Berlin Art Week Unveils Contemporary Art Highlights

Saturday, 14 September 2024, 09:10

Berlin Art Week brings together the art world with exciting events including Gallery Weekend and the Positions Fair. This year's focus includes collective artistic practices and politically engaged art, making Berlin a hub of creativity and resistance.
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Berlin Art Week Unveils Contemporary Art Highlights

Berlin Art Week: Art and Community Unite

As the autumn season kicks off in Berlin, the Berlin Art Week attracts art enthusiasts and creators alike to the capital. The Gropius Bau features Rirkrit Tiravanija continuing the trend of collective art.

Key Events and Exhibitions

  • Gallery Weekend: Over 51 galleries participate, alongside the renowned Positions Berlin Art Fair.
  • Collective Artistic Practices: From puppet theatre to politically charged art, these themes dominate this year's showcases.
  • Emerging artists such as Selma Selman deal with themes of trauma and identity through her works, urging viewers to reflect on pain transformed into resistance.

Highlights from the Fair

  1. Emma Adler's installation evokes nostalgia and unease, confronting the concept of 'Heimat' (home).
  2. Paul Pfeiffer’s reflective amphitheater model invites visitors to consider the nature of their own performances.
  3. Richard Hawkins merges Kafka's despair with modern celebrity culture, showcasing a Polaroid collage that captivates.

Don't miss the Positions Berlin Art Fair, running until September 15, which features innovative pieces from emerging talents.


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