
CAVA. The garage duo from Berlin convinces with feminist lyrics and their terrific live performance.
Furthermore, the exhibition offers a self-defense course by Bärbel Düsing especially for women*.
Here, participants* can learn how to defend themselves in emergency situations and thus
empower themselves even more.

On the last day, there will be a panel talk where experts from different fields will present their
ideas and visitors are invited to ask questions and contribute ideas.

Combining art, a concert, a self-defense workshop, and a panel discussion, I ALWAYS HOLD A KEY
IN MY HAND offers a comprehensive program that can help women* become more confident and
safe in urban spaces.

Opening hours:
Thu + Fri: 17:00 - 21:00
Sat + Sun: 14:00 - 19:00
Mon + Wed: by appointment 

Program:
27 July - 17:00 - opening 
28 July - 20:00 - Concert "CAVA 
30 July - 14:00 - Selfdefense Workshop for women* by Bärbel Düsing
(Registration: always@holdakey.com) 
06 August - 16:00 - Panel Talk - on women's* safety in public 

Location:
Culterim | Gesundbrunnen | Rossmann
Brunnenstraße 107, 13355 Berlin
Near S+U station Gesundbrunnen