STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: DUFFLE POP-UP & WORKSHOP

Think of the world as a large store window you can now peek inside… The new Duffle app provides access to independent brands and local designers across various European cities and tells the stories behind these hand-picked labels and products. With a focus on authenticity and craftsmanship, the platform transforms online shopping into a meaningful experience. Lisbon, Barcelona, Paris, Berlin… the journey of inspiration begins now. On Saturday (16.11.2024), Duffle app celebrates its launch with a pop-up event at Tor86. For one day only, this “gateway to the world” will open to showcase products from various cities, inviting travel enthusiasts and design lovers to discover unique finds. Attendees will have the opportunity to get creative by personalizing a keychain. It’s worth arriving early, as these exclusive items are limited to 400 pieces. Get a sneak peek of the creative talent on Friday (15.11) with a special session with independent designer Maren Lilian, who crafts handbags from glass beads inspired by her travels, city life and diverse influences. In an interactive workshop with the Berlin designer, create your own beaded accessory and try out exciting techniques.*

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Daniel Farò & Maren Lilian

*To participate in the workshop, we’re giving away 1×2 tickets through a raffle on our Instagram account @ceeceeberlin, starting on 08.11.2024.

Tor86, Torstr.86, 10119 Berlin–Mitte; map
Duffle Pop-up / Launch Event 16.11.2024 11–19h. Workshop with Maren Lilian 15.11.2024 14–17h.

On 16.11.2024 you can expect an exclusive 30 percent discount on all orders via Duffle at the pop-up.

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BERLIN LOOKS BACK: ART, CULTURE & CITY HISTORY

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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@hamburger_bahnhof
@paula_schwabe
@mehdichouakri
@lagunastribute
@johanna_dumet
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@claudiajuliamuller
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@mamakanberlin
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THIRTY FIVE YEARS ON — MARKING THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL WITH TWO DAYS OF HISTORY, OPEN-AIR PROGRAM, AND MUSIC

As a resident of Heidelberger Straße in Neukölln, I am constantly reminded of the Berlin Wall. The windows of my Altbau once overlooked the East Berlin border; today a plaque commemorates the more than 100 people who escaped the GDR via tunnels into my building’s basement. While those not living in these scarred, liminal spaces between East and West might rarely dwell on the Wall, the 35th anniversary of its fall offers a moment to reflect. To commemorate the “peaceful revolution” that culminated in the breaching of Berlin’s border on 09.11.1989, two days of open air installations, events and performances will be held next week along its former route. The official program begins with The Road to Freedom, an outdoor exhibition featuring eyewitness accounts and historical photos presenting key moments and characters from behind the Iron Curtain (opens 08.11.2024). Alongside runs a four km-long open-air installation showcasing thousands of protest banners made by East Germans to demand rights and reforms. The celebrations continue on 09.11 with the Festival for Freedom where hundreds of musicians will perform in front of the former border checkpoints across Mitte (starts 20h). On 10.11 the feminist performance-art collective Pussy Riot will headline the one-day democracy festival with a multimedia punk show at the former headquarter of the Stasi (Campus for Democracy). Alongside the official program, venues like C/O Berlin and Filmtheater Colosseum will host talks, workshops, and exhibitions reflecting on a barrier that divided an entire city – for 28 years, two months, and 27 days.

Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Alexander Rentsch & Kulturprojekte

You can see the full program of 35 Jahre Mauerfall on the website.

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SCARES, ART & PLENTY OF ACTION: HALLOWEEN WEEKEND KICKS OFF TODAY

If the devil doesn’t catch us this weekend, Anna van der Velde just might on Thursday (31.10.2024). In her solo exhibition Beelzebub, the visual artist blends film, performance and technology to create an immersive experience that explores the link between mental health and the digital world. Three shows and a lively after-party will be hosted at Berlin’s Napoleon Komplex. Halloween may be over, but starting Friday (01.11.), you can book your events through Tourist Official and join an artistic community with a touch of the extraterrestrial. This opportunity is open to Berliners, too: Tourist Official is making its debut with a pop-up at Tor86, featuring a DIY workshop, drinks and DJ sets. Saturday (02.11.) brings spooky indulgence at Frizza Bistro. The Italian-inspired restaurant will host a Halloween-themed brunch, serving five mystical courses. For something more active, Sunday (03.11.) offers a unique twist on fitness: Queer Ping Pong at the Gropius Bau invites FLINTA* folks and allies to a table tennis showdown infused with queer club culture and live DJ sets. There’s a spot for everyone, from pros to beginners and children, with equipment provided. This event is free and accessible to all.

