Tieranatomisches Theater, Außenansicht 1909. Urheber: Königlich Preußische Meßbildanstalt. Richard Schneider (Hsg): Berlin um 1900. Nicolaische Verlagsbuchhandlung, Berlin 2004
BOUM #3
Thursday 11th July – 7pm
Sound art can oft be overlooked, but during the month of July it will be centre stage at a monthly event by BOUM, salon of sound. Concentrating on sound artworks and documents, each month’s exhibition will feature a playlist of around 30 minutes which is played on a loop at P.O.P’s dancefloor. This month’s theme is ‚Motor Poetry‘ and artists‘ fascination with motor vehicles.
Party Obsessed People // Kleine Präsidentenstraße 4a, Stadtbahnbogen 157-158, 10178 Berlin //
Bourgeoisie, Swing & Molotov Cocktails
Friday 12th July – 7pm
They may be in the middle of transferring their renowned art institution from Mitte to Charlottenberg, but this won’t stop C/O Berlin from throwing an amazing exhibition and opening in front of their new veenue, The Amerika Haus. Documenting the venue’s space and surroundings from over the last 150 years, the exhibition will present a collection of historical photographs and the opening evening will also be accompanied by swing dancing and Molotov cocktails.
The Amerika Haus // Hardenbergstraße 22-24, 10623 Berlin //
University of the Arts Berlin Open Day Weekend
Friday 12th July – From 1pm
This weekend marks one of the most important cultural events of Berlin’s summer calendar – the tour and open days of University of the Arts Berlin or UdK. Giving the public a chance to discover the art world’s next big stars in embryonic form, the university will open its doors of all four faculties (fine arts, music, design and performing arts) and allow a glimpse into the University’s weird and wonderful world.
Universität der Künste Berlin // Various sites across Berlin, more info here //
Jodie Carey – Shroud
Saturday 13th July – 7pm
Neue Berliner Räume have a knack of finding amazing exhibition spaces. Whether it be a secret room in a rooftop, a disused swimming pool or a beautiful outdoor location they always seem to get it right, and their latest exhibition is no exception. Showcasing the work of British artist Jodie Carey, their upcoming show (in association with Humboldt university & Rolando Anselmi Gallery) will be based in a veterinary anatomical theatre hall and feature an installation by Carey made up of bone ashes.
Tieranatomisches Theater // Philippstraße 12-13, Haus 3, 10115 Berlin //
In Afghanistan/ Once Upon A Time
Sunday 14th July – 5pm
In Afghanistan/Once Upon A Time is a project combining the art work of children from Skateistan – Afghanistan’s first skateboarding school – and students from Berlin. Following a number of workshops focussing on art and fairy tales in both countries, Ana Lessing and Alexandra Bald present the results alongside photographs documenting the project, and a number of tours and workshops for young people will run throughout the exhibition.
Kommunale Galerie Berlin // Hohenzollerndamm 176, 10713 Berlin //