07.05.2009 - 03.10.2010

20 Years Fall of the Berlin Wall: Peaceful Revolution

The Robert Havemann Society presents an open-air exhibition to remember and honour the 20th anniversary of the peaceful revolution and the incidents of 1989/90 in Germany. Twenty years ago the Peaceful Revolution in East Germany culminated in the fall of the Berlin Wall and changed the course of history. This exhibition at Alexanderplatz has bilingual information panels (in English and German), photographs, original objects as well as video and audio stations examining the far-reaching impact of the East German freedom movement. The exhibition is free of charge and open round the clock, with an additional Information Pavilion only open during the day.

Alexanderplatz
10178 Berlin, Mitte

Organizer: Robert-Havemann-Gesellschaft e. V.

28.04.2010 - 09.08.2010

Olafur Eliasson. Innen Stadt Aussen

daily 9a.m.-10p.m.

Innen Stadt Außen is the first solo exhibition by the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson in a Berlin exhibition hall. The exhibition’s central theme stems from Olafur Eliasson’s close relationship with Berlin, the city in which he has lived and worked for many years. He has created installations, which direct the visitor's attention not only on the artwork itself, but also on the exhibition hall and theurban surrounding.

Martin-Gropius-Bau
Niederkirchnerstr. 7, 10963 Berlin, Kreuzberg

Organizer: Berliner Festspiele

30.04.2010 - 09.08.2010

Frida Kahlo - Retrospective

daily 9a.m.-10p.m.

The colourful paintings by Frida Kahlo are both, fascinating and startling. Masterly, she combined her own tragic experiences with the culture of her home country. This comprehensive exhibition contains works that have never before been on exhibit, including ninety drawings that up to now are unpublished. One highpoint will be Frida Kahlo’s last work, presented here to the public for the very first time. The collection deals with the artistic development from the new functionalism to surrealism. With more than 120 paintings and drawings, this is the most extensive exhibition with works by Frida Kahlo in Germany, so far and is completed by photographs from the family's private property.

Martin-Gropius-Bau
Niederkirchnerstr. 7, 10963 Berlin, Kreuzberg

Organizer: Berliner Festspiele

19.05.2010 - 24.10.2010

Vodou. Art and Cult from Haiti

Tue-Fr 10a.m.-6p.m., Sat/Sun 11a.m.-6p.m.

Presenting about 350 objects for the first time, this exhibition gives a comprehensive insight into the world of vodou. The focus is on the Bizango, a vodou secret society whose objects were only to be seen by initiated members in Haiti, and thus hitherto concealed from any broader public.The expression ‘vodou' is understood as those religious practices, which are widespread in West Africa and were brought to America by African slaves. These practices form the basis of Afro-American religions, which were influenced by elements of Catholicism and indigenous beliefs. ; flags, life-size sculptures of Vodou-gods, large mirrors and many more objects are on display.

Ethnologisches Museum
Lansstraße 8, 14195 Berlin, Zehlendorf

Organizer: SMB - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

06.06.2010 - 29.08.2010

8th Sandsation Festival 2010

For the eighth time now, Berlin’s summer will once again be enriched by Sandsation, the international sand sculpture festival. But for the first time, the festival will be taking place on the square next to the o2 World in the Friedrichshain district of Berlin, from June 6 to August 29, 2010. With the motto “Head in the Sand”, more than twenty renowned artists will create a fascinating open-air gallery. With all that sand around, visitors can look forward to a beach atmosphere with food stalls and canvas chairs. Children's games and gratis workshops top the festival programme off.

Platz an der o2 World
Mühlenstraße 11-30, Berlin, Friedrichshain

Organizer: Sandsation GmbH

11.06.2010 - 08.08.2010

6. Berlin Biennale

What ist reality - what is self-deception? This is the topic of the 6th berlin biennale for contemporary art. The festival is dedicated to showcasing the latest works by a new generation of international artists. From June 11 to August 8, 2010, at several locations in Berlin, the berlin biennale for Contemporary Art will bring together numerous artistic positions on the present.

KW Institute for Contemporary Art
Auguststraße 69, 10117 Berlin, Mitte

Organizer: KW Institute for contemporary Art

25.06.2010 - 24.10.2010

Castles and Power

daily 10a.m-6p.m

500 exhibits highlight the images and living conditions of medieval castles, thereunder architectural pieces and models, documents, texts and pictures as well as arms and armatures and finally works of art and findings from archeological excavation.

Deutsches Historisches Museum
Unter den Linden 2, 10117 Berlin, Mitte

Organizer: DHM - Deutsches Historisches Museum

01.07.2010 - 10.10.2010

Teotihuacan. Mexico's mysterious city of pyramids

daily 9a.m.-10p.m.

More than 450 archeological objects illustrate the culture of the Mexican city of pyramids Teotichuacan.

Martin-Gropius-Bau
Niederkirchnerstr. 7, 10963 Berlin, Kreuzberg

Organizer: Berliner Festspiele

04.07.2010 - 12.09.2010

15. Köpenicker Blues & Jazzfestival "Jazz in Town"

True to the motto "Jazz in Town" the atrium of Köpenick's 100-year-old city hall is transformed into the scenery of the 15th Köpenicker Blues & Jazz Festival. From 5th June to 12th September a total of 300 artists from 14 nations demonstrate their musical talent. Among the international artists are Jon Secada and Curtis Stigers from the USA as well as the African and Wahlberlinerin Jocelyn B. Smith.

Rathaus Köpenick(historischer Rathaushof/ Ratskeller)
Alt-Köpenick 21, Berlin, Köpenick

Organizer: Jazz in Town Veranstaltungs GbR

16.07.2010 - 01.08.2010

Berliner Klassiktage 2010

„Perlen der Klassik“ (Pearls of Classic) is the name of a concert series taking place in palaces of Bavaria and Berlin since 1999. The Berlin festival is celebrating ist 10th anniversary this year and showcases once again selected chamber music in historical ambiance from July 16 until August 1. The pittoresque venues are the Französischer Dom at Gendarmenmarkt, the Orangery of Schloss Glienicke palace, Schloss Köpenick palace and the church Friedrichskirche in Potsdam. The programme includes works by Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart and others.

Französischer Dom, Schloss Köpenick u.a.
Berlin

Organizer: Musik in Brandenburgischen Schlössern e.V.