Space21 invited sound artists from around the world to work together with local artists, as well as to share experiences that can lead to building networks of support between artists. Through the exhibition of collaborative works, Space21 generates new relationships between audiences and places, leading to the creation of new situations of exchange and experience. As a result, Space21 works towards fostering new understandings and dimensions within existing places, which can also bridge the past and the present of a place, allowing for more imaginative views onto how we come to live and inhabit everyday life. Through the artistic experiences of sound and listening, Space21 works towards enabling each audience to think independently, encouraging people to wonder freely and question their experiences. Participating artists from Germany, UK, Iraq, Sweden, Belgium, Kurdistan, Finland presented works, including performance, sound installation, interactive sound art, video art, electronic music, public performance, and works for radio.

The exhibition draw attention to the special architectural and social environments of the Hammam.There are a number of Hammam still active, and with their particular spatial qualities will allow for unique sonic investigations. While the Hammam is less central to life in Kurdistan today, it nonetheless touches deep historical and personal memories of many people, and therefore may also allow for reflecting upon the history of the cities and their transformation over the years. Space21 is a sound art exhibition focuses on site-specific and relational works that open up different sound experiences for the public, activating the listening sense. This year’s exhibition will draw attention to the special architectural and social environments of the Hammam. There are a number of Hammam still active, and with their particular spatial qualities will allow for unique sonic investigations. While the Hammam is less central to life in Kurdistan today, it nonetheless touches deep historical and personal memories of many people, and therefore may also allow for reflecting upon the history of the cities and their transformation over the years.