The Overview Effect at Wilhelm Hallen: Earth from a New Perspective
The Foundry at Wilhelm Hallen showcased 'The Overview Effect' from September 4 to 13, 2026, during Berlin Art Week, under the curation of Anna Carnick. This exhibition brought together approximately twenty international artists and designers, such as Marlène Huissoud, Marjolein Hessels, and Christine Jacobs, to investigate the 'Overview Effect' that astronauts encounter. Chris Leeuw, the exhibition designer, utilized semi-transparent materials to merge the artworks. Huissoud's piece, Cocoon, challenged the ethics of silk production, while Hessels' embroidered Verbascum thapsus incorporated plant-based pigments. Jacobs' felted wool work, Scape, drew inspiration from her South African heritage. The exhibition concluded with a golden piece inviting attendees to express their hopes for the planet, as Johannes Schön highlighted the significance of small connections amid global uncertainty.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'The Overview Effect' held at The Foundry, Wilhelm Hallen, Berlin, from September 4–13, 2026.
- Curated by Anna Carnick for The Foundry, Bocci's exhibition space.
- Featured around twenty designers and artists from across the globe.
- Included artists Marlène Huissoud, Marjolein Hessels, and Christine Jacobs.
- Exhibition designer Chris Leeuw created an installation with semi-transparent fabrics.
- Venue is a 1,680-square-metre creative space in a former iron factory.
- Huissoud's works use silkworm cocoons and honeybee bio-resin, avoiding killing silkworms.
- Final work invites visitors to write hopes for the planet's future.
- Johannes Schön, Bocci's Director of Brand and Cultural Strategy, spoke about optimism.
- Exhibition concept inspired by the 'Overview Effect' experienced by astronauts.
Entities
Artists
- Anna Carnick
- Marlène Huissoud
- Marjolein Hessels
- Christine Jacobs
- Chris Leeuw
- Johannes Schön
- William Anders
Institutions
- The Foundry
- Wilhelm Hallen
- Bocci
- Berlin Art Week
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Wilhelm Hallen
- Kopenhagener Str. 60–68, 13407 Berlin