Opening: Punctum – Haus am Kleistpark Art Award 2023 Nominees Exhibition

Opening and award ceremony The compellingly titled Punctum exhibition showcases works by artists nominated for the 2023 Art Award. The term “punctum,” popularised by theorist Roland Barthes, signifies a poignant moment in an artwork that elicits emotional or personal resonance in the viewer. The annual award is endowed with a generous € 5000 prize.

Does it move me? On the Impact of Art

What effect do works of art have? What emotional or personal resonance do individual works trigger in the viewer? This question is the focus of discussion in the workshop accompanying the Punctum exhibition, which features works by artists nominated for the 2023 Haus am Kleistpark Art Prize. The aim is to provide insight into artistic […]

Punctum. Haus am Kleistpark Art Award 2023 Nominees Exhibition

The compellingly titled Punctum exhibition showcases works by artists nominated for the 2023 Art Award. The term “punctum,” popularised by theorist Roland Barthes, signifies a poignant moment in an artwork that elicits emotional or personal resonance in the viewer. The annual award is endowed with a generous € 5000 prize.

Haus am Kleistpark

The Haus am Kleistpark exhibition venue is one of the oldest municipal galleries in Berlin, and one of the largest with 240 m² of exhibition space. The gallery presents the work of contemporary artists based both in Berlin internationally. The Haus am Kleistpark Art Prize is awarded annually in support of professional artists. A focus […]