Diaries

The Bpigs Diaries offer a peek under the art market hood; what are the power dynamics, access and gatekeeping, and the current tension holders. Let's discuss!

2017

Tips 30.08 - 12.09

We're slowly drifting away from holiday feels and into a hectic month priding on the most exciting art week of the year. Before the Berlin Art Week officially kicks off, many of the galleries will have an early opening to avoid the fuss. Our tip...read more

Have you met... Galerie im Turm

A fresh curatorial approach and new artistic positions might give you an impression of Galerie im Turm as a fairly recent member of Berlin's art scene. The gallery is, in fact, more than 50 years old, and has existed with the current program...read more

Pre-interview: Do Something Good

In anticipation of their upcoming exhibition "blow_hot_and_cold" at Import Projects, we spoke with the New York based collective Do Something Good to find out more about the show and the group's diverse practices. The exhibiton is part of "FACT ≠...read more
Knowledge Of - Lucas Gutierrez and Protey Temen

Pre-Interview: Lucas Gutierrez & Protey Temen

We met with Lucas Gutierrez and Protey Temen in advance of their exhibition opening, 'Knowledge Of', at Aperto Raum, to find out about how they first connected and the processes behind the broader network of connections that led to their...read more

PARK at Galerie im Turm

Focusing on spaces for leisure and entertainment through a self-reflective lens, Galerie im Turm's current exhibition, PARK – curated by Celina Basra – considers the communicative strategies of public space, the relationship isolated places of...read more

Tips 18.08 - 28.08

Take our word and take it easy, for September will bring an overwhelming abundance of exciting things revolving around the Berlin Art Week. For the last summer days we've prepared a light list of events, with yet another lovely festival to wrap it...read more
Emma Adler, “EEEEF#GE”

Rundgang 50Hertz

At a time in which there is a constant influx of new artists, the yearly Rundgang is a perfect way to showcase fresh talents from the grid. Though most of the time newly produced art is over- or, better yet, underwhelming, the Rundgang 50Hertz...read more

Tips 01.08 - 16.08

Rain or shine, the events in August won't let you rest. While most of the art spaces are taking a summer break, festivals are lining up one after another. See what's on & follow us for free passes and more free tips. RUNDGANG 50HERTZ . From 19...read more

Have you met... Decad

Decad is a not-for-profit art space located in Kreuzberg, developed over the past 5 years by the artist Rachel Alliston . The project in its current form puts an emphasis on discursive roles in the productions of visual culture and social space,...read more

Miss Read 2017 Highlights

Starting on Friday evening, Miss Read Art Book Fair opened its doors at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt. The event invited artists, art periodicals, and art publishers to come showcase and sell their work. The venue allowed for a nice laid back and...read more
Artist talk at Edmond Gallery "Ursula Panhans-Bühler, Ludwig Seyfarth, 9mouth", 4th of July

Have you met... Edmond Gallery

We met with Yanwu Yuan of Edmond Gallery, who founded and runs the gallery along with her husband, Eric Vinassac. Yanwu showed us around the space in Charlottenburg, which opened last autumn, and spoke to us about their inspirations, ambitions and...read more

Tips 11.07 - 24.07

Truth be told, we might not have the picture-perfect summer these days, but this city has its ways of making it hot even when it's not. An art book fair and a music festival will light up the weekends, while the days in-between are swarming with...read more

Studio Visit with Claudia Chaseling

We met with artist Claudia Chaseling at her Berlin studio, a space that she’s been working out of for the last ten years – between frequent travels to Australia, where she is currently completing a studio-based PhD. In her studio, tall, vertical...read more

Antagonistic Sharing: On the Performances of Aleks Słota

"Nice is boring," asserts Aleks Słota, emphasizing again that he's not here to make people feel good. The Berlin-based artist doesn't mince words though he certainly tests their boundaries. During his performances, words can lose their meaning and...read more

Tips 15.06 - 25.06

The 48 Hours Neukölln festival will soon activate many venues and streets of the artists' favorite district of Berlin. Two of the first summer days will celebrate Neukölln's art finest and give you a fresh update on the ever-changing local scene...read more

/ interf ∆ ce(s) / Tales of Babel at Haus am Lützowplatz

The most recent production in the Studiogalerie of Haus am Lützowplatz, / interface(s) / Tales of Babel highlighted the idiosyncrasies of distinct visual languages and the moments in which they transgress their own boundaries, slipping into the...read more

Tips 23.05 - 05.06

Alright, party's over – time to fly back from the heights of the sparkly (albeit underwhelming ) artworld Olympics, and give some love to your local project space. Spree might not have the charm of the Venetian canals, but a true romantic will...read more

A Look Back at the 57th Venice Biennale

Venice never loses its magic. A subtle festive feeling is always in the air wherever you go. And well, it’s this time of the year again: you can dive into the festival of art, surrounded by amazing architecture in a labyrinth of narrow streets...read more

!Mediengruppe Bitnik: "Is anybody home lol"

The illuminated writing in warped, post-internet-aesthetics CAPTCHA font stretches over the wall of EIGEN + ART Lab 's exhibiton space. "Is anybody home lol" is both the title of this large site-specific neon piece and of the latest exhibition by...read more

Tips 09.05 - 21.05

For those who attended the Gallery Weekend expecting to fulfill their art quota for the year, we bring a reassuring list of shows and one-off events you would be foolish to miss. Tag along and stay in the know with our own best-of. WEDNESDAY 10.05...read more
Photo by Gianmarco Bresaola Courtesy by the artist and Nome Gallery

Have you met... James Bridle

James Bridle's work engages with technological developments, software programming and network infrastructure, culminating in visual mappings of these systems and their impacts and interactions within the social and cultural spheres. We spoke with...read more
Social Geometrism Image Credits: Kunst Am Spreeknie Festival

What Did I (Not) Miss Gallery Weekend 2017

This year's events taking place during the Gallery Weekend are even more spread out and diverse than before. As the city is growing, so are the locations of the exhibitions. From Schöneweide to Charlottenburg and Neukölln, we made a 'klein aber...read more
Photo by Julianne Cordray

Gallery Weekend Berlin 2017 Preview

As Gallery Weekend gets underway, we've set out to visit the preview. The official start kicks off tonight at 18h, with more than 50 openings taking place across the city. Here's a look at some of our favorites so far: Entering the space at...read more
Image credits: Julianne Cordray

Pre-Interview: Abetz & Drescher

The artist couple Maike Abetz & Oliver Drescher have been working together for more than 20 years now. Their upcoming show “Dawn of Tomorrow” at Magic Beans Gallery is an oeuvre of their intimate collaboration and relationship. We spoke with...read more

Tips Special: Gallery Weekend Berlin 2017

Gallery Weekend once again presents us Berlin art scene’s crème de la crème with official shows at 54 galleries + countless additional off-program events. The 13th edition takes over the prolonged weekend to showcase new art shows, spaces &...read more

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