In the first exhibition, contemporary artists unfold the aesthetic tensions of dark artworks, bringing hidden interests and motivations to the surface.
The exhibition presents works and positions that emerge autonomously.
In the heart of Alexanderplatz, within a frequented and ambivalent ground-floor space, a dark playground is taking shape as a temporary venue. It is defined by a broad, multimedia spectrum of artistic perspectives. The featured works examine darkness not only as an aesthetic phenomenon but also emphasize its emotional, philosophical, and historical dimensions
At the centre of the exhibition is the idea that darkness not only conceals but also acts as a source of truth and transformation. Rather than unifying, The Darkness Is Coming connects through contrast.
This first exhibition serves as a rich amuse-bouche for upcoming projects: Which works engage with darkness through technique, aesthetics, and medium? Which, through their content? And where does light break through to the surface when the darkness becomes unbearable?
Together with:
Mathilda Augart
Vasil Berela
Andrés Felipe Uribe Cárdenas
Jaron Gyger
Fruzsina Kiss
Michael Küpker
Keanu Sapadi
Nina Plášková
Aline Schwörer
Julian Simon
Allistair Walter
Jiajing Zhang
Fotos: Michi Küpker