Forecast Festival 2025 in Berlin Showcases Six Artists Exploring Imagined Futures Through Speculative Works

On March 14-15, 2025, the ninth Forecast Festival took place at Radialsystem in Berlin, featuring six up-and-coming artists chosen through an open submission and mentorship initiative. Freo Majer, the Artistic Director, characterized the festival as a platform for 'imagined futures' across various mediums including installation, performance, sound, and documentary. Johanna Seelemann showcased Soil Assembly, focusing on soil degradation under the guidance of Fiona Raby. Camil Navarro's Ecological Assemblage, mentored by Ute Wassermann, addressed water risks in Chile. Mehdi Dahkan's KMs of Resistance used Moroccan dance to explore communication. Mei Liu's Homesick for Another World reflected on Chinese lockdowns and political violence. Trà Nguyễn's Mother Doesn't Know Mnemosyne investigated textile labor exports, while Hao Zhou's documentary tackled efforts to 'cure' queerness. The festival is set to return in 2026.