Learning German? A continuation of an interactive performance art and social intervention which uses language as a medium to explore transnational identity and the question of integration/immigration to Germany
31Juli:ballaballa from kate hers on Vimeo.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Word or Expression: Ballaballa
Closest English Translation: cuckoo, loopy, loony, loco, gaga, nutso
Literal Translation: Ball Ball?
This word probably has its origins in a German popular song from 1965 called My Baby Balla Balla by The Rainbows.
7 Mar: Bekloppte from kate hers on Vimeo.
Location: Goa, India
Word or Expression: der Bekloppte
Closest English Translation: loony, wacko
Special thanks to the highly creative Anuj Vaidya, artist, video/film maker, performer, curator, and foodie! And of course to Dr. Rhee!
das deutschsprachliche Projekt Teil 2 