Avhandling / Av_handling (Dissertation / Through_action)

Malmö Free University for Women (MFK) invited Malin Arnell to host their transformation into a new form of existence, by creating a celebratory ritual for the ending of one phase and the beginning of another. Coming to an end / Opening up for a new circle started with a workshop at Konsthall C, continued with collective reading from the book Do the Right Thing – a manual from MFK on the subway ride from Hökarängen to Slussen, where the transformation ended with a collective action at Södermalmstorg. MFK wrote, "We invite you to take part in the grand transformation of MFK. Malin Arnell will lead us all in a performance and give us instructions for actions through a series of simple activities with the aim to bring us all together and claim our space in the world. This activity is possible only due to your presence and passion for collective change, the trust built between us, and the common will to never give up. We need you to be on time, engaged, present and ready. 4 hours - no more, no less. No skills necessary, anyone can take part. Come help us close the door to the past, open up for a new circle."

During the workshop Johanna Gustavsson reads a draft of Arnells text She says.

Coming to an end / Opening up for a new circle (2011). A workshop/action created for Malmö Free University for Women (MFK) within their exhibition, Insisting to be part of this moment/movement (convinced of our greatness) (2011) at Konsthall C, Stockholm.