Curators: Marius Babias, Arkadij Koscheew
Location: Uferhallen, Uferstrasse 8-11 & Uferstudios, Badstrasse 41a / Uferstrasse 23, 13357 Berlin
At the Uferhallen and Uferstudios, Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) presents the project INDUSTRY. It focuses on the complex of the former main workshops of the Berlin Transport Authority, bridging the history of the Gesundbrunnen district in the 20th century, characterized partly by industrialization, with the current discourse on deindustrialization and the culture industry. An expansive kinetic artwork by artist Oscar Peters references the former “Badstrasse Boulevard” and a roller coaster erected in 1924 at Badstrasse 8. It will also serve as a platform for diverse artistic interventions by both locally based and internationally connected artists. INDUSTRY humorously explores possible futures for cultural and art venues, encouraging a deeper look into the historical roots of the neighborhood.
A project by n.b.k. in cooperation with Uferstudios and Uferhallen e.V.
Supported by Hauptstadtkulturfonds
About the project partners:
n.b.k. has actively supported the Uferhallen for over 13 years and, together with Uferhallen e.V., has worked to preserve the complex as one of Berlin’s key sites for artistic production. The Uferstudios for contemporary dance, a landmarked site, currently host six partners from Berlin’s independent dance scene, showcasing a wide range of artistic processes and contemporary dance aesthetics to the public.
