Featured Events in Berlin in September, 2023 (February Updated)

The Berlinische Galerie has devoted over 1000 square metres to presenting its collection. Waiting to be discovered among the roughly 250 works on show are paintings, prints, photographs, architecture and archive materials rarely or never displayed before. Walking around this exhibition is like time travel and takes visitors through Berlin in 17 chapters: the Kaiser’s era, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi dictatorship, the new beginnings after 1945, Cold War in the divided city, and the counter-cultures and unconventional lifestyles that evolved in East and West under the shadow of the Wall. In East Berlin, an alternative art community developed from the late 1970s. In West Berlin from the late 1970s, aggressive art by the “Neue Wilden” placed the divided city back in the international limelight.

LAS Art Foundation is pleased to present Pollinator Pathmaker, a living artwork and participatory project conceived by artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg. This impactful initiative in interspecies art uses algorithmic technology to generate planting schemes for gardens, computed to support the greatest diversity of pollinating insects possible. It signals a shift toward the post-anthropocentric thinking necessary to face the current climate and biodiversity crises, and toward the non-human aesthetics and experimental formats that pave the way. Ambitious and future-minded, it is exemplary of how art can act as a driver for change, and offer new perspectives on our shared planet. Growing in the forecourt of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, the LAS- commissioned garden will be the first edition outside of the UK. LAS has committed to amplifying Pollinator Pathmaker’s impact by undertaking an extensive public campaign, which calls upon local communities, hobby gardeners and activists to get involved in pollinator protection by planting their own version of the artwork – what the artist refers to as DIY Editions – via Ginsberg’s free online tool: www.pollinator.art. Responding to the alarming decline in pollinator populations in recent decades, Ginsberg has worked with horticulturalists, pollinator experts and an AI scientist to devise an algorithmic tool that designs bespoke gardens for pollinating insects. Supported by the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, the LAS Edition will be customised for Continental Europe, and will feature more than 7,000 plants of 80 different varieties, planted over a 722-square-metre plot.

The exhibition is aimed at gamers of all ages, but also at visitors who have little experience with computer games. The fact that computer games have developed into a leading medium is no longer a daring thesis. The social and aesthetic significance of the interactive and multimedia medium can no longer be overlooked. The computer game has freed itself from its origins as a laboratory experiment and toy and has become "the" medium of digital society, somewhere between pop culture, entertainment and art. With the opening of the exhibition »The World of Games« in the fall of 1997, the ZKM was one of the first art institutions worldwide to give video game culture a permanent public platform in an art context. Since then, the ZKM has repeatedly reshaped the presentation of games in a series of different exhibitions.

The Berlin Marathon holds a significant position as the fourth of the six World Marathon Majors. If you are among the runners participating in this prestigious series, Custom Performance has got you covered! Traveling to a different continent and city can be quite daunting, especially when combined with the logistics involved in running a marathon. That's why Custom Performance is bringing together running communities to assist you in easing any concerns before your journey to Berlin. At Custom Performance, participants of the Berlin Marathon can take advantage of our complimentary recovery services, including the use of recovery boots and the opportunity to try our cold tub. These services aim to help you recover and rejuvenate after your intense race. Located at 295 Madison Avenue on the 10th floor in New York City, Custom Performance is dedicated to supporting athletes like you. We understand the stress and challenges that come with participating in a marathon, and we are here to provide the guidance and resources you need to ensure a successful experience. Join us at the Custom Performance - Berlin Marathon event to connect with fellow runners and find answers to any questions you may have. This event is designed to offer a platform for the running community to come together and share knowledge, making your journey to Berlin as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Remember, admission to this event is free, so mark your calendars for September 11th and 12th, 2023. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your Berlin Marathon experience. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join the Midstate Chamber Young Business Leaders on September 14th for the YBL Miniature Golf Tournament. This exciting event promises a fun and competitive night out for all participants. Whether you're looking to network, meet new people, or spend quality time with your family, the YBL Miniature Golf Tournament has got you covered. The event will take place at Putters Paradise Mini Golf in Berlin, CT, offering a fantastic venue for some friendly competition. Early bird pricing is available until August 15th, so secure your tickets today to take advantage of the best rates. Prices range from $30 per player to corporate packages starting at $500. Sponsoring the event is also an option, with various sponsorship levels available to suit your company's needs. From website and social media listings to banner displays and hole sponsorships, your brand will receive significant recognition. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support area scholarships and enjoy a memorable evening on the green.

