Berlin is shaped by its eventful history, diverse cultural influences, and (of course) street art. One of the world’s largest street art galleries is located at Berlin’s Teufelsberg, in a former listening station used by the U.S. military, particularly during the Cold War until the 1990s. To mark the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Galerie Teufelsberg Berlin is restoring one of its iconic paintings, titled “Fuck Your Borders.” Over the weekend (09. & 10.11.2024), admire the refreshed work and experience boundary-crossing art with the artist. The symposium “The West Did Not Have to Arrive in the East!” highlights the significance of the city’s reunification and explores the transformation of the East German art scene. Held on Friday and Saturday (08. & 09.11) at Hamburger Bahnhof, once located directly along the Berlin Wall route, the event encourages the exchange of ideas. The symposium is free to attend, and no registration is required.
Another thought-provoking exhibition is “Cool Girl” by Paula Schwabe, who reflects on existential themes of autonomy and self-sufficiency, and the contradictions that “cool girls” face (which “cool boys” rarely do). If you’d like to join Schwabe in her reflections, you can attend the opening on Friday (08.11) at John-Schehr-Straße 4, or view her works over the weekend (09. & 10.11). Starting Friday (08.11), Galerie Mehdi Chouakri will present “Saltimbanques!,” a group exhibition featuring works by Saâdane Afif, Johanna Dumet, Lothar Hempel and Claudia & Julia Müller. These artists approach canvas and objects with acrobatic contortions, creating self-sufficient perspectives that will be on view until December. Free admission, step right up! The festivities continue on Tuesday evening (12.11), as Mahjong Baobei invites you to Mamakan for an evening of mahjong. Play late into the night, learn the game anew or challenge experienced players. Chinese-inspired snacks and drinks by Chris Paxton will be available — bringing your own mahjong set is encouraged!
Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Hendrik Wolter & Mick Haupt / Credit: VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Nationalgalerie, 2008 erworben mit Unterstützung der Freunde der Nationalgalerie, Jacopo La Forgia
Teufelsberg, Teufelsseechaussee 10, 14193 Berlin–Grunewald; map
Fuck Your Borders 11h–sunset. Tickets via the link.
Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstr.50-51, 10557 Berlin–Mitte; map
Der Westen musste nicht im Osten ankommen! 08.11.2024 14–18h. 09.11.2024 11h30–17h30
John-Schehr-Str.4, 10407 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Cool Girl Opening 08.11.2024 19h. Exhibition 09.11.2024 15–18h, 10.11.2024 12–15h
Mehdi Chouakri, Fasanenstr.61, 10719 Berlin–Wilmersdorf; map
Saltimbanques! Opening 08.11.2024 17–20h. Exhibition 09.11.–21.12.2024 11-18h
Mamakan, Lausitzer Platz 12, 10997 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Mahjong Baobei 12.11.2024 19h–Open-End.
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