Annika Baumgart and Katharina Kroschel on Aromanticism and Asexuality in Cologne

Event: (un)made visible: Aromanticism and Asexuality in Interim Zentralbibliothek, Hohe Straße 68-82, 50667 Köln on 10. November 2026

Date and Time

10. November 2026 19:00

Location

Köln
Köln, Deutschland

Price

Free

About this Event

Literature & Readings

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

When the Invisible Gets a Voice: Aromanticism and Asexuality in Conversation

On November 10, 2026, the Central Library of Cologne invites you to a special reading and discussion event with Annika Baumgart and Katharina Kroschel. The focus will be on aromantic and asexual life realities, societal expectations, and the question of how language can create visibility.

A Literary Experience Between Reading and Dialogue

The event combines an informed introduction, interactive reading, and open exchange. Based on their non-fiction book (un)made visible – Perspectives on Aromanticism and Asexuality, the authors introduce central terms and experiential worlds. The format opens up space for questions from the audience and develops its course through direct dialogue.

Literary Art as a Tool for Visibility

Aromanticism and Asexuality appear here not as marginal topics, but as part of a diverse society. The reading focuses on discrimination, romantic and sexual norms, as well as the long history of different orientations. Literary quality is combined with educational work and cultural discourse.

A Book Between Enlightenment and Personal Perspective

The non-fiction book published in 2022 by edition assemblage gathers foundations, personal contributions, and critical societal perspectives. Annika Baumgart and Katharina Kroschel work as authors, activists, and educational speakers on aromanticism and asexuality. Together, they lead the queer educational project ace_arovolution.

An Open Invitation to Curious Readers

The event is aimed at everyone who wants to learn more about aromantic and asexual orientations, reflect on their own notions, or seek a sensitive approach to queer life realities. The intimate reading atmosphere of the library creates a concentrated space for listening, reflecting, and encountering.

Conclusion: Literature as a Bridge to New Perspectives

This authors' encounter promises an informative and personal evening about identity, societal norms, and the power of precise language. Those looking to deepen the cultural discourse on aromanticism and asexuality will experience an interactive reading with space for questions and exchange in Cologne.

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