OPFER Group Exhibition at Parochialkirche Berlin Explores Sacrifice and Vulnerability
The group exhibition OPFER, featuring 15 international artists, runs from May 8 to 10, 2026, at Parochialkirche in Berlin. Curated by Mara Klein as part of a language-learning course, the show examines the German term 'Opfer,' meaning both sacrifice and victimhood. Works by artists including Morgane Brazille, Omer Eliam, Gareth Harmer, Gabriel Jeanjean, Abigail Johnsen, Jamal Khalili, Daisy Kidd, Daniela Kitchiner, Mara Klein, Liza Korobko, Martyna Lebryk, Aoife Lynch, Javier Rojas Trejo, Stephan Van Kuyk, and Karolina Wlazło-Malinowska span sculpture, painting, photography, performance, and sound art. Themes include migrant identity in Berlin, language loss, and transcendence. The opening reception is Friday, May 8, 6 PM; closing event Sunday, May 10, 4 PM. More info at www.opfer.art.
Key facts
- OPFER is a group exhibition at Parochialkirche, Berlin, from May 8–10, 2026.
- The exhibition features 15 international artists.
- The term 'Opfer' is German for sacrifice and victimhood.
- Mara Klein, a Berlin-based artist and German teacher, conceived OPFER as part of a B2/C1 language course.
- The course used language learning through reflection and creative practice over three months.
- Art forms include sculpture, painting, photography, performance, and sound art.
- Opening reception: Friday, May 8, 6:00 PM.
- Closing event: Sunday, May 10, 4:00 PM.
Entities
Artists
- Morgane Brazille
- Omer Eliam
- Gareth Harmer
- Gabriel Jeanjean
- Abigail Johnsen
- Jamal Khalili
- Daisy Kidd
- Daniela Kitchiner
- Mara Klein
- Liza Korobko
- Martyna Lebryk
- Aoife Lynch
- Javier Rojas Trejo
- Stephan Van Kuyk
- Karolina Wlazło-Malinowska
Institutions
- Parochialkirche
- Kaltblut Magazine
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Parochialkirche Mitte
- Klosterstraße 67, 10179 Berlin