Ar(t)rest: Art in the former Köpenick prison

Berlin and the surrounding area are known for their abandoned places, which sometimes exude a very macabre atmosphere. This includes the former district court prison in Berlin-Köpenick.

The building became famous for the brutal torture of Jews, communists and other "enemies of the state" by the National Socialists during the Blood Week in June 1933. A large part of the complex has since fallen into disrepair. Fortunately, the building has been revitalised and is used for cultural purposes.

The cells are small. Most of them are empty, some still contain an old wooden bed. The walls and the emptiness offer plenty of room for creativity. That's why a pop-up producers' gallery will open its doors within these walls for a fortnight at the end of May.

The artists Susanna Gyalokay, Volker März, Ali Johannes Uelker and Karin Stumpf are jointly organising a multifaceted exhibition entitled "Ar(t)rest". In addition to their own works, the empty cells will be used by 14 other artists to show different positions on the subject of confinement and contemporary art. The space with its feeling of confinement, limitation and darkness is made tangible. But the longing for space, freedom and light is also expressed in this special exhibition and inspires reflection.

Opening times: 24 to 26 May from 4 to 8 pm

30 May to 1 June from from 4 to 8 pm

The vernissage will take place on 23 May 24 at 6 pm.

Takes place here:

• Ehemaliges Gefängnis Köpenick