Description
Where About Now is planning a trip to Brandenburg to explore the old and new facets of art and culture in the region that surrounds Germany’s capital city. Over the course of three days, will consider the connections between the area’s rich tradition in craft, historical ties to industry, and new developments in the contemporary arts and technology. Brandenburg also serves as a vital, yet under examined, agricultural and culinary hub both for Berlin and for the entire region. In addition to our focus on the visual arts and crafts, we will also enjoy the culinary arts of the area during our excursion.
The excursion will be divided into three themes, corresponding to the three main days of our stay: NOW – current movements in contemporary art, THEN – traditions in industry and craft & WAY BACK WHEN – long-established architectural and political heritage.
Highlights include: Studio and project visits with prominent contemporary artists represented by Berlin-based galleries, dinner in a converted 200-year-old former paper factory with a gallerist originally from China, insight to the ethnographic objects collected by an extraordinary woman from a village in Brandenburg who led expeditions to Brazil in the 19th century, a digital screen printing workshop, and a behind the scenes tour of a local artist colony.
Who this trip appeals to:
Let us know: What is your perspective on Brandenburg? How would you like to explore the region?