Prefer spectating? On Friday (01.11.), the Young Boy Dancing Group celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free performance at the Trautwein Herleth Gallery. For a more immersive experience, consider their three-hour dinner performance on Sunday (03.11.), featuring harp music by Ange Halliwell and artist Caique Tizzi’s creative cuisine. Each dish becomes part of the movement and dance performance. Tickets are available by messaging YBDG directly. Also on Sunday (03.11.), art enthusiasts can enjoy an art talk in German Sign Language at the Berlinische Galerie, exploring the Mariechen Danz exhibition (on display until April 2025). Curators Veronika Kranzpiller and Sieglinde Lemcke especially encourage deaf and sign-language-proficient attendees to join. Registration is on-site, and admission is free.

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Roman März, Louange Mubengay & Anna van der Velde / Poster: Oldearth.Design

Napoleon Komplex, Modersohnstr. 35–45, 10245 Berlin–Friedrichshain; Stadtplan

Beelzebub 31.10.2024. Shows 20–22h30. Afterparty 22h30–03h30. Anmeldung via Link.

Tor86, Torstr.86, 10119 Berlin–Mitte; Stadtplan
Tourist Official 01.11.–08.11.2024. Opening 01.11.2024 18–22h

Frizza Bistro, Nürnberger Str.8, 10787 Berlin–Charlottenburg; Stadtplan
Halloween Brunch 02.11.2024 11–13h & 13h30–15h30. Tischreservierung via Link.

Gropiusbau, Niederkirchnerstr.7, 10963 Berlin–Mitte; Stadtplan
Queer Ping Pong 03.11.2024 11–19h

Trautwein Herleth, Kohlfurter Str.41/43, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; Stadtplan
Young Boy Dancing Group 01.11.2024 20h. 03.11.2024 19h. Ticket via DM.

Berlinische Galerie, Alte Jakobstr.124–128, 10969 Berlin–Kreuzberg; Stadtplan
Kunstgespräch in DGS: Mariechen Danz 03.11.2024 14–15h. Anmeldung vor Ort.

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@napoleon.komplex
@tourist.official
@86_tor
@frizza.kitchen
@queer_pingpong
@gropiusbau
@trautweinherleth
@ybdg_4
@ange_halliwell
@caiquetizzi
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LO-FI, HIGH IMPACT — INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS CONVENE AT THE FLYLEAF BOOK & ZINE FESTIVAL

Some of the most fun publications are the makeshift ones: little booklets pieced together on WG floors with staples and glue. Ah yes, the humble zine – a gloriously independent medium that is being celebrated this week at the Flyleaf Book & Zine Festival in Neukölln (24–27.10.2024). More than 70 book and mag makers will be exhibiting their pamphlets, micro-publications, artist books and illustrations at three different places: the publishers Falschrum Books and Replika Publishing who share an address on Braunschweiger Straße and the WirWir project space on Stuttgarter Straße. Covering everything from photocopied poetry to art and activism, these publications’ readerships are small, their topics hyper-niche and their politics radical. You’ll find the chaotic dreamy illustrations of Argentina/Berlin based artist Maria Victoria Rodriguez alongside the risograph-printed Communist Reader from Berlin-Vienna publisher Well Gedacht. Then there’s Issue 001 of Monochromator Magazine which – in what appears to be one of the all-time triumphs of cultural critique – contains a 146-page-long post-colonial analysis of the phenomenon known as…Barbenheimer.

Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: April Gertler, Flyleaf

Falschrum Books & Replika Publishing, Braunschweiger Str.16, 12045 Berlin–Neukölln; map

WirWir, Stuttgarter Str.56, 12059 Berlin–Neukölln; map
Flyleaf Book & Zine Festival (24–27.10.2024)
Thu–Fri 16–21h & Sat–Sun 12–21h

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@wirwirberlin

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