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It’s getting cold outside, but before isolating yourself in the confines of your apartment and getting depressed about the Berlin Winter, I can recommend you to spend time with Siobhán O'Callaghan at one of her UNISEW workshops. Before she settled...read more
The world seems to be meeting the beginning of its end, and it’s hard to look away from the disaster in process. Here’s our best attempt to step back from the toxic stream and be present where it‘s sane and safe. WEDNESDAY 09.11 20.00 Conversas...read more
There’s no place for dignity in this world. A powerful, yet uncomfortable statement introduces you to “Space Refugee”, the exhibition by Halil Altindere presented at n.b.k. for this year’s Berlin Art Week. As for the news headlines, the city’s day...read more
For the 6th "Picture Window" at Maniere Noire, the Philadelphia-based artist Amze Emmons brought a piece of his city into the gallery space in Berlin. His installation, "Street Life Flat Pack“, is a stage-like set of commercially printed signage...read more
Our pre/post Halloween list is all treats, no tricks. Keep calm and check what's good in the days ahead. WEDNESDAY 26.10 18.00 Open Windows – Reflections on BEUYS @ Sexauer Gallery WHY: The group show „Open Windows – Refelctions on BEUYS“ presents...read more
While there's sadly less sun these days, the fun stays the same. Navigate fully focused through October's rain of invitations with our best-of event guide. THURSDAY 06.10 18.00 Conversas @ Herzbergstrasse 123 WHY: Conversas Berlin is a series of...read more
During her appearance in Berlin last Friday at the abc – art berlin contemporary , we caught Laure Prouvost for a quick chat about her work showed at the fair by the gallery Carlier Gebauer . The presentation included a brand new tapestry piece,...read more
The Berlin Art Week is over, but we have in fact just started to party arty in the Fall/Winter fashion. Think of the last week as the inauguration of the new season, which now continues with the Month of Photography taking over 130 art spaces...read more
On Sunday afternoon we met with Enrico Centonze from Grimmuseum at his booth at ABC. This year he is showing the work of Alona Rodeh. The Israeli artist created for ABC the work Safe & Sound High Visibility. A presentation of 21 graphic works...read more
This year sees the ninth edition of abc art berlin contemporary, with 63 galleries from Germany and around the world presenting individual positions and curated projects inside and outside the exhibition halls. As promised in the foreword of this...read more
In a street located a stone's throw from the bustling Rosenthaler Platz, close to everything but isolated from the noisy tourist traps typical for the area, the young entrepreneur and art enthusiast André Kanya found the perfect space to live,...read more
The new season is about to begin, and the Berlin Art Week is the one to toll the bell. From September 13 to 18 Berlin becomes the center of the art world and shows off all of its best features. Galleries, project spaces, private collections, and...read more
Atonal festival is an established part of Berlin’s electronic music scene. This year the festival went into its 4th round, since it got relaunched in 2013. Initially the festival was founded in the 1980s by Dimitri Hegemann, who is also the...read more
Formerly mainly industrial surrounding of Weissensee on the border of Prenzlauer Berg emerged in recent years as an appealing area for artists and craftsmen. The abandoned factories have been turned into studios and workshops, with lots of free...read more
Last week the internet celebrated its 25th birthday. But apparently 25 years weren’t enough for most of us to get a hang on how the internet’s algorithms are working. Sure we’ve heard of programming languages, but it is still an intellectual...read more
Berlin is spoiling us again with three festivals running parallel; this time spiked with some kiez drama which makes it all the more interesting. Besides the festival craze, we have the 20th edition of Polymorphism coming up with Diagonal Records...read more
End of August is for most of us the very last chance to collect #vacay snaps. It's time to get back to reality and checking the summer resolutions off the list. It is also the most exciting time to be part of the Berlin art scene, as the Project...read more
Left on the to-do list for the month are Berlin Atonal festival and a few more gems we wouldn't want you to miss. Check out our itinerary below, and try your luck with our ticket giveaway . TUESDAY 16.08 20.30 Devon Welsh + Broshuda @ Donau115 WHY...read more
“Where technology and nature was traditionally seen as opposed, they now appear to merge or even trade places. We must no longer see ourselves as the anti-natural species that merely threatens and eliminates nature, but rather as catalysts of...read more
Dive deeper into the independent art scene of Berlin - the Project Space Festival rolls into its second week with the space-per-day tempo, and brings even greater variety of events into the mix. Apart from the official festival participants, keep...read more
Today the Funktion-One sound system isn’t pumping techno but avant-garde jazz and conceptual classical music. People are standing still, their eyes are closed, the focus seems to be solely on the sonic experience. A L'larme Festival! started with...read more
By the lake and/or down by the river is where you should be spending your sunny weekends; or if you are more of a club creature, check out our favorites for the best gigs. And stay tuned - we love surprising you with goodies! THURSDAY 04.08 20.00...read more
The Canadian violinist Sarah Neufeld is probably best known for being a member of the indie rock band Arcade Fire. But she has also produced two solo albums, and owns several yoga studios in New York. Last week we spoke with her at A L'arme...read more
