--- title: "Artist Talk: In Conversation with Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca" date: 2026-03-16 last_modified: 2026-04-22T14:54:16+02:00 generated_at: 2026-04-23T15:19:41Z url: "https://www.schirn.de/en/schirnmag/artist-talk-im-gespraech-mit-barbara-wagner-benjamin-de-burca/" description: "In this podcast episode, the artist duo Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca speak with curator Katharina Dohm about their new production “The Future of Yesterday”. They discuss their self-conception as artists, their interest in Straight Edge, and what we can still learn today from DIY and analog practices." image: "https://www.schirn.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WDB_ARTIST_TALK_20.04.jpg" language: "en-US" --- # Artist Talk: In Conversation with Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca # Artist Talk: In Conversation with Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca ![Two artistically dressed individuals stand before a wall, smiling, with the text "ARTIST TALK" in the foreground.](https://www.schirn.de/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WDB_ARTIST_TALK_20.04.jpg) Play Stop ###### 51:16 1 min reading time In this podcast episode, the artist duo Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca speak with curator Katharina Dohm about their new production “[The Future of Yesterday](https://www.schirn.de/en/exhibition/barbara-wagner-benjamin-de-burca-2/)”. They discuss their self-conception as artists, their interest in Straight Edge, and what we can still learn today from DIY and analog practices. ![Two people sit on a sofa, talking to each other, surrounded by a modern setting and decorative elements.](https://www.schirn.de/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025_01_29_SCHIRN_ArtisTalk_WagnerdeBurka-32.jpg) Photo: Tetyana Lux ![Sign for an "Artist Talk" event, featuring portraits of two people in front of a blue door in the room.](https://www.schirn.de/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025_01_29_SCHIRN_ArtisTalk_WagnerdeBurka.jpg) Photo: Tetyana Lux ![Three people sit on a stage, discussing and sharing ideas, surrounded by flowers and drinks.](https://www.schirn.de/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025_01_29_SCHIRN_ArtisTalk_WagnerdeBurka-7.jpg) Photo: Tetyana Lux