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LEARN TO BEAD WITH ALINA NAOMI & JOIN HER CREATIVE WORKSHOPS THIS WINTER

LEARN TO BEAD WITH ALINA NAOMI & JOIN HER CREATIVE WORKSHOPS THIS WINTER

I’m beginning to believe the harsh Berlin winters are a time to bundle up together and uncover new hobbies or talents lying dormant within — inner discovery, while our external selves take refuge. Workshopping has been a great outlet and opportunity to learn something new. One particularly niche moment is Alina Naomi‘s beading workshop. An intricate craft driven by color and focus, Alina hosts workshops across Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg and Neukölln. She’s a Berlin-born artist with a passion for hands-on projects. When she decided she didn’t want to go down the traditional path of fashion, she taught herself beading. With glass beads as her main medium, Alina uses her hands or a loom to create jewellery and complex wall adornments. Inspired by her father’s heritage, the Seminole people, she connects cultural heritage with modern design. Alina is always looking for new combinations and styles to share with the community. In her workshop, we worked with looms, which is not as daunting as it sounds, and combined different beads to formulate a bracelet. It was a gorgeous way to spend the Sunday, enjoying the ambience of the Artrelations Gallery, unlocking a new skill, and creating a present for loved ones. Upcoming workshops to look forward to will include the group exhibitions taking place at the gallery (20.11.–20.12.2025). On 13.12.2025, there will be a small Christmas party, and everyone is welcome.

Text & Photos: Ruby Watt

Alina Naomi

artrelations Galerie, Ackerstr.154, 10115 Berlin–Mitte; map
Trouvaille Group Exhibition 20.11.–20.12.2025. Christmas party with the artists on 13.12.2025 16–20h.

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LET’S GET MARRIED AT THE WASSERMÜHLE NEBELTAL — RECOMMENDED BY VADIM OTTO URSUS & LEONI KAPELL
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LET’S GET MARRIED AT THE WASSERMÜHLE NEBELTAL — RECOMMENDED BY VADIM OTTO URSUS & LEONI KAPELL

The decision about where to celebrate our wedding was made before any others. Looking back, we wonder whether the desire to get married there might have come before the desire to get married. Surrounded by lakes and rivers, an enchanted nature reserve, far enough from Berlin to feel like an escape, yet close enough for our friends and family to make the trip. It wasn’t only the geographical location. It was, above all, the people who run it. The Wassermühle Nebeltalis operated by the wonderful Sascha Silberstein, her sister Leena, and their mother Franka, who became the new tenants a few years ago. Sascha spent the first years of her life near the water mill, but later lived in the same Berlin neighborhood as we did. Our paths crossed often back then. And after her culinary training in Portugal, it became clear we had to get to know each other better. She played a significant role in the early days of otto, shaping the restaurant and later supporting newer projects in the kitchen as well. We already knew she could cook. But what she created for our wedding surpassed everything we expected. A feast inspired by her time in Portugal and grounded in regional products — relaxed, bold, and joyful — contributed to an unforgettable atmosphere inside the old timber-frame barn.

Particularly at weddings, it’s a challenge to make everyone feel seen and included. Throughout the entire process, from the first idea to the celebration itself, Sascha gave us a great deal of freedom while guiding and supporting us exactly where we needed it. We understood how valuable that sense of freedom is for a celebration like this. Because, ultimately, it’s much more about having your loved ones together in a personal, meaningful atmosphere than about ticking every wedding etiquette box. And that’s precisely the environment Sascha created. The day unfolded so naturally, from the first welcome bites pulled from an old wood-fired oven, to a carefree swim at the banks of the river, to a magnificent dinner in the barn and a lively party that lasted late into the night. When we think back to that weekend, what we remember most is incredibly good food, a deep sense of ease and joy, and a wedding we wouldn’t change in the slightest.

Text: Vadim Otto Ursus & Leoni Kapell / Photos: Emilia von Senger, Ronja Arndt

Vadim is a chef from Berlin-Mitte and runs restaurants otto and Trio, and bar Pluto. Leoni is a bookseller at Uslar & Raiin Prenzlauer Berg.

Wassermühle Nebeltal, Mühlenweg 5, 18292 Kuchelmiß; map

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FOR EARLY BIRDS & NIGHT OWLS: TU LIBRARY WELCOMES THE CURIOUS AROUND THE CLOCK

FOR EARLY BIRDS & NIGHT OWLS: TU LIBRARY WELCOMES THE CURIOUS AROUND THE CLOCK

Studying can be a grind — deadlines, citations, endless research. But for anyone seeking a quiet place to enjoy a book or expand on their knowledge, TU library welcomes a “come one, come all, come anytime” approach. Open 24/7 to the public, it’s a space to get in the zone, whether you’re an early-bird reader or a midnight researcher. Located behind Zoologischer Garten, TU, with a 20-year history, it stands six stories tall and is committed to diversifying the space and expanding opening hours to welcome a higher volume of people. Its doors have stayed open around the clock since May 2025. So whatever study or research habits you might have, be sure to maximize your workflow here. TU is open to any curious mind in search of deepening their knowledge. The library offers online and offline collections of books, journals, e-books, architectural drawings, and plans. Publications can also be found on their portal with thousands of articles, academic publishers, films, audio materials, sheet music, and journals. Grab a coffee on the ground floor and utilise the multiple work spaces — from community desks, private rooms, study pods, sofas, and beanbags, all naturally lit through framed windows. The library is self-sufficient with its own cafeteria, self-service collection area, as well as digital and print literature.

