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The last rays of sunshine graze the bar while shadows dance along the front. The counter is already set for guests. The tables by the open window are still warm from the last hours of the day. At sunset, it’s particularly pleasant to linger at Kanal61, between the greenery and vinyl records. Anyone who wants to create unforgettable memories, both culinary and interpersonal, will find the perfect setting here. David Eckman and Jacques Voss ensure this with a wonderful open-mindedness reflected in the venue’s ambiance and on its plates. Since the beginning of August 2024, it’s been possible to meet both of them in their new Kanal61, in the middle of Erkelenzdamm, 61st. They gained experience together at Café Frieda until it felt like the right time to open something of their own. Now they share their experiences at Kanal61 where unpretentious dishes, good wine and music come together. Every day there’s a new, or at least adapted, menu, which David and Jacques put together using seasonal and local produce.
Dishes that remind them of their travels and memories — Japan must have left an impression. Pickled sardines with Einkorn shoyu, ricotta with mandarin koshu, Sicilian peaches, yellow beets and sage, dairy cow tartare with katsuobushi soya and cucumber, grilled pork belly with spring onion and karashi mustard. I feel a little sad as Jacques explains the concept of the changing menu to me, but I know that my next visit will be just as exciting because they know how to create surprising and unusual combinations with high-quality produce. I have discovered a new favorite place for myself, one that impresses with its historic façade, open kitchen and exceptional dishes. I’m sure you’ll love it too.
Text: Robyn Steffen / Photos: Robyn Steffen & Kanal61
Kanal61, Erkelenzdamm 61, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
@kanal_61
Satisfaction. Anticipation. Relief? When you close the laptop lid on another day of deadlines, emails and meetings that could have been emails, you might be experiencing some combination of these sentiments. But how to decompress and digest after a day at work? If conversation, comfort food and feel-good bops sound like your perfect “après-travail”, here’s an entry for this month’s calendar: 19.09.2024 at 17h30. Friedrichshain venue Nåpoleon Komplex is hosting an after-work event called, fittingly, The Art of Afterwork that features weeknight goodies that will have you clearing your desk pronto. Hosted by the beer-brewing Dutchmen and women from Heineken, the gathering will naturally include plenty of cool lager, but also decadent burgers from Goldies and saucy zesty tacos from Taqueria el Oso. Soundtracking the food and drink are two stages: one curated by Toy Tonics, who are whipping up a program of house, disco, and funk concoctions (live/dj), and another by Deadhype, who will be owning the floor with DJ chuggers and dishing out a personalized, exclusive collab shirt. An installation from Isabelle Tellié rounds off the cultural program. Tickets for the event are limited, so reserve your spot online and get ready to wind down and sip up – you’ve earned it!
Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Erik Defelice, Heineken & Toy Tonics Band
The Art of Afterwork – 19.09.2024 17h30 at Nåpoleon Komplex, Modersohnstr.35-45, 10245 Berlin–Friedrichshain; map
Using the invitation code Heineken-CC the first 30 people are guaranteed entry. All other attendees will be entered into a lottery for tickets.
@napoleon.komplex
By now, most people know the Julia Stoschek Foundation is home to one of the most exciting collections in Berlin. They also know the openings there are among the best in the city. And, as always, with the arrival of fall, it’s that time again. On 11.09.2024 from 18h, the hallowed halls will be packed. “After Images,” the name of the group exhibition, presents over 30 works, including many new productions created specifically for the event. The works challenge the concept of time-based art and seek to redefine our relationship with contemporary visual culture. Instead of video art (for which the collection is widely known), curators Lisa Long and Line Ajan have placed haptic and multi-sensory experiences at the center of the exhibition. The materiality of the works — texture, smell, sound and experience — challenges the usual dominance of vision among the five senses. After all, images are just one way of understanding the world. It’s no coincidence that the German word for “to understand” is “begreifen”, which also means “to grasp” physically.
The renowned Laurel Halo will contribute one of her ethereal sound installations to the collection, while a light installation by Theresa Baumgartner and an olfactory intervention by Chaveli Sifre will transform the space in a multi-sensory way. Other works will feature big names like Rosa Barba, Carsten Nicolai and many more. The exhibition will culminate in a major sound and light intervention by Labour, for which the Foundation’s cinema has been converted. This exhibition is a must-visit. For the full sensory experience, it’s best to attend the opening evening, when the murmur of the guests blends beautifully with the art.
Text: Alina Herbel / Photos: Agustin Farias, Frankie Casillo & Robert Hamacher
Julia Stoschek Foundation, Leipziger Str.60, 10117 Berlin–Mitte; map
After Images 12.09.2024–27.04.2025. Opening on 11.09.2024 18–22h.
@juliastoschekfoundation
We’d love to spoil the surprise, but we don’t even know where this exclusive party is happening. That’s what makes it even more intriguing. H&M is presenting two new collections and you could win tickets. As with any great fashion launch party, there will be a DJ and drinks. There’s only one way to be “in the know” before everyone else, and that involves taking part in the Ticket Raffle. So if you’d like to attend the launch of H&M Studio A/W 2024 and the Atelier collection of H&M Man in Berlin (26.09.2024, 19–22h), register here. With a little luck, you could score this sought-after invitation.
Text: Maria Maier / Photos: Natascha Hamel & Sophie Doering
Studio AW 2024 & Mens Atelier Launch Event on 26.09.2024
You can take part in the competition here.
At the close of each summer, the bustling art scene around Potsdamer Strasse comes to life. This year, the Google Pixel pop-up space “Kiosque Pixel” has found its temporary home amid this inspiring hub. Just around the corner from Andreas Murkudis, Esther Schipper and the other high-end galleries of the Mercator Höfe, number 98 will host Julian Klincewicz‘s exhibition “Encyclopedia of Now” from 12.–15.09. 2024. It’s hard to believe, but the entire exhibition was shot using the new Google Pixel 9 Pro. Born in 1995, the multi-talented American photographer captures the fascination of human life in all its fleeting moments, rendered in unforgettable colors. The result is a collection of contemporary images, deeply rooted in social structure and complex aesthetics. We were so impressed by Julian’s art and the accompanying photo book that we teamed up with Google Pixel to do what we do best: share the best neighborhood recommendations for eating, drinking, viewing, dancing, and, of course, photographing. The result is the Google Pixel x Cee Cee Art Map.
Discover curated gallery routes and hidden gems around the pop-up gallery “Kiosque Pixel” — perfect for any time of day. Whether it’s coffee and a sweet treat on the go, lunch and aperitifs in the midday sun, or drinks, dinner and dancing, it’s all about art. And we’ve thought of everything, from contemporary art highlights and trendy social hotspots to charming cafés and relaxing parks. At the same time, Kiosque Pixel invites you to engage in talks and creative workshops where we’ll even teach you how to take the perfect snapshots with the Pixel. Every morning, the first 100 visitors will receive Julian’s fantastic photo book “Encyclopedia of Now” as a gift, along with coffee and pastries from Acid Café. How could it get any better? You can also find our Art Map on-site and at 30 other spots in the city, such as Rocket + Basil, Gragger and Green Door. Hurry and capture special moments before the magic fades and Potsdamer Strasse returns to everyday life.
Text: Alina Herbel / Photos: Julian Klincewicz, Sophie Doering / Credit: Google Pixel
Kiosque Pixel, Potsdamer Str.98, 10785 Berlin–Tiergarten, map
12.–15.09.2024
@googlepixel
@julianklincewicz
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