Events of the 7th Berlin Biennale

“A Gentrification Program” – a seminar with the Institute for Human Activities

Krytyka Polityczna in Berlin #9: 7th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Politics. In Between

This open meeting and discussion considers the effects of the initiatives and actions conducted throughout the long-term process of the development of the Berlin Biennale and the duration of... More >
Krytyka Polityczna in Berlin #9: 7th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Politics. In Between

“Am I a good artist?” by Antanas Mockus

Antanas Mockus, former mayor of Bogotá, examines the result of his art installation in the Berlin Biennale More >
“Am I a good artist?” by Antanas Mockus

POLITICS OF MEMORY. RE-INVENTION OF THE PAST

Discussion with Michael Dorrmann, Prof. Robert Traba, Jakub Majmurek and Igor Stokfiszewski. More >
POLITICS OF MEMORY. RE-INVENTION OF THE PAST
CANCELLED: “An Evening without Christian Worch” by BRIMBORIA Institute

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Kartenrecht sits in the basement. More >
23:59hicduabcd457adhoc-eintrittegal
Egyptian revolts in counterrevolutionary times

“Anatomy Lessons” initiated by Christina Lammer

Lecture-Performance with Manfred Frey, Michael Häfner, Peter Moeschl and Ulrich Thomale in Auditorium for Inner Medicine at Charité Campus Mitte. More >
“Anatomy Lessons” initiated by Christina Lammer

“Die geteilte Klasse” – a film by Andrzej Klamt

Foundation for Flight, Expulsion, Reconciliation presents »Die geteilte Klasse« by Andrzej Klamt in Zeughauskino. More >
“Die geteilte Klasse” – a film by Andrzej Klamt

“Reclaiming the city” – a film by Stefan Rusu

An investigative documentary presents a quest through socio-economic restructuring processes in Berlin. More >
“Reclaiming the city” – a film by Stefan Rusu

CARING IS ACTING: ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SPACE

Olafur Eliasson conceived for the 7th Berlin Biennale a six-month educational–political experiment, a stipend for a politician. More >
CARING IS ACTING: ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SPACE

Eisenhüttenstadt – Artists-in-Berlin-Program

The 7th Berlin Biennale presents projects of DAAD, me Collectors Room Berlin, Olbricht Foundation in Eisenhüttenstadt. More >
Eisenhüttenstadt – Artists-in-Berlin-Program

Bring peace to the wall

Come with candles and help to set a sign. More >
Bring peace to the wall

“Führung über den neuen Garnisonfriedhof – ein Einblick in Berliner Geschichte”

A city tour with Bernd Langer. Meeting point: Sehitlik Moschee Berlin at Columbiadamm 128. More >
“Führung über den neuen Garnisonfriedhof – ein Einblick in Berliner Geschichte”

“Politics of the Poor” – a workshop with Pixadores

A presentation and painting workshop in Portuguese with English translation. More >
“Politics of the Poor” – a workshop with Pixadores

Krytyka Polityczna in Berlin #8: Occupy Media. Against the (Fourth) Power.

A discussion and musicaction by Krytyka Polityczna in English. More >
Krytyka Polityczna in Berlin #8: Occupy Media. Against the (Fourth) Power.

“Key of Return in Berlin” – a talk with Khaled Hourani, Samah Jabr, and Toleen Touq

Khaled Hourani and Toleen Touq invited guests to a talk about the Palestinian key. More >
“Key of Return in Berlin” – a talk with Khaled Hourani, Samah Jabr, and Toleen Touq
“Image resistance in Egypt” by Mosireen

Kindness

Artist Nada Prlja will be present at the wall. More >
Kindness

“Virtual Agoras” with Charlotte Bank

A film screening and talk with Charlotte Bank in English. This event is a collaboration with the Young Curators Workshop. More >
“Virtual Agoras” with Charlotte Bank

“Forms for a Recorder” – musical olympics by Michał Górczyński

A workshop for kids in Polish with German translation. More >
“Forms for a Recorder” – musical olympics by Michał Górczyński

Kindness

Artist Nada Prlja will be present at the wall. More >
Kindness

New National Art

Exhibition opening at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw. Curated by Sebastian Cichocki and Łukasz Ronduda. More >
New National Art

A demonstration of Civil Initiative for the Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Murdered under the National Socialist Regime

On June 2, 2012 The Romani Elders and representatives of the younger generation of Roma activism assemble to make their public statements in front of the Memorial. More >
A demonstration of Civil Initiative for the Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Murdered under the National Socialist Regime

Ceremony and Reception in Honor of The Romani Elders

The European Roma Cultural Foundation – ERCF – invites to a »Ceremony and Reception in Honor of The Romani Elders«. More >
Ceremony and Reception in Honor of The Romani Elders

Solidarity action: Art. Back to politics

The launch of the P/Act for Art, a newspaper published and free distributed between Rome and Berlin during the 7. Berlin Biennale, will take place on Thursday 31 of... More >
Solidarity action: Art. Back to politics

“Curating art in Parliament” – a guided tour with Andreas Kaernbach

Andreas Kaernbach gives a guided tour through the collection of the German Parliament. More >
“Curating art in Parliament” – a guided tour with Andreas Kaernbach
“When is it legitimate to set fire to the Chancellery?” – a lecture by Center for Political Beauty

“Communists, Jews, Criminals” – a city tour with Bernd Langer

Meeting point: Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz. More >
“Communists, Jews, Criminals” – a city tour with Bernd Langer

“No Revolution without Innovation” – a workshop

A workshop with Srđa Popovič and Anna Jermolaewa. More >
“No Revolution without Innovation” – a workshop

