Weekend Art Events: Berlin, Düsseldorf, Leverkusen, Vienna
From July 9 to August 1, the Humboldt Forum in Berlin will host 'Durchlüften', a complimentary music festival featuring 24 live performances and 12 DJs, showcasing genres such as Mauritanian desert blues and Kurdish acid ritual. In Düsseldorf, the Asphalt Festival kicks off on July 10, highlighting Laurenz Berges' exhibition 'Verschwinden (Archiv)' at KIT – Kunst im Tunnel, which displays poignant photographs of deserted locations until August 2. On July 12, Museum Morsbroich in Leverkusen will unveil Cihan Çakmak's solo exhibition 'like a warrior', presenting approximately 60 pieces that delve into themes of identity. Meanwhile, the Belvedere 21 in Vienna is exhibiting 'Stellprobe' and Miao Ying's solo show 'Come, Sit, Stay', both available until October 4, featuring over 150 acquisitions and an exploration of AI command structures.
Key facts
- Durchlüften festival at Humboldt Forum Berlin runs July 9 to August 1 with 24 live acts and 12 DJs, free entry.
- Laurenz Berges exhibition 'Verschwinden (Archiv)' opens July 10 at KIT – Kunst im Tunnel, Düsseldorf, until August 2.
- Berges was a master student of Bernd Becher; his photographs show abandoned places and human absence.
- Cihan Çakmak solo show 'like a warrior' at Museum Morsbroich, Leverkusen, July 12 to November 8, with 60 works.
- Belvedere 21 in Vienna presents 'Stellprobe' with over 150 acquisitions from the last decade, designed by Heimo Zobernig, until October 4.
- Miao Ying exhibition 'Come, Sit, Stay' at Belvedere 21, Vienna, until October 4, explores AI and command structures.
- Asphalt Festival in Düsseldorf uses KIT tunnel for first time.
- Miao Ying's work blends digital technologies with classical image production.
Entities
Artists
- Laurenz Berges
- Bernd Becher
- Cihan Çakmak
- Caroline Achaintre
- Gerwald Rockenschaub
- Ashley Hans Scheirl
- Maja Vukoje
- Anna Witt
- Heimo Zobernig
- Miao Ying
- Margot Pilz
- Kasiva Mutua
Institutions
- Humboldt Forum Berlin
- KIT – Kunst im Tunnel
- Asphalt-Festival
- Museum Morsbroich
- Belvedere 21
- Galerie nächst St. Stephan Rosemarie Schwarzwälder
- Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Düsseldorf
- Leverkusen
- Vienna
- Austria
- Niedersachsen