In her paintings, drawings, sculptures, and installations, the British artist Emma Talbot (* 1969 in Stourbridge, lives in London and Italy) explores existential questions. For the 20-metre-high Kesselhaus at the KINDL, she is developing a site-specific installation consisting of paintings on silk, sculptural ensembles, and hanging objects, in which archaic voices are brought back to life: Furies, sirens, oracles, witches, and spirits warn of the environmental and political disasters of our present. They tell a story of toxicity and healing and point to alternatives that make a positive future conceivable.

Experience a delightful evening at Windmill Creek Winery in Berlin, Maryland. Join us for an exclusive event, Paint Night at Windmill Creek, where you can indulge in the joy of painting your very own sunflower masterpiece. Accomplished artist Jessica L. Schlegel will guide you through the process, ensuring a memorable and creative experience. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of the picturesque Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery, as you unleash your inner artist. While you immerse yourself in the artistic process, tantalize your taste buds with delectable food and beverages available for purchase. Indulge in the culinary delights that complement the exquisite wines produced at Windmill Creek Winery. This enchanting evening promises to be a perfect blend of creativity and gastronomy. Mark your calendar for September 21, 2023, and reserve your spot at this extraordinary event. Tickets are priced at just $30, providing exceptional value for an unforgettable evening of art and wine. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore your artistic potential and savor the delightful offerings of Windmill Creek Winery. Join us for Paint Night at Windmill Creek and embrace the captivating beauty of painting amidst the enchanting surroundings of the vineyard.

Experience the underground music scene like never before at the Berlin Underground event in Van Vleck. This highly anticipated event is set to take place on September 22, 2023, at the prestigious venue located at 330 Pin Oak Circle. Immerse yourself in the pulsating beats and electrifying atmosphere as renowned artists showcase their talent in this vibrant city. Get ready to dance the night away to the latest tunes, surrounded by fellow music enthusiasts who share a passion for the Berlin Underground scene. To secure your spot at this incredible event, tickets are available for just $33. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be a part of an unforgettable night filled with sensational music and unforgettable memories. Book your tickets now and prepare yourself for an experience like no other at Berlin Underground in Van Vleck.

URBAN NATION presents TALKING… & OTHER BANANA SKINS, curated by Michelle Houston. The colorful and vibrant exhibition provokes dialogue through urban and contemporary art. The exhibition will function as a catalyst and serve as a host for discourse about the most pressing issues of our times. It presents a new facade commissioned by the internationally renowned collective BROKEN FINGAZ CREW from Israel (Haifa). The exhibition shows paintings, installations, sculptures and video works across the breadth of urban and contemporary art. Highlighted artists include ROCCO AND HIS BROTHERS (Berlin), ICY AND SOT (Tabriz/NY), VARIOUS AND GOULD (Berlin), JOSÉPHINE SAGNA (Hamburg) and LOW BROS (Hamburg). PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: 1UP, AEC INTERESNI KAZKI, AMARTEY GOLDING, ANA BARRIGA, ANDREAS ENGLUND, ANNA LUKASHEVSY, BILL POSTERS, BJÖRN HEYN, BROKEN FINGAZ CREW, DAVE THE CHIMP, DENIS CHERIM, DISNOVATION, EL MAC, FAISAL HUSSAIN, FAUST, FRANCO FASOLI AKA JAZ, HIJACK, HIN, HOT TEA, HUGO BAUDOUIN, HUH?, ICY AND SOT, IDA LAWRENCE, ISAAC CORDAL, JAN VAN ESCH, JEFF HONG, JIMMY TURRELL, JOSÉPHINE SAGNA, KNOW HOPE, LE FOU, LOOK THE WEIRD, LOW BROS, NOEMI CONAN, OLEK, RICH THORNE, ROCCO AND HIS BROTHERS, SEPE, SIMON MENNER, SPLASH AND BURN, SPY, TEZZ KAMOEN, THE WA, VARIOUS AND GOULD, VERA KOCHUBEY, YOANN BOURGEOIS.

