Chausseestraße 128/129
Berlin 10115
Germany
Hours: Tuesday–Wednesday and Friday–Sunday 12–6pm,
Thursday 12–8pm
Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) is a site of contemporary art and discourse production. It was founded in 1969 with the goal of presenting contemporary fine art to a broader public and of inviting that public to actively participate in cultural processes. n.b.k. aims to promote recent developments in contemporary arts and underline their social importance. With its support for the production of ambitious new artwork, carefully curated exhibitions, an extensive discourse program, and publications ranging from artist monographs to texts of art history and art theory, n.b.k. contributes in many ways to contemporary art discourse, understanding itself as a platform for the art scene in Berlin. With its exhibitions and events as well as its residency program, n.b.k. offers its collaborators the opportunity to research and develop projects in Berlin.
In 1970, n.b.k. founded the Artothek, wherefrom art enthusiasts can borrow works of international art from the 20th and 21st century free of charge. The collection comprises over 4,000 works and adds new acquisitions on a yearly basis. With the Video-Forum, n.b.k. hosts a collection of over 1,700 international works of video art. Since its founding in 1971, it has been expanded constantly through co-productions and new purchases.
Recent solo exhibitions, among others: Rosa Barba, Dara Birnbaum, Geta Brătescu, Candice Breitz, Kiri Dalena, Jimmie Durham, VALIE EXPORT, Harun Farocki, Hans Haacke, Mona Hatoum, Sharon Hayes, Alfredo Jaar, Joan Jonas, Bouchra Khalili, Suzanne Lacy, Michel Majerus, Yoko Ono, Trevor Paglen, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Laura Poitras, Pamela Rosenkranz, Santiago Sierra, Hito Steyerl, Sung Tieu, Thu Van Tran.
