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Alexander Seiler: Panthersprung (Schultz Contemporary Berlin)
The gallery Schultz Contemporary Berlin presents from 28 February to 18 April works by the Nuremberg-based artist Alexander Seiler in the exhibition “Panthersprung”: he creates fascinating objects that remind of warships and other military equipment that appear to be made into a symbiotic union with architectural elements. Continue reading “Alexander Seiler: Panthersprung (Schultz Contemporary Berlin)”
Oscar Awards 2009
On 22 January 2009, this year’s Oscars have been presented in Los Angeles, arguably the world’s most important film awards. At least some of the winners are dealing with war and terror. We are especially pleased about the Oscar for the German short movie Spielzeugland (Toyland) by Jochen Alexander Freydank. Continue reading “Oscar Awards 2009”
From the Spanish Civil War to the Second World War (Willy-Brandt-Haus Berlin)
The Willy-Brandt-Haus in Berlin is well-known for its interesting art and photo exhibitions. For the first time in Germany, the photo exhibition “From the Spanish Civil War to the Second World War” will be shown. Continue reading “From the Spanish Civil War to the Second World War (Willy-Brandt-Haus Berlin)”
Annie Leibovitz: “A Photographer’s Life . 1990-2005” (C/O Berlin)
As already announced, on 20 February 2009, Annie Leibovitz has opened her exhibition “A Photograper’s Life . 1990-2005” in the gallery C/O Berlin. In addition to many celebrety portraits, private pictures and some landscapes, there is also a small, but fine selection of her photos from Sarajevo and Rwanda. Continue reading “Annie Leibovitz: “A Photographer’s Life . 1990-2005” (C/O Berlin)”
1989 – Global Histories (House of World Cultures, Berlin)
The Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures) in Berlin has been founded 20 years ago. This jubilee will be accompanied by various events, starting with the theme daya “1989 – Global Histories” from February 19th to 22nd 2009. Continue reading “1989 – Global Histories (House of World Cultures, Berlin)”
Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life . 1990-2005 (C/O Berlin)
The world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz presents her exhibition “A Photographer’s Life . 1990-2005” at the gallery C/O Berlin after having been shown at various venues in the USA, in France and the UK. Continue reading “Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life . 1990-2005 (C/O Berlin)”
BAFTA Film Awards 2009
The British Academy of Film and Televion Arts presented on 8 February in London this year’s BAFTA Film Awards. Of the various nominated movies dealing with war and terror (as reported by Wartist), at least two have been awarded: Continue reading “BAFTA Film Awards 2009”
The Berlinale begins: Movies about War, Terror and Security
Today’s beginning Berlinale is regarding itself as a political film festival. Thus it is hardly surprising how many films in this year’s Programme bear relation to war, terrorism, extermination or displacement, as already been announced at Wartist. Following, a few words about the relevant movies in this regard, including, of course, links to further information. The titles have been sorted alphabetically according to their section within the programme. Continue reading “The Berlinale begins: Movies about War, Terror and Security”
Jan Bejšovec: Peace Column (Berlin)
Jan Bejšovec, a textile artist working in Berlin, is opening his textile installation “Friedenssäule” (Peace Column) on Tuesday, February 3rd at 1400h in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Mehringplatz. Continue reading “Jan Bejšovec: Peace Column (Berlin)”