Contemporary Art Exhibitions and Galleries in Berlin
This summer, after a season of empty galleries and museums, numerous galleries and exhibitions were able to reopen and present the work of many talented artists. From Studio Berghain Berlin, an art exhibition located in Berlin’s notorious nightclub Berghain, to Diversity United at the old Tempelhofer airport, Berlin offers countless unique experiences that are definitely worth checking out!
Listed below are a few galleries and ongoing exhibitions to explore.
Exhibtions
Diversity United (9 June-19. September 2021) – Tempelhof Airport halls 2 and 3
This exhibition, located at Tempelhofer Airport showcases 90 artists from 34 different countries, exploring Europe’s diverse art scene
Studio Berghain Berlin (18. June- 29. August 2021) - Berghain club Am Wriezener Bahnhof, 10243 Berlin
Located in Berlin’s iconic nightclub Berghain, this exhibition explores the work of various Berlin artists, focusing on photography, sculptures, painting, video, and sound installations. On top of the art, visitors are able to experience the exclusive nightclub, with rules like “no photos in the club” still set in place
Berlin Global (From July 2021) Humboldt Forum 
This exhibition is located in a 4,000 m space with several rooms exploring Berlin’s diversity through various forms of art. The focus of the exhibition is placed on our socially networked environment. Go check out their website, where you are able to take a 360° online tour of the exhibition
Dark Matter (From 4. June- 5. September 2021) Köpenicker Chaussee 46, 10317 Berlin
This “multidimensional parallel world of light, space, and sound”, in pitch black rooms situated in a factory setting, presents various shapes and colors through digital constellations and interactive 3D structures
Art Galleries to check out (exhibitions vary):
C/O Berlin – specializes on photography and digital media
Hardenbergstraße 22-24, 10623 Berlin
KW Institute for Contemporary Art – focused on contemporary art
Auguststraße 69, 10117 Berlin
Schinkel Pavillon- contemporary sculpture, installations and media art
Oberwallstraße 32, 10117 Berlin
Sprüth Magers – contemporary art gallery with other locations in London and Los Angeles
Oranienburger Str. 18, 10178 Berlin
Galerie Thomas Schulte- international conceptual art
Charlottenstraße 24, 10117 Berlin
Haus der Kulturen der Welt – international contemporary art and debate (exhibitions, performances, concerts etc.)
John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin
Neue Nationalgalerie – museum for modern art in Berlin (newly reopened)
Potsdamer Straße 50, 10785 Berlin
Written by Cilia Trendelenburg