What is dis/assembling? This question and others will be discussed in the context of the 2026 publication Politics of Dis/Assembling (HumDrumPress). Politics of Dis/Assembling is a collection of essays, reflections, interviews and artistic contributions, exploring the frictions and potentialities of artistic and activist forms of dis/assembling. In this event, the editors share insights into the book-making process, from its collaborative, organizational and editorial challenges to the interdisciplinary and creative opportunities it afforded and ask what it means to dis/assemble collectively today.

The event is part of the series Wissen zwischen Büchern and will take place during the Berlin Science Week. From November 1–10, 2026, the Berlin Science Week breaks research out of the institutions and into the city. Over ten days, with hundreds of free events in German and English, it transforms Berlin into a playground of scientific ideas. During the Berlin Science Week, Wissen zwischen Büchern invites you to Berlin’s public libraries for events where you can join the conversation, ask questions, and explore ideas. We want not only to make research understandable and accessible, but above all to create a space for exchange—through formats that allow visitors to ask questions, contribute their thoughts, and participate in discussions.