Vanasay Khamphommala(she/her)

  • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CEST · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala

      How do we sound in sexual contexts? Too silent? Too loud? Too fake? Not fake enough? Hmmmmmm... Aaaaaahhh... Ooooh... is an exploration of the connection between sensations, breath, and sounds, and a space to play and connect with bodies, ears, and voices. Format: hands-on workshop Minimum knowledge level: breathing — so basically, anyone alive...

    3:30 pm – 5:30 pm CEST · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala

      Kissing has been a part of every single human culture, in all places, at all times. KISS ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT is an invitation to examine the contexts in which kisses happen, their dead angles and assumptions, and to negotiate slower, more conscious and creative ways of kissing.   Format: discussion & ritual...

  • 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm CET · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala

    How vocal is your sex? When it comes to using voice in erotic contexts, we are often stuck between the silence imposed by a culture of shame and the cliches imposed by normative pornography. In this workshop, we will work chorally towards more creative and playful uses of sounds and voices to connect to ourselves...

    7:00 pm – 9:30 pm CET · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala

    How vocal is your sex? When it comes to using voice in erotic contexts, we are often stuck between the silence imposed by a culture of shame and the cliches imposed by normative pornography. In this workshop, we will work chorally towards more creative and playful uses of sounds and voices to connect to ourselves...

    7:00 pm – 10:30 pm CET · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala, Alexander Hahne

    An evening together for all trans, non-binary, genderqueer, genderfluid, or people who are searching. We are happy to be screening the award-winning ORLANDO, MY POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY by Paul B. Preciado. As special guests and leading through the evening, we will welcome Vanasay Khamphommala, one of the protagonists of the film. We have also invited Alexander...

    11:00 am – 3:00 pm CET · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala

    Kisses come in a dizzying variety of shapes and intentions, yet mainstream culture tends to invisibilize some to the benefit of others. In this workshop, we will focus on our kissing culture and explore alternative ways to kiss and connect.  Note: Contact will be negotiated and is optional, but will be strongly encouraged. Exchanges of...

  • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm CEST · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala

      In a culture often dominated by discussions of sexual liberation and exploration, the choice of abstention can be overlooked or misunderstood. This workshop aims to delve into the multifaceted dynamics of abstention. Participants will engage in open dialogue and critical reflection to understand abstention not as a mere absence of sexual activity, but as...

    1:30 pm – 4:00 pm CEST · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala

      Indulge your creative senses and dive into the pleasures of writing erotic poetry. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a newcomer to the craft, join us for an exploration of language, imagery, and sensuality. Through a series of guided exercises, prompts, and group discussions, participants will explore various techniques for capturing desire, passion, and...

  • 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm CEST · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala

      KISSMOGONY is a performance protocol that questions our kissing culture. Following a collective reflexion, participants will learn a protocol that foregrounds consent and limits to explore alternative forms of kisses — in many possible forms, shapes, and intentions. Kissing is supported but by no means obligatory.   Format: hands-on workshop/discussion/ritual Minimum knowledge level: self-connection &...

    10:00 am – 12:30 pm CEST · Facilitator: Vanasay Khamphommala

      What images, what words go through our head when we are feeling sexual ? Except in Laclos's LIAISONS DANGEREUSES, we seldom write while being sexually active. In this workshop, we'll look for ways to produce texts — love and sex poems — in a context of sexual arousal. These explorations can be done alone...