RELIGION


Music-action by Krytyka Polityczna More >
RELIGION

An Evening with Indignadxs | Occupy Biennale (in German)

“Awakening – the City of Świecie – New Perspectives” by Karina Dzieweczyńska

Karina Dzieweczyńska has developed an ambitious cultural program in the Polish city of Świecie. More >
“Awakening – the City of Świecie – New Perspectives” by Karina Dzieweczyńska

KEY OF RETURN: NAKBA – THE PALESTINIAN NARRATIVE IN POLITICAL DEBATES IN GERMANY

The travel of the Key of Return from the Aida Refugee Camp (Bethlehem) to the 7th Berlin Biennale raises questions about the underrepresentation of the Palestinian narrative in the... More >
KEY OF RETURN: NAKBA – THE PALESTINIAN NARRATIVE IN POLITICAL DEBATES IN GERMANY

Stamping action with Khaled Jarrar

Get your passport stamped by Khaled Jarrar at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin on May 2nd between 11 am and 7 pm! More >
Stamping action with Khaled Jarrar

FREE PUSSY RIOT – Demonstration at Alexanderplatz

On May 11, 2012 at 4 pm a demonstration march rallying in solidarity with the political prisoners, members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot will take place. More >
FREE PUSSY RIOT – Demonstration at Alexanderplatz

AND EUROPE WILL BE STUNNED – a congress by JRMiP and Yael Bartana

The Jewish Renaissance Movement in Poland (JRMiP) calls for the return of 3,300,000 Jews to Poland in order to re-establish the annihilated Jewish community. More >
AND EUROPE WILL BE STUNNED – a congress by JRMiP and Yael Bartana

“illumiNation” – a performance by Krétakör

For Krétakör the actor is somebody who acts as a citizen and a political subject, equipped as a good speaker, mediator, and active member of society who abandons “façade... More >
“illumiNation” – a performance by Krétakör

“Crisis” by Teatr.doc and Joseph Beuys Theater

Teatr.doc and Joseph Beuys Theater do what the Russian media fail to do—react to important incidents in the country, when democratic or human rights are violated. More >
“Crisis” by Teatr.doc and Joseph Beuys Theater

“State of Palestine” by Khaled Jarrar

Today Khaled Jarrar presents his project »State of Palestine« in the Autonomous University organized by Indignados | Occupy Biennale. More >
“State of Palestine” by Khaled Jarrar

ArtWiki Workshop – Critical Network Mapping and Analysis

Mapping the political, social, and artistic inclinations of art producers based on ArtWiki data. More >
ArtWiki Workshop – Critical Network Mapping and Analysis

“New World Summit” – a congress with Jonas Staal

The »New World Summit« is an alternative parliament for political and juridical representatives of organizations currently placed on international terrorist lists. More >
“New World Summit” – a congress with Jonas Staal

Krytyka Polityczna in Berlin #6: Freedom for Censorship. Art/Politics/Interactions

A discussion evening with Krytyka Polityczna accompanied by a music-action. More >
Krytyka Polityczna in Berlin #6: Freedom for Censorship. Art/Politics/Interactions

Battle of Berlin 1945

The 7th Berlin Biennale has invited Maciej Mielecki and re-enactment groups to stage a re-enactment of the Battle of Berlin 1945. More >
Battle of Berlin 1945

A talk with the Solidarity Partners

Our Solidarity Partners discuss the question: What can art do for real? More >
A talk with the Solidarity Partners

ADIÓS CIUDAD – Goodbye City

Karaoke evening with Teresa Margolles und Oscar Gardea & David Gómez More >
ADIÓS CIUDAD – Goodbye City

“Berlin-Birkenau” – public planting at KW Institute for Contemporary Art

Two birches, which are part of the artistic contribution »Berlin-Birkenau« by Łukasz Surowiec, will be planted in the courtyard of KW on Friday April 20. More >
“Berlin-Birkenau” – public planting at KW Institute for Contemporary Art

Swiss Institute in Rome: Artur Żmijewski presents „Forget Fear”

Public presentation and talk about the 7th Berlin Biennale and the publication »Forget Fear«. More >
Swiss Institute in Rome: Artur Żmijewski presents „Forget Fear”

Solidarity Action #1: Istituto Svizzero di Roma

On March 23 Igor Stokfiszewski and Salvatore Lacagnina will discuss the forms of responsibility and possible intervention of art in the social and political realities. More >
Solidarity Action #1: Istituto Svizzero di Roma

WHAT CAN ART DO FOR REAL POLITICS?

Roundtable to present the current issue of Camera Austria International with Marina Naprushkina, Igor Stokfiszewski, Maren Lübbke-Tidow, Reinhard Braun. More >
WHAT CAN ART DO FOR REAL POLITICS?

KRYTYKA POLITYCZNA IN BERLIN #4: Open everything – curated content from art to internet

KRYTYKA POLITYCZNA IN BERLIN #4: A discussion on art and internet - the chances and the risks. More >
KRYTYKA POLITYCZNA IN BERLIN #4: Open everything – curated content from art to internet

Presentation of the 7th Berlin Biennale in Warsaw

Artur Żmijewski and Joanna Warsza are presenting the 7th Berlin Biennale and its first publication at the Museum for Modern Art Warsaw. More >
Presentation of the 7th Berlin Biennale in Warsaw

KRYTYKA POLITYCZNA IN BERLIN #3

Martin Zet’s campaign “DEUTSCHLAND SCHAFFT ES AB” (Germany gets rid of it) gave rise to strong reactions and polarized the public opinion. More >
KRYTYKA POLITYCZNA IN BERLIN #3

FORGET FEAR

Lecture and talk with Artur Żmijewski and Joanna Warsza More >
FORGET FEAR
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