A thought-provoking art exhibition titled 'Paradise' is currently on display at the Stiftung Kunstforum der Berliner Volksbank, featuring images of Berlin completely devoid of human presence. The exhibition, curated by Berlin artist Christian Thoelke, presents a haunting vision of the city as an empty, seemingly abandoned place, raising the question of whether this desolate landscape truly represents paradise.
The exhibition showcases 60 Berlin-themed artworks that capture the city's transformation following German reunification. Thoelke has curated both his own works and pieces from the museum's collection, focusing on empty locations that have lost their original purpose and are no longer used by residents. The absence of people in these urban landscapes creates a sense of abandonment and suggests that paradise might be more of a promise or a lost hope rather than a reality.
Featured artists in the exhibition include prominent names such as Rainer Fetting, K.H. Hödicke, Kurt Mühlenhaup, Ulla Walter, and Manfred Butzmann. The collection brings together artists and their visions from both parts of the once-divided city, offering perspectives from both East and West Berlin. Through their work, visitors can explore how the reunified city has evolved and what has been gained or lost in the process.
The exhibition runs until December 7 at the Stiftung Kunstforum der Berliner Volksbank, located at Kaiserdamm 105 in Charlottenburg. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information can be found at kunstforum.berlin or by calling 30 63 17 44.
