

"You'll only win if you respect your opponent," counsels ex-prizefighter Thomas Jansen.

He gives free boxing lessons to children and teenagers in Berlin's Neukölln district, a neighborhood infamous for its high crime rates, youth gangs, and Lebanese mafia clans.

Boxing is supposed to help the youths overcome their aggression, turning them into peaceable and responsible young adults.

Boxing, really?


Ringside Neukölln 

On the occasion of the Konrad Wolf Award, which is awarded each year by the Academy of Arts for outstanding achievements in the fields of performing arts, film and media art,  I created a sound screening to showcase the photographic work of nineteen members of the OSTKREUZ agency , this year's award winners. 20 photo sets this have been accompanied sonically and musically and formed the framework program of the award ceremony.




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