In Berlin stands this impressive construction. A bunker built in 1942 to house civilians in case of an attack.

The old fellow has a long history which includes everything from being a storage for exotic fruits in the 50es, an exhibition space for O. Elliasson and the location of various S/M, fetish and erotic parties up through the 80es and 90es.

In 2003 it became private property and was renovated over the following four years. It now houses the owner’s collection of contemporary art and can be visited by appointment only.

Photos by Kuplas from before the reconstruction

If you’re looking for more artistic input after the Ben Ross opening performance on Friday, check out the Henrik Vibskov vernissage at Pool Gallery close by in Tucholskystraße

Henrik Vibskov: Graphic Works
Vernissage: 5 February 2010 19-23h
Exhibition: 6 February – 6 March 2010

Jon D. Sanders and UNDPLUS present the ARS AUTHENTICA exhibit with young aspiring artist Ben Ross. Parts of his extensive work will be shown for the first time in this solo exhibition.

Don’t miss his one-off opening performance “Decipherment of Predetermined Attitudes” on 05.02.2010, 17:00. Torstraße 66

On Friday a new exhibition at Temporäre Kunsthalle Berlin opens. Conceptual artist Karin Sander brings together the work of 566 Berlin-based artists in the extensive exhibition “Zeigen. An Audio Tour through Berlin”.

The unusual thing about this exhibition is that the space seems empty at first. Only the names of the participating artists appear on the walls. The explanation: Karin Sander asked her fellow artists to translate their own work into an acoustic piece.

The “interpretations” can be accessed from an audio guide – performed sung, spoken, recited. The non-visual approach makes room for an individual, imaginativ experience, where the visitor creates his/her own conception of the art work.

Opening: Friday, December 4, 2009, 21:00
Exhibition: December 5 – January 10 2010 open daily from 11 am to 6 pm, Thursdays to 9 pm