Public Space For Sale: Willem de Haan
Wed, 5 Jun 2024 18:00at the Gimp
Public Space For Sale: Willem de Haan
Exhibition, Screening
The solo exhibition 'Public Space For Sale' examines the increasing pressure on public space in an urban context. While Europe's largest cities continue to grow and densify, locals continue to look for solutions to create a livable public space. For this exhibition, the streets of Berlin form the battleground where different public interests compete against each other. A parking lot, public toilet, cemetery, market stall and picnic blanket are used as a backdrop for an absurdist exhibition narrative. These places illustrate a current story about privatization and commercialization of public space.