Have you met... SOX
by Katy Hawkins, 17.April 2013
A self proclaimed “alternative showroom in public space, a vitrine on Oranienstrasse”; SOX marks an innovative approach to intermingling art with the 'every-day'. For, not immediately distinguishable as an art-world contribution, one could over look the space, given its geographical contextualisation on the bustling street, and nestled as it is amidst kiosks, cafés and an assortment of commercial establishments . In deviating from the traditional gallery formula, the space does not bear a loud external sign and exists unmanned - with no personnel poised ready to explain its worth or intent. It thus faces a diverse and often unbeknown 24 hour audience.  
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Have you met... District Berlin
by Katy Hawkins, 29.January 2013
District Berlin, located in the Malfabrik grounds in Schöneberg, exists as a interdisciplary think-tank and studio work space with a thematic focus on the present-day appropriation of public urban space.    
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Have you met... Cato J. Dibelius
by Maria Santos, 18.January 2013
Yesterday, Bigs had the chance to meet up with Berlin's youngest curator while working on his show "Daddy, YOU can't make a Cactus... this has been done!" at Grimmuseum. 
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Have you met... The Best of
by Maria Santos, 6.January 2013
In summer 2010 we started a blog feature highlighting the very different protagonists of the most current and independent projects of the Berlin art scene. Through a handful of interviews, we got to introduce to some of our Bigs spaces as well as other special guests.
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Have you met... Alexander and Yen from Pampero Colectivo
by Maria Santos, 5.October 2012
APPARTEMENT RE-INSTALLED will bring back together the people, the art, the vibe and the music from past times. Alexander and Yen from Pampero Colectivo answered to our questions regarding the past, present and future of their projects for this Have you met... Special.
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Have you met... the Goldrausch Künstlerinnen
by Maria Santos, 4.October 2012
Bigs met the "Künstlerinnen" in a micro-interview online. We asked them three questions, about their reflection about their engagement on the project and their role as women nowadays.  */ And here is what Rita finally said...
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Have you met... Rolando Anselmi from Delloro Contemporary Art
by Maria Santos, 4.May 2012
Last February, Delloro opened its doors again after relocating in Kreuzberg with a concert by Martin Creed and his band that you probably attended or at least heard about.
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Have you met... Joanna Warsza
by Maria Santos, 17.April 2012
In a little over a week, the long-expected and controversial 7th edition of Berlin Biennale will open its doors at Kunst-Werke, presumably adding more and more virtual pages of vivid criticism to many that have already been written. /*-->*/
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Have You Met... Art Laboratory Berlin
by Anonymous, 5.April 2012
In many ways, Art Laboratory Berlin is literally a Laboratory. This little non-profit art-space, nestled up in between Wedding & Pankow, focuses on cross-disciplinary artworks and creating discussions on the evolution of 21st century art.
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Have you met... LEAP
by Maria Santos, 25.January 2012
 LEAP is a non-profit interdisciplinary space fulfilling the gap of venues specialized in digital media art and performance in Berlin.
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Have you met... Isobel Gowdie
by Maria Santos, 17.January 2012
Berlin is dressing up for the Fashion Week. If you just happen to stand for high quality vintage and designer items, Isobel Gowdie is definitely your thing.
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Have you met... die raum
by Maria Santos, 14.January 2012
There is a certain exhibition space in the middle of a jungle ruled by proud stroller-pushing parents and compulsive coffee drinkers that really worth a visit to the heart of Prenzlauer Berg. die raum is a 5 m2 exhibition space in the multifunctional house in Oderberger Straße 56 designed by BARarchitekten.
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Have you met...Luisa Catucci
by Rachel Simkover, 7.December 2011
The story behind origins of the Cell63 art gallery is unique. Luisa Catucci worked in Italy as an illustrator and graphic designer before moving to Berlin seven years ago (when Berlin wasn’t as popular as it is today). 
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Have you met... Stedefreund
by Maria Santos, 25.November 2011
On the occasion of one of the most exciting re-openings of this season, I met director Anne Fäser and artist Kerstin Gottschalk from the collective that comprises the artist-run space Stedefreund.
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Have you met...Christiane Grüß
by Rachel Simkover, 23.November 2011
Christiane Grüß, born in Freiberg, studied theater and economics and worked as a nurse before founding 7hours. While working in the pathological museum in Berlin in the late 80s the relation of the display of anatomical specimens to art became clear, both were focused on form and questioning. She started organizing exhibitions in the museum to spotlight the collection and the importance of thinking about the self and the body. There were, however limitations with working in this scientific setting, so Christiane decided to move into the center of the art field, to NYC, where the first permutation of 7hours took place.
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