Farewell to 'Fussball': Berlin Exhibition Closes with Author Moritz Rinke
The exhibition 'Fussball' at SLEEK Art Space in Berlin concluded with a finissage on an evening that contrasted with its lively opening during the World Cup. Curated by Nisha Merit, the show featured works by Annique Delphine, Carlo Bellmann, Julius Bauer, and Tom Stechert, exploring football through themes of memory, performance, consumption, community, entertainment, and political reality. The closing event included a conversation with bestselling author and playwright Moritz Rinke, a lifelong football fan and member of the German authors' national football team. Rinke discussed his work, creative process, and sources of inspiration, notably citing 'curiosity'—coincidentally the theme of the upcoming SLEEK Issue #90, due in September. The evening featured drinks from the SLEEK Bar and was documented by photographer Lilly Wetzel. The exhibition's conclusion was marked by a reflective atmosphere, with attendees enjoying the artworks one last time as the sunset bathed the space in warm light.
Key facts
- The exhibition 'Fussball' closed at SLEEK Art Space in Berlin.
- The finissage featured a conversation with author and playwright Moritz Rinke.
- Rinke is a lifelong football fan and member of the German authors' national football team.
- The exhibition was curated by Nisha Merit.
- Artists included Annique Delphine, Carlo Bellmann, Julius Bauer, and Tom Stechert.
- The show explored football through memory, performance, consumption, community, entertainment, and political reality.
- Rinke cited 'curiosity' as his inspiration, which is also the theme of SLEEK Issue #90.
- Photography was by Lilly Wetzel.
- The opening coincided with the World Cup, which was screened in the art space.
Entities
Artists
- Annique Delphine
- Carlo Bellmann
- Julius Bauer
- Tom Stechert
- Moritz Rinke
- Nisha Merit
- Lilly Wetzel
Institutions
- SLEEK Art Space
- SLEEK Magazine
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany