THERE’S BEEN MUCH TALK about the fading importance of Berlin in the context of the European and global art markets. Some artist friends have attributed this shift, which is driving them to consider relocating, to the many egregious instances of government censorship that have afflicted the arts over the past few years, as well as […]
A critical dispatch from Gallery Weekend Berlin 2026, exploring the tension between commerce, politics and artistic dissent —
A new section Perspectives invites seven younger galleries to take part, helping to refresh the event and combat accusations of elitism
Berlin window shopping takes an unexpected turn from 27 April to 9 May as the Kaufhaus des Westens hands over its entire street-facing facade to contemporary artists. Arriving for Gallery Weekend Berlin, the exhibition titled ‘DISPLAY, PAUSE, REPEAT’ transforms ten windows along Tauentzienstraße into public installations. Curator Sebastian Hoffmann ignores the urge to push retail, treating the…
From May 1 to 3, Gallery Weekend Berlin will return for its 22nd edition, bringing together no less than 50 galleries across 66 locations throughout the city. Shows, events, and performances from both established and emerging artists will showcase the many layers to the German capital, and help cement its role as an international center for contemporary art (this year alone boasts artists from…
A pack of robot dogs with the faces of tech billionaires and art legends is heading to Berlin. Beeple’s installation... Read More