Workshop

At GIAF25, artist duo Kiwalim presents Les choses, a workshop series inspired by Georges Perec’s novel of the same name, held every Thursday at Former Hahm’s Surgical Clinic. This workshop reimagines the stories and memories of everyday objects, exploring how inanimate things accumulate meaning over time.
In Perec’s novel, protagonists Jérôme and Sylvie aimlessly wander through flea markets. The items they collect transcend from mere possessions—they become traces of life, vessels of memory, and sources of nostalgia. Drawing from this idea, Kiwalim’s workshop invites participants to engage with objects in a similar way, unlocking their hidden narratives.
Participants begin by selecting an object from the exhibition, engaging in discussions about its meaning and significance. Then, in a collaborative writing exercise, participants collectively shape a single page of a novel. The objects gain new layers of storytelling, expanding beyond their physical form to become carriers of imagination, memory, and shared experience.

Operating schedule
Operating days | Every Thursday
Time and venue | 12:20 – 13:30 at Former Hahm’s Surgical Clinic
How to apply | This workshop is only open to City Docent & City Guide applicants on Thursday.
※ Please note that access to the exhibition hall is restricted during workshops.
Thank you for your understanding.

Kiwalim