DESTINO:BERLÍN/ZIELORT:BERLIN
25 May–17 June 2011
Opening:
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Open daily 12–7 pm
Venue:
Studio 1, Bethanien, Mariannenplatz 2, 10997 Berlin
www.destinoberlin.de
info@destinoberlin.de
From May 24th until Mid-June, the Spanish Embassy in Berlin will be presenting a selection of works by Spanish artists living in Berlin. The exhibition “DESTINO: BERLÍN/ZIELORT:BERLIN” offers a glimpse into the contemporary artistic practice of Spaniards who have centred their life around Berlin at the beginning of the 21st century. A total of 21 artists were selected for this show, the first of its kind ever organized by the Embassy.
The exhibition will be on display in Studio 1 of Bethanien, one of the most symbolic spots of the Berlin cultural scene. On an area spanning 500 sq. m, the former Bethanien Hospital chapel will be transformed for four weeks into the unofficial address of Spanish culture in Berlin. From 25 May to 17 June 2011, the Berlin public will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the diversity of Spanish artistic creativity in Berlin first-hand on the basis of selected works.
Ever since the start of the 21st century, there seems to have been only one destination for the latest generation of artists: Berlin. The German capital has become an important reference for artists from all over the world. Year after year, artists from around the world flow into the city. Interestingly enough, many of the artists who have chosen Berlin as their second home come from Spain. One reason for this phenomenon is the serious economic crisis in their own country, but the trend is also part of the spirit of the times that has become everyday reality in a Europe characterised by the euro and cheap airlines.
In response to the phenomenon of “cultural emigration” on the part of Spanish artists to the German capital, the Spanish Embassy in Berlin is presenting the exhibition “DESTINO: BERLÍN/ZIELORT:BERLIN”, a carefully selected exhibition of Spanish artists. The majority of these artists is just starting their careers and has distinguished themselves by the great quality of their works and already has promising international careers. Curator Creixell Espilla-Gilart has also selected several works by artists who are already established on the international market and have chosen Berlin as the source of their search for inspiration and new energy.
In the supporting programme to the exhibition, guests can partake in a gastronomic tour, which offers the chance to taste avant-garde culinary delicacies in a selection of Berlin’s new Spanish restaurants. Over the past ten years, Spanish cuisine has become an indispensable part of Berlin’s gastronomic landscape. More information about the restaurants and the exhibition can be found on the website www.destinoberlin.de
List of participating artists:
Pablo Alonso
Javier Chozas
Paul Ekaitz
Andrés Galeano
Amparo Garrido
Pablo Genovés
Glamour To Kill
Cristina Gómez Barrio/DISCOTECA FLAMING STAR
Yago Hortal
Martín Llavaneras
Jasmina Llobet & Luis Fernández Pons
Guillermo Martín Bermejo
Paloma Merchan
Luis Miguélez
PSJM
Silvia Salvador & Nando Cornejo (Potipoti)
Tere Recarens
Sergio Roger
Gino Rubert
Antonio Santín
Ignacio Uriarte
Organizer: Cultural Office of the Spanish Embassy in Berlin
Curator: Creixell Espilla-Gilart
Further information:
Verónica Sánchez
PR – Events
Spanish Embassy – Cultural Office
veronica.sanchez [at] spanischebotschaft.de
For images please check: www.destinoberlin.de
