Begegnung an der Spree

• Date:

  2023-10-05

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Exhibition period from 15.09.2023 to 05.10.2023. Bridges of Freedom: Berlin has once again hosted Russian artists, as it did a hundred years ago. Russian artists who disagree with Putin's regime and the war in Ukraine have found refuge in Berlin to start a new chapter of their lives in a country where truth, humanism and freedom are an absolute value. The exhibition "Begegnung an der Spree" not only presents art, but also builds parallels between the immigration of Russian artists in the 20s of the last century. Today, as a hundred years ago, many Russian artists choose Berlin as a symbol of freedom and diversity, in the hope that their art and voice can be freely expressed, without fear of censorship and repression. The exhibition "Begegnung an der Spree" not only presents a variety of artistic works, but also delves into the historical context. It recalls the times of a hundred years ago, when the creative people left Russia, seeking escape from Bolshevik and the horrors of the civil war, and found refuge in Berlin in the early 1920s. It is a reminder of how art and free thought can survive even the most difficult times and find a new life in a different environment. The exhibition "Begegnung an der Spree" invites viewers to join a journey through art, that testifies to the strong power of free expression. It will take place from September 15 to October 5 at the Q Gallery Berlin, with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. More details can be found on the exhibition website www.begegnungspree.de This event promotes dialogue and inspiration, and also reminds of the importance of protecting freedom and art even in difficult times. SIDE EVENTS 16.09. 16:30 - 17:30 Artist talk with Mika Plutitskaya (RU) 28.09. 16:30 - 17:30 Artist talk with Innokenti Baranov (DE) 21.09. 16:30 - 17:30 Talk with Pavel Frenkel - "The History of Russian Immigration in the 20th Century. Mutual Interpenetration of Cultures (DE) 23.09. 16:30 - 17:30 Artist talk with Astachova Anastasia (RU) 30.09. 16:30 - 17:30 Artist talk with Anna Rumyantseva (RU) Registration at www.begegnungspree.de.