summer arts lounge

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Over the summer'24 we invited you to connect with artist communities through a series of exhibitions, concerts, talks, workshops, and roundtable discussions taking place in the heart of Berlin's Friedrichshain, nestled between the East Side Gallery and the Spree

Together with our partners, we have curated a multidisciplinary program to enrich your summer experience in Berlin

People socializing and relaxing on a riverside terrace near modern buildings and a bridge in an urban setting.

installations

Exhibition with three bronze sculptures of nude female figures, each displayed on individual pedestals in a gallery setting.

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NOACK Werkstattgalerie Collection

German sculptures are predominantly associated with the multigenerational Noack family. Bildgiesserei Hermann Noack contributed to the creation of works by artists such as Barlach, Kolbe, Kollwitz, Moore, Craig, and many others.

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Modern interior installation with large circular cutouts, industrial ceiling pipes, and a view of trees outside through windows.

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Double Standard Wide Transit by Peter K Koch

Exclusively for the Sumer Arts Lounge, Berlin artist Peter K. Koch is developing a site-specific, sculptural-architectural spatial work (courtesy of Galerie Kuckei + Kuckei, Berlin).

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Three framed art photographs hanging on a white wall in a gallery. The first image is black and white, showing an urban scene with geometric lines. The second image features a person with raised hands wearing a red sweater, and the third image is a close-up black and white portrait of a woman's face.

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Barbara Probst is currently one of the most important artists in contemporary photography. Her works consist of several photographs that show the same subject from different perspectives at the same time. The work Exposure #36: Munich studio, 09.26.05, 2:34 p.m., 2005 will be on display throughout summer arts lounge.

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Exposure #36 by Barbara Probst

A person in a green and black patterned outfit holding a French horn, standing in front of colorful, large woven baskets hanging as a backdrop.

accelerated project

Unraveling Identities of Ghetto Classics by Cezary Rucki

An experimental photo project by the Althafen Foundation team and the Graduate Fellow 2024 - Cezary Rucki. Presented as a series of photographs taken around the slums of Korogocho (Kenya), alongside portraits that unravel the identities of Ghetto Classics’ participants.

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Person with face partially covered by scarf, standing against a wall with abstract black patterns.

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Zeichen in der Reihe by Mirta Domacinovic

Domacinovic’s works, especially those displayed on the wall at the East Side Gallery, depict symbols of war, torture, rape, and dictatorship. During the festival, we hosted the artist in a week-long residency, helping her restore the artwork at the East Side Gallery.

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Abstract colorful illustration with geometric patterns, palm trees, and arch structures

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Trökes Archiv

The Trökes Archive is a private initiative with the aim of preserving the work and artistic legacy of Heinz Trökes and making it accessible to the general public. Selected works from the Archive will be presented at the summer arts lounge.

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dive into summer’24

Short film by Andrei Kalesnikau, 2024

performance spotlight

Man in a suit playing a grand piano indoors, seen from behind

Outside Concert Halls Summer Classical Series

From Baroque to Contemporary classical music, we are proud to present concerts of young and already established soloists and ensembles in an informal salon-like atmosphere of our interdesciplinary space.

A live band performing on stage with musicians playing guitar, trumpet, and drums in a venue with red stage lighting. An audience watches, and a photographer is capturing the event.

Jazz Nights by the Spree

Almost every evening at Arts Summer Lounge get celebrated with a remarkable jazz performance from world renowned artists as well as local stars. Our programming partner ZigZag Jazz Club will take over the space during these nights, turning our interdesciplinary space into a jazz club on the river.

Audience seated in a modern indoor venue watching a violin performance, with artworks and a sign reading 'AHF Summer Arts Lounge' visible on the walls.

Artists Talks & Podcasts

As a foundation, we are at a unique position to share with you the behind-the-scenes of the arts industry. Through a series of artist talks, presentations and receptions, we are hoping to let berlin community connect with the artists from near and far.

summer arts lounge for kids

Circular artwork featuring blue eyes on a purple and white patterned background with red and orange accents.

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articles

People at a social gathering indoors, engaged in conversation, with some holding drinks, near large windows with a view of trees outside.

real talk summer’24

Editorial perspective over the Summer Arts Lounge

info

  • Location:

    Summer Arts Lounge is spanning over two showroom spaces of the newly opened Pier 61|64 building between East Side Gallery and Spree promenade.

    Accessibility and Navigation:

    You can access the spaces through the entrance from the East Side Gallery side, or via promenade. The address of the building is Mühlenstraße 63, 10243 Berlin. Follow the navigation posted throughout the building.

    Parking:

    Our building does not offer an indoor parking, however it is possible to find along the East Side Gallery, as well as in the near proximity of it.

  • Summer Arts Lounge is operating every day of the summer from 11:00-21:00.

    Admission is FREE to public throghout the day. Tickets are required to attend concerts and special events. For schedule of ticketed events, please click here.

  • For group visits and guided tours, please email us. We are also hosting a number of local school visits for a guided tour throughout Summer Arts Lounge.

 

partners

Logo featuring stylized text "TRÖKES-ARCHIV" with an abstract design element.