The Good-Bye Neukölln / Hello Lichtenberg exhibition was not only an opportunity to view a collection of works by a number of artists, including new work from Agathe Alberti Bock, Linards Kulless, and Archie Fitzgerald among others, but it was also a fond farewell to the space itself. A number of works were on display including a series of satirical illustrations by Archie Fitzgerald: reminiscent of political satire of the 18th Century, but with a modern and decidedly more vulgar approach (still equally polemical themes commenting on today’s sexually charged, consumerist society). Fitzgerald’s honest and thought-provoking images are normally supported by hand-written, diary-like entries of text which serve to emphasise the comic element of his work. Also notable was a performance piece performed by Linards Kulless who was one of the artists exhibiting on the evening. He conducted a pagan-esque ritual, a blessing for what the space has provided over the last two years, and what will come on the new premises. A salt circle was created on the studio floor and members of the audience were invited to add their ‘DNA’ to a bowl of water. Sage was then burnt, which instantly filled the studio with a distinct and carnal aroma. The theme of ritual was also evident in the numerous animalistic papier maché masks by Juliette Dejoue which, like a totem pole (surrounding a lamp post outside), also welcomed guests as they entered for this final viewing on Hertzbergstrasse. The new atelier is located in the HB55 building, Lichtenberg.
Linards Kulless
Archie Fitzgerald
Juliette Dejoue
Linards Kulless
Marc Hennes
Juliette Dejoue
Archie Fitzgerald
Juliette Dejoue
Linards Kulless
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“Good bye Neukölln”
Exhibition: Nov. 15, 2013
Hertzbergstrasse. 22 (click here for map)
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Blog entry by Joel Huggins & photos by Stephanie Third in Berlin; Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013.