The Fourth Plinth is renowned across the globe for bringing world-class contemporary art to London’s most prominent historical public square and Antelope is the 14th commission since the programme of artworks began in 1998. Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Samson Kambalu’s bronze resin sculpture restages a photograph of Baptist preacher and pan-Africanist John Chilembwe and European missionary John Chorley, taken in 1914 in Nyasayland (now Malawi) at the opening of Chilembwe’s new Baptist church. Chilembwe is wearing a hat, defying the colonial rule that forbade Africans from wearing hats in front of white people, and is almost twice the size of Chorley. By increasing his scale, the artist is elevating Chilembwe and his story, revealing the hidden narratives of underrepresented peoples in the history of the British Empire in Africa, and beyond. John Chilembwe was a Baptist pastor and educator who led an uprising in 1915 against British colonial rule in Nyasaland triggered by the mistreatment of refugees from Mozambique and the conscription to fight German troops during WWI. He was killed and his church destroyed by the colonial police. Though his rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful, Malawi, which gained independence in 1964, celebrates John Chilembwe Day on January 15th and the uprising is viewed as the beginning of the Malawi independence struggle. The artist, Samson Kambalu, was born in 1975 in Malawi, and now lives and works in Oxford where he is Associate Professor of Fine Art and a lifelong fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford University. His sculpture, which was made in Deptford, was selected by the Fourth Plinth Commission Group, chaired by Ekow Eshun, following an exhibition at the National Gallery where nearly 17,500 people commented on the selection. For over two decades, The Fourth Plinth has showcased the work of great artists who have not shied away from tackling the important issues of the day. Yinka Shonibare CBE considered the legacy of British colonialism in Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle. Katharina Fritsch commented on gender equality and the masculine posturing in the square with her work Hahn/Cock. Michael Rakowitz’s recreation of the Lamassu, a winged bull and protective deity that was destroyed in Nineveh (near modern day Mosul) in 2015 shone a light on the devastating impact of war on cultural heritage, and Heather Phillipson’s THE END presented a giant swirl of whipped cream, a cherry, a fly and a drone that transmits a live feed of Trafalgar Square, suggesting both exuberance and unease and responding to Trafalgar Square as a site of celebration and protest. Antelope will be on the Fourth Plinth until September 2024 and is a highlight of the inaugural Sculpture Week London, a new initiative that will celebrate public art throughout London in a collaboration between Frieze, Sculpture in the City and the Mayor of London's Fourth Plinth Programme. The Fourth Plinth is funded by the Mayor of London, Arts Council England and Bloomberg Philanthropies. It features on Bloomberg Connects, the free app that allows users to access over 100 museums, galleries, and cultural spaces around the world anytime, anywhere. Through the Fourth Plinth guide, users can access a range of exclusive content, including a video of Kambalu discussing the Fourth Plinth installation and his practice more broadly, information on past commissions and a welcome from Justine Simons OBE, London's Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries. Samson Kambalu said: “I am thrilled to have been invited to create a work for London’s most iconic public space, and to see John Chilembwe’s story elevated. Antelope on the Fourth Plinth was ever going to be a litmus test for how much I belong to British society as an African and a cosmopolitan. Chilembwe selected himself for the Fourth Plinth, as though he waited for this moment. He died in an uprising but ends up victorious.”

The Hamburger Bahnhof presents a multi-layered panorama of Berlin's art scene and the city itself, spanning from the threshold of the opening of the Berlin Wall through to the present. With the new presentation of the collection in the west wing, the Hamburger Bahnhof invites the public to reflect on the role of art and cultural institutions in fostering inclusion, engagement and social transformation. Some 80 artworks, including paintings, works on paper, sculptures, photographs and videos, explore the sociopolitical and economic factors that have shaped the city and the artistic practices to have emerged from within it. Sibylle Bergemann, Rainer Fetting, Isa Genzken, Mona Hatoum, Emeka Ogboh, Anri Sala, Selma Selman, Isaac Chong Wai and Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt are among the 60 artists included in the display. For the first time, the Nationalgalerie’s contemporary art holdings will enter into a long-term exchange with the art collection of the German Federal Government and the collection of the ifa – Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations. The exhibition will be further enriched by a selection of significant new acqui-sitions. Familiar major works will be shown alongside others that have rarely, if ever, been shown before.

