Jan 06-12: Performances, Exhibitions, and more!
Things to do in Berlin - Week of January 06!
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Here's a sneak peek of what’s in store for you this week:
📷 Fotogaga: Max Ernst and Photography
💃 Days of Dance Berlin
📱 UnNatural Encounters
🌊 OderHive - The Big Gathering
🎞️ Indian Film Festival Germany
1. Fotogaga: Max Ernst and Photography
This exhibition explores the relationship between Max Ernst’s work and photography, a connection not previously examined. Ernst, a leading figure in Dadaism and Surrealism, was known for blending dreamlike and everyday elements while defying artistic conventions through innovative techniques. The exhibition presents key works by Max Ernst from the Würth Collection, alongside pieces from other collections, providing context and connections. More info.
💵 €12
📅 Until 27 April 2025
2. Days of Dance Berlin
Days of Dance (Tanztage) is a contemporary dance festival showcasing emerging choreographers and dancers in Berlin. It explores diverse artistic approaches, blending dance with visual arts, music, sound, and language, while drawing from pop culture and political themes. More info.
💵 €15 (tickets)
📅 09 Jan (Thu) - 25 Jan (Sat)
3. UnNatural Encounters
The group exhibition UnNatural Encounters examines what artistic perspectives can reveal beyond data and facts, exploring how art can foster new forms of communication, empathy, and responsibility for the environment. The exhibition features ten works created through the European Media Art Platform (EMAP) residency program, along with an additional work presented by transmediale.. The works address key issues such as environmental sustainability, socio-ecological justice, and technological change. The program.
💵 Free
📅 09 Jan (Thu) - 19 Jan (Sun)
4. OderHive - The Big Gathering
FrauVonDa// presents a multi-sensory event focused on the Oder River habitat, where participants will explore the river and its surroundings through a mix of sound, visuals, and tactile experiences. The event moves between moments of calm and tension, offering a space for reflection and exploration at the edges of human perception. More info.
💵 €9-€26 (tickets)
📅 11 Jan (Sat) - 12 Jan (Sun) / 17:00-21:30
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5. Indian Film Festival Germany
The Embassy of India will host the first Indian Film Festival Germany (IFF Germany), highlighting the diversity of contemporary Indian cinema. Over 40 films will be shown, including premieres, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and an Opening Gala in Berlin. IFF Germany aims to be one of the largest non-commercial Indian film festivals held outside India. More info.
💵 €3.5
📅 10 Jan (Fri) - 12 Jan (Sun)
Restaurant Suggestion:
☕ Sirene - Breakfast & Coffee (⭐4/5)
A good spot for brunch with friendly staff. The Turkish eggs were enjoyable, and the cottage cheese pancake with homemade caramel and walnuts was quite good. Definitely worth a visit!
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