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Thomas Kretschmann 'short stories' Opens at SLEEK Art Space During Berlin Art Week

exhibition · 2026-09-12

Berlin Art Week saw the debut of 'short stories', an exhibition by actor-turned-photographer Thomas Kretschmann, whose cinematic credits include The Pianist and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. His work, reflecting his curiosity, opened on September 10, 2026, at SLEEK Art Space, located at Alexanderstr. 7, 14th floor. The launch event was a star-studded affair, featuring guests like Martin Eder and Julia Malik, who enjoyed floral scents and Heitlinger Genusswelten white wine. Attendees also engaged with SLEEK Issue #90 – CURIOSITY, appreciated music, and explored fashion selections, while discussing Kretschmann's transition to visual arts.

Key facts

  • Thomas Kretschmann 'short stories' opened at SLEEK Art Space during Berlin Art Week.
  • Kretschmann is an actor known for The Pianist, Valkyrie, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
  • He lives and works between Los Angeles and Berlin.
  • The opening drew guests including Martin Eder, Julia Malik, Miriam Dehne, Ulf Israel, and Anna Auerbach.
  • Guests could try on curated designer clothes in the YOOX showroom and take photos in a mirror-photo booth.
  • The new SLEEK Issue #90 – CURIOSITY was available for reading.
  • The exhibition runs from September 10, 2026, at SLEEK Art Space, Alexanderstr. 7, 14th floor, 10178 Berlin.
  • All photography is by Lilly Wetzel.

Entities

Artists

  • Thomas Kretschmann
  • Martin Eder
  • Julia Malik
  • Miriam Dehne
  • Ulf Israel
  • Anna Auerbach
  • Lilly Wetzel

Institutions

  • SLEEK Art Space
  • SLEEK
  • YOOX
  • Heitlinger Genusswelten
  • Berlin Art Week

Locations

  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Los Angeles
  • United States
  • Alexanderstr. 7

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