Article by Berlin Art Link in Berlin // Sep. 07, 2016
Moved by an enthusiasm for intense colour and bold expressive gestures, Thomas Olbricht has spent the last 30 years collecting abstract art in a wide variety of styles. At me Collectors Room, he will present a selection of his current favourites…[read on]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Tuesday, Jul. 08, 2014.
Accompanying Berlin Fashion Week for the third time is the Berlin fashion Film Festival (BfFF), on July 9th and 10th. The programming, praised for its selective curation, has four screenings open to the public on…[read on…]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Friday, Jul. 04, 2014.
The annual arts festival 48 Stunden Neukölln returned this past weekend, creating an attitude of positivity and openness within an arts festival rather than one based on celebrity artists or sales…[read on…]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Friday, Jun. 27, 2014.
The unique St. Agnes complex on Alexandrinenstraße in Kreuzberg has been repurposed since its original use as a church, and now the PRAXES Center for Contemporary Art is offering the opportunity to rent a space in this Brutalist structure…[read on…]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Thursday, Jun. 19, 2014.
Absolut Vodka claims to be the first spirit brand to forge ties with the art world, dating back to their first commission of bottle labels from Andy Warhol in 1985…[read on…]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Saturday, Jun. 14, 2014.
At Berghain Kantine, the crowd was subdued. The twilit room with chairs set up for listeners and the undivided attention of the crowd made for an exclusive vibe, but one excellent for listening. The two-day Heroines of Sound Festival included a cerebral mix of panel discussions, reflection, and live performances all surrounding the theme of women pioneers of electronic sound art…[read on…]
Article by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Tuesday, Jun. 10, 2014.
The Berlin Art Prize is only in its second year, but received over 1,200 applicants this year, of which they have picked 30 to present artwork in a show opening on Saturday…[read on…]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
On Sunday at the Month of Performance Art hub Ding Dong Dom, For the Love of Food presented artists, chefs, and eaters with an opportunity to relax and dine, while also exploring possibilities of the performative and personal aspects of cooking and enjoying food. [read on…]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Tuesday, May 13, 2014.
Chimera-Project, a gallery based in Budapest, is pairing up with the online art portfolio sharing platform, Works.io, for a international contemporary art competition open to artists under the age of 40. The Chimera Art Award seeks artists with no limitations on media, production year, or size. …[read on…]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Tuesday, May 6, 2014.
The physicality of Jared Gradinger and Angela Schubot‘s performances makes you squirm. The intense panting, flopping, slapping, and movements not even thought controllable or possible, ebb and flow. The duo’s performance at Hebbel am Ufer, is maybe, began almost as scenes of a domestic dispute in slow motion, with sluggish punches and shoves in the fashion of capoeira…[read on…]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2014.
As a part of the 48h Neukölln Festival, Studio Chérie is holding a photography competition, specifically for photos inspired by the theme of “courage” and with an emphasis in conceptual photography. There will be ten winners announced, with the first prize winner receiving a weekend shoot at Studio Chérie. Other winners will be a part of an exhibition at the photography studio and project space for the festival, happening June 27-29th. …[read on…]
Blog post by AJ Kiyoizumi – in Berlin; Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2014.
Computers and technology have obviously become more accessible than its original creators and proponents could have imagined. The reach of technology is important to LEAP’s newest show, Obsessive Sensing, with many installation pieces created using technical methods rather than traditional artistic academic skills. Each piece intrigues, from controversial lie detection software to hallucinating algorithms and neural networks. …[read on…]
