Sculpture Network Forum in Berlin Examines Return of Figuration
Scheduled for October 29 to 31, 2026, the 16th International Forum of the Sculpture Network, titled 'Bodytalk – The Return of the Human Figure in Contemporary Sculpture,' will take place in Berlin. This event, co-curated by Anemone Vostell and Anne Berk, delves into themes of identity, love, power, technology, and the connection between humanity and nature at Kunsthaus Dahlem. Dr. Dorothea Schöne, the director, will open the exhibition. The program features lectures from Anna Mustonen, Agnes Questionmark, and Anne Wenzel. Additionally, collectors Teresa Calbo and Kateřina Havrlant will share insights on collecting figurative sculptures. The final day includes a visit to Hamburger Bahnhof for the 'Endless Exhibition,' a guided tour of the Noack Foundry, and concludes with dinner at Bar Brasse.
Key facts
- 16th International Forum 'Bodytalk' runs Oct 29-31, 2026 in Berlin
- Organized by Sculpture Network since 2005
- Co-curated by Anne Berk and Anemone Vostell
- Opening at Kunsthaus Dahlem, former studio of Arno Breker
- Speakers include Anna Mustonen, Agnes Questionmark, Anne Wenzel
- New collector session with Teresa Calbo and Kateřina Havrlant
- Closing at Hamburger Bahnhof with directors Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath
- Tour of Noack Foundry and studio of Anna Bogouchevskaia
Entities
Artists
- Stephan Balkenhol
- Agnes Questionmark
- Anne Wenzel
- Anna Uddenberg
- Klara Kristalova
- Tori Wrånes
- Anna Bogouchevskaia
Institutions
- Sculpture Network
- Kunsthaus Dahlem
- PalaisPopulaire
- Kiasma Helsinki
- Nordic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
- Hamburger Bahnhof
- Noack Foundry
- Bar Brasse
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Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Kunsthaus Dahlem
- PalaisPopulaire
- Hamburger Bahnhof
- Noack Foundry
- Spree
- Venice Biennale
- Venice
- Italy
- Spain
- Czechia