Exhibition: INSIDE THE STUDIO – Spaces of Electronic Music Production Berlin/Cairo

While techno and electronic dance music (EDM) are synonymous with pulsating club floors and euphoric festival crowds, their true genesis occurs in spaces largely invisible to the public. This exhibition offers an unprecedented glimpse into the creative laboratories in Berlin and Cairo where electronic music comes to life.

The exhibition showcases a curated selection of photographs that juxtapose EDM studio spaces in Berlin and Cairo, revealing the intimate environments where sound transforms into cultural phenomenon.

Through the lens of internationally renowned photographer Gero Cacciatore, visitors encounter the workspaces of electronic music artists across two vibrant cultural capitals.

Opening Event – 24 June 2025 

The exhibition opens with a compelling public conversation between AGYA alumnus Prof. Dr. Matthias Pasdzierny, EDM pioneer Modeselektor's Gernot Bronsert, and photographer Gero Cacciatore. This dialogue will examine the socio-political role of EDM in Germany and Egypt, and its profound relevance to the audiences it draws.

Program of the Opening Event

18:00 Admission

18:45 Welcome Addresses
Prof. Dr. Matthias Pasdzierny, AGYA Alumnus, Berlin University of the Arts (UdK), Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW), Germany
Dr. Dawud Ansari, AGYA Co-President, Majan Council, Oman & Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

19:00 Discussion
Gero Cacciatore, Photographer, Italy 
Gernot Bronsert, Artist & Founding Member of Modeselektor, Germany
Dr. Rami Chahin, AGYA Alumnus & University of Oldenburg, Germany

Moderated by Prof. Dr. Matthias Pasdzierny 

20:00 Music, Light Refreshments & Exhibition Visit 

Closing Event – 15 July 2025 

The closing event invites audiences on a special musical journey with Berlin-based international EDM artist Sascha Perera, who will guide visitors through her creative process, offering rare insights into the artistic mind behind the beat.

Join us in exploring the 'behind the scenes' world of electronic music creation across two dynamic cities.