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Just before the opening of her first solo show in Berlin – "Couples“ at Kanya Berlin – Lisa Tiemann welcomed us in her studio in Kreuzberg to give us a preview of the works almost ready to be displayed at the project space. In her sculptural work...read more
There is no time to get lazy this month; exhibition openings, lectures, screenings, artist talks, pop-up art stores, and so many other occcasions to experience new things and meet new summer friends. Here is our must-shortlist for the following...read more
Attending massive festivals at obscure locations seems less attractive when there are so many options just a few UBahn stops away from home. Our favorite venues in town have some great events coming up - scroll down for more info, and keep an eye...read more
A couple of years ago I attended a 3D printing workshop at my university. It was organized by a bunch of nerds who held a revolutionary speech about the opportunities of 3D printing; how it would change our consumer behavior, how it would...read more
Fashion killaz are taking the city by storm this week, and adding a fun after-hour bonus to the early-closing art events. Whatever side you normally go for, our tip is to combine the two worlds to make the best of the week. WEDNESDAY 29.06 19.00...read more
Things are properly heated up on the first week of Summer. Gigs and parties are coming in waves, and the best way to go is with the flow. Here's our best-of, and of course we won't let it pass without goodies -- keep checking our website & fb...read more
The 48 Hours Neukölln art festival will soon activate many creative spaces in one of the most artist-populated and culturally diverse neighborhoods in Berlin. Get updated with the ever-changing local scene, but make sure not to get lost in the...read more
Beginning of summer translates into a fierce party season. Concerts are plenty and exciting; scroll through our two-week almost-summer best-of list, and stay tuned for the free tickets – here & here . THURSDAY 09.06 20.00 Marissa Nadler +...read more
Event lists are growing longer, and we wouldn't be talking about Berlin if it was only open-air parties coming up. One very special event, which will take over various venues across the city is the 9th edition of the Berlin Biennale. While the...read more
Bpigs team has decided unanimously: the most wanted artist to be featured on the B-Side of our May/June issue is Lorenzo Sandoval, a prolific figure in the Berlin art scene who recently presented a site-specific body of work at L'atelier-ksr. His...read more
From a burlesque techno soiree, to a washing machine gig, to an indie block party; all weird areas are covered in our newest biweekly tips. Stay tuned for the goodies -- ticket giveaway coming up! THURSDAY 26.05 22.00 The House of Red Doors #3 @...read more
The multimedia artist shares his thoughts on slapstick, taking art down a rung, and the power of collective work. This article has been produced by Freunde von Freunden. Follow the link for the full story. Christian Jankowski leaves no medium...read more
In the next two weeks, besides exhibition openings & closings, we will have another festival to liven up the city. This time the program is focused on the rich variety of performing arts in Berlin. And after the Performing Arts Festival ends,...read more
Olafur Eliasson supports them, and so should you! Cucula, a refugees company for craft and design is, as they themselves describe it, an association, a workshop, and an educational program, but even more so it is a unique social and design project...read more
Something big and warm has been shining in the sky for quite a while now. Since it seems it is going to leave us soon, let’s celebrate it with another colour! May 13: YELLOW Wall Chandelier - Diango Hernández @Galerie Barbara Thumm I admit it, I...read more
Sofar Sounds calls itself a “global community” of artists and music lovers. With an impressive network of 242 cities, Sofar organizes secret, live music shows in interesting, klein aber fein locations featuring up-and-coming, eclectic talent. Most...read more
Next Friday is 13th, and Sunday won't be sunny at all. Our tip? Stay up all night and get lucky! And of course, stay tuned and we might turn that bad luck into good for you - as always, we are giving away free tickets to our keenest facebook...read more
It is finally springtime!! Look outside your window or lift your head from your smartphone, it is sunny in Berlin and the nature is alive again! May 6: GREEN Floating Green - Roman Verostko @DAM Gallery Looks like we have finally left winter...read more
Bpigs had the chance to meet up with Manuel Raeder from Bom Dia Boa Tarde Boa Noite while visiting Libros Mutantes in Madrid. The all-round designer behind the German publishing house with the musical Portuguese name is certainly known to...read more
Just as we wave goodbye to Gallery Weekend & Mayday madness, positively exhausted and perfectly content, new invitations are filling up our virtual inboxes. Pictoplasma festival is coming up, and yet another holiday which will roll into a four...read more
Berlin's gallery olympics have just began. Anxious from all the choices I had to make (50 galleries in 5 hours...can't do...or?), I headed out with a list of 15 places I would visit under any and all circumstances, despite the hysterical weather...read more
It’s the second week and so it’s time for the second color. As I spent last week in Italy expect to see less Berlin, but more sun! Invisible Border - Mad Architect @Milan Design Week April 29: ORANGE Long-stay prisoncell at prison/TBS facility...read more
It is ironic that the one time in Berghain I am allowed and encouraged to take photos, the things that I am seeing, hearing, and feeling seem especially impossible to capture. This is a testament to the success of Raster-Noton’s new audio-visual...read more
Maike Cruse doesn’t have time for morning rituals, leisurely breakfasts or long showers. Once she has taken care of her two children, the director of Gallery Weekend Berlin and abc (art berlin contemporary) art fair jumps straight onto her bicycle...read more
The Deutsche Bank KunstHalle's "Artist of the Year" 2016 award went to Basim Magdy, Egyptian artist who works in a wide variety of media, using the future to take a critical look at the present. The highlight of the award – a solo exhibition at...read more
