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Freiraum Kunst

Freiraum Kunst, a pop-up art exhibition translating to "free art space," is held at Germany's Bellevue Palace in Berlin from June 11 to June 28, 2026. Organized by the city's Academy of Arts, it showcases contemporary art, including installations, photography, and traditional oil paintings, opening the German presidential residence to the public before its extensive renovation. Visitors need to book free tickets online.

Date
Jun 11-28, 2026
Location
Berlin
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Freiraum Kunst

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Highlights

  • Pop-up exhibition at German presidential residence (Bellevue Palace)
  • Showcases diverse contemporary art forms including video, audio, photography, and oil paintings
  • Features works by artists such as Katharina Grosse, Wolfgang Tillmans, and Monica Bonvicini
  • Public access before the palace closes for an eight-year renovation
The "Freiraum Kunst" (Free Art Space) pop-up exhibition showcases contemporary art at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany, from June 11 to June 28, 2026. This unique event, organized by the city's Academy of Arts, opens the German presidential residence to the public for a limited time before it closes for an anticipated eight-year renovation.

Visitors can explore a diverse range of artistic expressions, including video and audio installations, photography, and traditional oil paintings. Notable artists featured include Katharina Grosse, Wolfgang Tillmans, Monica Bonvicini, El Bocho, and Karin Sander, with many works interacting with the political history of the space. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomed the initiative, emphasizing the importance of free art in a democracy.

The exhibition allows public access to areas typically not freely accessible, requiring visitors to book free tickets online. The event also includes film screenings, dance and music performances, readings, and opportunities to meet the artists in the former lobby.

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