Berlin Underground

An innovative exhibition, marking Berlin’s global legacy of artistic excellence, openness, tolerance, and freedom of expression, coming to the U.S. capital this summer in celebration of World Pride.

Berlin has long stood as a beacon of subversion and avant-garde spirit—a city where underground movements have shaped culture and challenged convention. Berlin Underground embraces this identity, presenting powerful video works that explore the urgency of change and the radical acceptance of diverse identities in a city that draws artists from around the world.

Featured artists

Endre Aalrust, Yalda Afsah & Ginan Seidl, Pauline Boudry & Renate Lorenz, Candice Breitz, Theo Eshetu, Hartmut Jahn, Vika Kirchenbauer, Alicja Kwade, Hito Steyerl, Nasan Tur, Ming Wong, Holly Zausner, Tobias Zielony 


In connection with Berlin Underground, members of the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) will present one-day only programming that highlights the artistic excellence, commitment to freedom of expression, openness and tolerance found in their nation’s respective capitals.

For complete programming details and to register, see dupontunderground.org.

Exhibition Partners

Goethe-Institut Washington – The worldwide cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Goethe-Institut supports international cultural exchange and is a hub for art, ideas, education, and social discourse.

Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) – Founded in 1971, n.b.k.'s Video-Forum is a cornerstone of video art history in Europe. With a collection that spans over five decades, it highlights radical experimentation and social commentary through moving image.

Dupont Underground – The arts organization Dupont Underground is transforming 15,000 sqft of abandoned space under Dupont Circle into a platform for creative exchange and contemporary arts in the vibrant City Washington D.C.

Credits

Goethe-Institut Washington’s Berlin Underground has been produced in collaboration with the Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum Collection and Dupont Underground. Curation by Allison Nance and Johan Pousette, Exhibitions Committee, Dupont Underground. Design by This January. Fabrication by D.V.S. Construction. Video installation support from Jeff Dublinske and Iona Tangri.

 

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