The Kunsthochschule Mainz cordially invites you to the opening of the summer semester 2023 at the Capitol Kino Mainz (Neubrunnenstraße 9, 55116 Mainz) on Monday, April 17th, at 6 pm.

Welcome and introduction
Dr. Martin Henatsch, Rector of the Kunsthochschule Mainz

Opening lecture / Inaugural lecture
Prof. John Skoog, Film Class at the Kunsthochschule Mainz

On the occasion of the semester opening, John Skoog, a Swedish artist born in 1985 in Kvidinge, Sweden, will present his new film "Säsong" for the first time in Germany. Skoog combines historical and everyday research with a poetic and fictional atmosphere that is rooted in the filmic and literary tradition of Scandinavian modernism in his photo, film, and video works.

Q&A
with Carina Bukuts, curator at Portikus, Frankfurt

Apéro
Afterwards, welcome and exchange in the foyer of Capitol Kino (Neubrunnenstraße 9, 55116 Mainz).