More than 15 installations, sculptures and interventions have been set up in and around the Hamburger Bahnhof since it opened as a museum of contemporary art in 1996. These include Dan Flavin's striking blue and green light installation on the façade of the main building as well as works by Tom Fecht, Urs Fischer, John Knight and Gregor Schneider. Some of the works are more visible than others. The Endless Exhibition enables visitors to explore the artworks and to reflect on their relevance for the collection today – through public tours, a dedicated publication and website. Each year the Endless Exhibition will be expanded by a newly commissioned work of art that is to be permanently acquired for the collection of the Nationalgalerie. Berlin-based artist Judith Hopf, whose installation and sculptural work deals with social definitions and power relations, will kick off this important expansion of the collection.

Don't miss the extraordinary opportunity to meet a real mermaid and a unicorn at the September - Tuesday Tea event in Berlin. This enchanting gathering will allow you to interact with these captivating and magical creatures. Prepare to be captivated by Pegasus, our majestic Unicorn, and Afina, the friendly Mermaid from the Funny Farm. Children will have the chance to try on mermaid tails, as well as groom and paint the unicorn. It's an event that promises endless delight and wonderful memories. To make the occasion even more special, we encourage all attendees to dress to impress, showcasing their inner princesses and princes. Taking place on September 12, 2023, at the beautiful venue located at 11539 Sinepuxent Road, Berlin, MD 21811, this event is a must-attend for anyone seeking an enchanting experience. Light refreshments will be served, ensuring a delightful afternoon for all. Don't miss this unique and unforgettable event! Secure your tickets now, priced at an affordable $10 to $50.

The exhibition, Unbound: Performance as Rupture,addresses how over generations artists have used their bodies and the performative action recorded by the camera to intervene in and refuse dominant ideological orders and the colonial gaze perpetuated by the camera. Setting collection works in dialogue with loans, Unbound brings together seminal videos, films, and photographs from the 1970s to today that through performance afford various forms of rupture, fracture, and pause, which resonate on aesthetic as well as social and political levels. In addition to performance documentation and performance-for-the-camera, the exhibited artworks offer investigations into contemporary image and performance economies that examine how bodies move across or evade physical and digital spaces. With works by Panteha Abareshi, Eleanor Antin, Salim Bayri, Nao Bustamante, Matt Calderwood, Peter Campus, Patty Chang, Julien Creuzet, Vaginal Davis, Ufuoma Essi, VALIE EXPORT, Shuruq Harb, Sanja Iveković, Stanya Kahn, Tarek Lakhrissi, Klara Lidén, Senga Nengudi, Lydia Ourahmane, Christelle Oyiri, P. Staff, Sondra Perry, Howardena Pindell, Pope.L, mandla & Graham Clayton-Chance, Katharina Sieverding, Akeem Smith, Gwenn Thomas.

Heart of Gold Kids- Berlin is proud to announce the upcoming event featuring the highly skilled silhouette artist, Erik Johnson. As a third-generation artist, Erik has mastered the craft of creating exquisite silhouettes, having learned from his father. With a keen eye for detail, Erik can hand-cut a silhouette within minutes just by looking at the subject's profile. This exclusive opportunity allows you to capture a timeless keepsake of yourself, your child, or your significant other. Silhouettes make for remarkable gifts, and Heart of Gold Kids- Berlin understands their sentimental value. That's why we are offering this unique experience at a reasonable price. Each silhouette is priced at $30, and if you'd like a duplicate of the same person, it's just an additional $15. We also provide framing options to add that perfect finishing touch to your silhouette. Heart of Gold Kids- Berlin is located at 27 N Main St, Berlin, MD 21811. Mark your calendars for September 17, 2023, and join us for an unforgettable event. Experience the magic of Erik Johnson's breathtaking silhouettes and take home a treasured keepsake that will last a lifetime. Get ready to be captivated by the artistry and craftsmanship of this talented artist. Tickets are free, so make sure to secure your spot today!