Time Emotion Studies e.V. is a Berlin- and Brandenburg-based non-profit organisation founded in 2024 by a collective of internationally active artists, musicians, and curators. United by years of collaboration, shared values, and a deep commitment to experimental and socially engaged artistic practices, we work at the intersection of contemporary sound, community engagement, and interdisciplinary art. Our focus is on creating platforms for artistic exchange, with particular attention to underrepresented formats and voices in the fields of sound art,music, and performance.
Experiments in Sound and Music
Our flagship project is Yellow House — Kulturhangar Neuhardenberg, a disused Aircraft Hangar located near the small Brandenburg town of Neuhardenberg.
We are renovating and developing this wonderful space into a dedicated venue for concerts, residencies, workshops, and experimental formats in sound and contemporary music.
As an association, we are committed to decentralisation, inclusivity, and long-term engagement — both in rural and
urban contexts, in Brandenburg, Berlin, and beyond
A dedicated venue and team for concerts, residencies, workshops, and experimental formats in sound and contemporary music.
Marina Cyrino
is a Brazilian flutist and sound artist based in Berlin, active in the fields of improvisation, composition and performative installations.
Her flute playing is shaped by techniques developed through the use of internal amplification. Kaleidoscopic rhythmic patterns, the extensive use of objects and balloons attached to the instrument, and the use of disassembled flute parts are other striking elements of her playing.
She holds a PhD in Music Performance and Interpretation from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and is a member of the Brazilian experimental music label Seminal Records.
Magda Mayas
Magda Mayas (b. 1979) is a Berlin-based pianist, composer, and performer whose work over the past 25 years has redefined the sonic possibilities of the piano.
She holds a PhD in Music Performance and Interpretation from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Since 2019, she has served as program coordinator and lecturer in improvisation at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Mayas performs internationally, both as a solo artist and in collaboration with a wide range of musicians and composers. Her work has been featured at major festivals and exhibitions, including Maerz Musik, Documenta, the Berlin Biennale and the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. She was awarded residencies at Villa Aurora in Los Angeles and the Montalvo Arts Center in the USA and in 2019 she co-curated the Music Unlimited festival in Wels, Austria.
Mayas is a co-founder of the artist collective smallest functional unit, which publishes experimental music scores through Graphème, and of Khomasi, a Berlin-based curatorial collective that produces Making Waves, a series of conversations and screenings in Berlin.
Mazen Kerbaj
is a Lebanese comics author, visual artist, and musician born in Beirut in 1975. He also works on selective illustration and design projects and has taught at the American University of Beirut.
Kerbaj is the author of 15 books translated into more than ten languages and his work has been shown in galleries, museums and art fairs around the world. Mazen Kerbaj is widely considered as one of the initiators and key players of the Lebanese free improvisation and experimental music scene.
As a trumpet player, he pushes the boundaries of the instrument beyond recognition. In 2015, Kerbaj was the recipient of a DAAD one-year artist in residency in Berlin. He lives and works in the German capital since.
Racha Gharbieh
is a cultural worker, curator, and editor based in Berlin. She holds a degree in interior architecture and worked in the field of architecture until 2015. She has collaborated with artists on the curation and production of various projects across visual art, theater, and music. She is the co-founder of the collective Smallest Functional Unit and is the co-editor of Graphème, a publication for experimental music scores.
She also co-founded Khomasi and is the co-curator of Making Waves, a series of talks and screenings in Berlin. Additionally, she is the co-publisher of Headache Comics, a publishing house focused on alternative books and comics.
Nayla Abi Aad
is a dynamic cultural worker from Lebanon, now based in Berlin. She has collaborated on a wide range of community-based projects, working with musicians, filmmakers, and artists to push boundaries and create impactful, collaborative work.
Tony Elieh
is a founding member of Lebanon’s first post-rock group, Scrambled Eggs, and a key figure in Beirut’s experimental and improvised music scene. His electric bass playing merges noise, punk, and free improvisation, shaped by years of collaboration across genres.
Tony has performed internationally at major festivals and venues, collaborating with a wide range of musicians and artists. His work reflects a deep commitment to sound as both a sonic and social force.He is also active as a sound designer and composer for film and theatre.
Tony Buck
is an Australian drummer and composer, best known as a founding member of the legendary trio **The Necks**. With a background in jazz and experimental music, Tony has developed a distinctive voice as a percussionist blending rhythm, texture, and electronics. He is active internationally in the fields of improvised and contemporary music and has been based in Berlin for many years.
Tony’s projects often explore durational structures and immersive sonic environments. He is also involved in visual and installation work. He has been a leading partner in curating festivals and series since the 1990’s, including The Festival of Exiles, and The Compass Festival in Berlin.
Matthias Koole
is a guitarist and sound artist whose practice spans experimental music, free improvisation, and contemporary composition. Known for his innovative approach to the guitar, he integrates extended techniques, noise, and feedback into his performances. Matthias is deeply engaged in collaborative and interdisciplinary projects across Europe and Latin America.
He frequently works with dancers, filmmakers, and poets, expanding the guitar’s role beyond traditional concert formats. He is also active as a curator and organiser of experimental music events.