The library’s modern, airy design invites guests to move freely and settle anywhere. The space buzzes with focused energy, creating a motivating, distraction-free atmosphere. TU Library welcomes anyone from the general public and it also hosts special events. In November, there will be a campaign for food wastage where anyone can take part and get involved. It will run for a week starting from 29.11.2025.

Text & Photos: Ruby Watt

University Libraries TU Berlin & UdK Berlin, Fasanenstr.88, 10623 Charlottenburg–Berlin; map

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DISCOVER & WIN: JOIN CEE CEE’S WINTER RAFFLE THIS DECEMBER

DISCOVER & WIN: JOIN CEE CEE’S WINTER RAFFLE THIS DECEMBER

December is just around the corner, and with it, this year’s Cee Cee Winter Raffle, curated exclusively for our community! Behind each “Instagram door” is a special giveaway we’ve picked out just for you. We’ll kick things off on 01.12.2025 with the first surprise — and we can’t wait to treat you. Among the highlights is Studio Lietz with their beautifully designed yoga equipment — the perfect companion for your practice, whether in the studio or your living room. Paper & Tea will also be joining us, accompanying you through everyday moments with their organic teas. Mono is back as well. The design manufactory has stood for timeless cutlery, teapots, and kitchen accessories since 1959. And without giving too much away, brands like Liebeskind, Armedangels, and Unfrämed also have something special in store this month. Just follow us on Instagram and keep an eye on our feed posts, that’s where you’ll find out which surprise is waiting for you and how to take part. Spread the news and Cee Cee you on Instagram!

Text: Susi Churas / Photos: Laura Drosse, Marie Staggat, Jakob Storm

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AN EXHIBITION AGAINST LOOKING AWAY: GLOBAL FASCISMS AT HKW
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AN EXHIBITION AGAINST LOOKING AWAY: GLOBAL FASCISMS AT HKW

“You can say it, I don’t mind,” the President of the United States comments in response to a journalist asking New York’s new mayor whether he considers Trump a fascist. He almost seems proud of his own image. Around the world, a movement toward the darker side of power is becoming increasingly visible. Fascism is becoming more and more socially acceptable. Yet there is a reluctance to talk about this shift. Whether as a coping mechanism or blatant denial, one thing is clear: we must confront the topic to resist it. The exhibition Global Fascisms at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt takes on this challenge. But how do you visualize fascism? Where do power structures become visible? And how much aesthetics are involved? Since early September 2025, the group exhibition has explored these questions, bringing together artistic positions that trace the rise of authoritarianism in our time: the bodies it shapes, the technologies that drive it, and the psychological landscapes it leaves behind. The show features work by 50 international artists grappling with the growing influence of fascist ideologies. Contemporary painting, film, performance, discourse, and digital art sit alongside historical works that feel eerily familiar. A recurring theme: the seductive aesthetics of fascist systems and their analysis. And the technological and technical advances: what role, for example, do artificial intelligence and its associated (often aesthetic) pigeonholing play in the rise of fascism?

Artist Josh Kline shows how AI, automation, and political right-wing shifts hollow out work environments and make people replaceable. Jane Alexander’s sculptures (Council with Emblem) oscillate between the familiar and threatening, suggesting authority without a clear message and challenging us to question our prejudices. Eli Cortiñas dissects the image politics of the surveillance society and envisions counter-images of hybrid, resistant bodies. Hou Chun-Ming weaves queerness, mythology, and political history into a multilayered commentary on desire and repression. Anna Maria Maiolino demonstrates how migration, military dictatorship, and censorship shape artistic language without diminishing clarity or power. And Fuyuhiko Tanaka, with Japan Erection, delivers a bawdy yet painfully sharp commentary on the destructive drive and potential of patriarchal power structures. Global Fascisms is on view until 07.12.2025, with free entry on the final weekend. It’s an invitation to face hard truths.

Text: Inga Krumme / Credits: Gülsün Karamustafa, Soldier (1976), Courtesy Gülsün Karamustafa,  BüroSarıgedik.Salt Research and Gülsün Karamustafa Archive; Jane Alexander, Council with emblem (2025), Monitor (2023), Representative in law enforcement jacket, (2006,14), Bird in Step Out tunic (2024), Beast (2003), Emblem (2025), Courtesy Jane Alexander; Exhibition View Global Fascisms, Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW), 2025, Photo: Hanna Wiedemann/HKW

Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW), John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin–Tiergarten; map

Global Fascisms 13.09.–07.12.2025. Find the full program here.

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