Current exhibitions in Berlin

Klimt, Frida Kahlo, Banksy or the Dino exhibition: Berlin has seen pretty much everything. Colorful splashes of paint scattered across the room, black and white photos in large format or oil paintings from the 16th century - there's nothing you won't find here. Especially in Mitte, Kreuzberg and Charlottenburg, there are numerous galleries such as the König Galerie, Neue Nationalgalerie or Berlinische Galerie. But the Berlin art scene has also put down deep roots in all of Berlin's other neighborhoods.

Berlin attracts international artists because studios and the cost of living have long been affordable compared to other major cities. Back then, lol. That's how many artists' collectives and residency programs such as Künstlerhaus Bethanien came about <3

Which exhibitions are currently in Berlin 2025?

Regardless of whether you are enthusiastic about the red dot on the white A4 sheet, the detailed acrylic painting or the analog photos from the 90s, we all have one thing in common: we are spoiled for choice! We show you current exhibition openings that we find exciting - so that you have a top view of the jungle of Berlin art venues.

Museum

DARK MATTER Berlin

Dark Matter is known for its spectacular light and sound installations. The new exhibition SKALAR starts on March 28 - the dates will be displayed at the location.

SKALAR is an audiovisual artwork by Christopher Bauder in collaboration with Kangding Ray. It combines floating mirrors, synchronized light and a multidimensional sound system to create an immersive light and sound installation.

The work explores the influence of light and sound on human perception and is based on Robert Plutchik's theory of the eight primary emotions. Light is shaped as a tangible material into architectural sculptures that interact with Kangding Ray's richly textured music.

With 65 motorized mirrors, 90 spotlights and a multi-channel sound system, SKALAR creates a 45 x 20 x 10 metre dynamic light structure that opens up a new dimension in contemporary art. The exhibition can be seen until mid-September.

Kraftwerk Berlin

LAS Art Foundation presents Laure Prouvost: WE FELT A STAR DYING

In the current exhibition at Kraftwerk, you can look forward to a multi-sensory installation by Laure Prouvost that deals with quantum computing. To mark the 100th anniversary of quantum physics, she combines video, sound, scent, sculpture and scenography to create an expansive experience.

Through exclusive access to a quantum computer and exchanges with scientists such as Tobias Rees and Hartmut Neven, Prouvost develops playful, experimental techniques that challenge perception. The installation will be shown at Kraftwerk Berlin and opens up new perspectives on the technology of our time.

The project is part of the LAS Art Foundation's quantum program, which includes further installations, a symposium and a publication until 2026. The exhibition runs until May.

Public Space

Kunstbrücke am Wildenbruch

Sorry, but I'm Not Sorry - Queer Imagination: Photo series by Béla Váradi

Béla Váradi's exhibition questions the one-sided representation of identity through photography and challenges social stereotypes. The lively photo series shows the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people within the Sinti:zze, Rom:nja and Traveller:innen communities and emphasizes the dynamics and complexity of identity.

Photography is not used here as a static medium, but as an expression of different realities. The exhibition is a tribute to resilience and collective memory.

Organized by the Kai Dikhas Foundation, which is dedicated to the art and culture of the Sinti:zze and Rom:nja, it takes place as part of the EMOP Festival. Only until the end of March!

Museum

Akademie der Künste | Hanseatenweg

A village 1950-2022: Ute Mahler, Werner Mahler and Ludwig Schirmer

The photography exhibition shows how life in Berka has changed over the decades - through the lens of three talented photographers.

With over 120 pictures, Ute Mahler, Werner Mahler and Ludwig Schirmer take a unique look at home, time and memories. The exhibition takes us through the history of a village and poses questions that go far beyond the town itself. Don't miss it, you can still see the pictures until May!

Museum

Gropius Bau

Vaginal Davis: A fabulous product

The first major solo exhibition by Vaginal Davis in Germany awaits you at the Gropius Bau - and it's anything but ordinary!

Her works are an explosive mix of punk, queer activism and black counterculture that draws you further into her colorful, rebellious world with every step. From paintings to installations and performances - there is a lot to discover and experience here. Also check out the art collective CHEAP with their installation "Choose Mutation" and immerse yourself in the visions of a true icon. The exhibition runs until mid-September.

Also from April 11 at the Gropius Bau:

YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND

This comprehensive solo exhibition presents over 200 works by the artist spanning seven decades. The exhibition includes her famous "Instruction Pieces", interactive installations, films, music and photographs that show her innovative approach to language, art and participation. In the atrium in particular, the installation "Wish Tree for Berlin" invites visitors to leave peace wishes and reflect on peace. The exhibition is organized by the Gropius Bau in collaboration with the Tate Modern and the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.

The exhibition runs until the end of August.

Museum

Hamburger Bahnhof - Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

Ayoung Kim: Many Worlds Over

Ayoung Kim's first solo exhibition in a German museum shows her last years of artistic practice and deals with the themes of time, reality, belonging and queerness. With the help of artificial intelligence, video, game simulations and sculptures, she creates fictional universes in which time and space have their own laws. In her exhibition at Hamburger Bahnhof, the artist accompanies a delivery driver and her double in a futuristic Seoul, where cyclical and non-linear time and possible worlds collide. The audience is actively involved in the narratives and influences the virtual landscape, which is extended into the physical space of the museum. The exhibition runs until mid-July.

Gallery

C/O Berlin

You can currently see several exciting exhibitions at the C/O Gallery!
A World In Common. Contemporary African Photography

The exhibition presents works by over 20 artists and invites visitors to rethink their perception of Africa. Inspired by Achille Mbembe's philosophy of looking at the world from an African perspective, the exhibition features diverse photographs and films depicting alternative historical narratives and the continent's rich cultural diversity. The works are divided into three thematic areas: Identity and Tradition, Counter-Narratives and Blueprints for the Future. The exhibition is open until May 7, 2025.

Sam Youkilis. Under the Sun

You've probably already seen this exhibition on Instagram 👀 Sam Youkilis, born in New York in 1993, presents his visual archives in his first institutional solo exhibition. Known for his iPhone video sequences that he shares on Instagram, he captures everyday moments with attention to detail, light and rich colors. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the aesthetics of everyday life and the authenticity of digital media and runs until May 7.

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Venue

silent green

Anticipation is the greatest joy: The solo exhibition with the works of Véréna Paravel and Lucien Casting-Taylor opens on July 17 👀 To be continued...