3 must-see exhibitions during Berlin Art Week
Every September, the creative pulse of Berlin quickens, drawing art lovers, collectors, and curious minds from all over the world. Berlin Art Week (BAW) has become an essential fixture in the international art calendar, offering an extraordinary platform for contemporary art that reflects the city's reputation for experimentation, diversity, and cultural discourse. The 2024 edition promises to continue this legacy, showcasing a dynamic array of exhibitions, performances, and events across the city.
If you're planning to attend, here are three standout recommendations from the 2024 program that you won’t want to miss:
1
Alexandra Pirici — Attune at Hambuger Bahnhof
Alexandra Pirici presents a major new site-specific installation with live action and music in the Historic Hall of Hamburger Bahnhof. The exhibition launches a new series of annual commissions in the museum’s Historic Hall to be opened in conjunction with Berlin Art Week.
Hamburger Bahnhof -
Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart
Invalidenstraße 50, 10557 Berlin
2
HARRY NURIEV — “The Foam Room” at DITTRICH & SCHLECHTRIEM
HARRY NURIEV (b. 1984) is a New York and Paris-based artist, founder and creative director of Crosby Studios (est. in 2014). Nuriev's creative practice spans a broad range, including immersive environments, art installations, public spaces and objects.
The Foam Room features a mirrored installation that generates and releases large amounts of white foam, gradually filling the underground gallery. The reflective surfaces, combined with the volumes of foam, create an atmosphere that provokes visitors to engage, reflect, and immerse. Conceptually, the foam party represents a fascinating phenomenon where millions of air bubbles are suspended within a thin film of water held together by soap molecules. This ephemeral wonder can rapidly expand and vanish, mirroring the fast-paced nature of industry and our fleeting attention to spatial and economic concerns. In today’s consultative era, art is often reduced to a mere party trick, with the artist serving as a commercial tool or marketing gimmick—much like the fleeting nature of soap foam, which can burst and disappear in an instant.
Nuriev’s debut solo exhibition, “The Foam Room,” opens on Friday, Sept 13, 2024, from 6–10 PM.
DITTRICH & SCHLECHTRIEM Gallery
Linienstraße 23, 10178 Berlin
3
HALLEN 05 — at Wilhelm Hallen
Hallen 05 invites you to the largest exhibition to date since the start of the Hallen series in 2020.
For nine days, galleries and art collections as well as the Berlinische Galerie and the Kestner Gesellschaft will present the extraordinary works of renowned national and international artists in the WILHELM HALLS on an area of 9,000 m². The exhibition will be accompanied by an extensive supporting program for young and old and a variety of gastronomic highlights.
Hallen 05 is an official partner of Berlin Art Week 2024.
Wilhelm Hallen
Kopenhagener Str. 60-72, 13407 Berlin
Final Thoughts
Berlin Art Week 2024 is a celebration of art in all its forms, bringing together the city’s galleries, museums, and cultural spaces to present an eclectic program that speaks to our times. Whether you're interested in thought-provoking exhibitions, cutting-edge performances, or the latest emerging talents, there’s something for everyone. These three recommendations are just the tip of the iceberg, so take the opportunity to explore Berlin’s thriving art scene and immerse yourself in the creativity that defines this iconic event.
Berlin Art Week 2024 runs from September 11 to September 15, and the city is ready to inspire and challenge your perception of contemporary art. Make sure to mark your calendar and dive into this cultural feast!
