BAR ISSUE #1 am Tacheles, Berlin

An issue arises, sparking a challenge; a challenge ignites a new creation, leading to an exhibition. For artists, the start of a new work can be a deeply introspective journey, uncovering personal issues and creative blocks that shape the process, often in complex and painful ways. This inner struggle is a familiar territory for every artist; although the discovery and exploration of these issues can become a kind of guilty pleasure, fueling the creative process.

“BAR ISSUE #1” is the first in a series of exhibitions held at a newly opened bar within the historic Am Tacheles complex, where contemporary art mingles with Berlin’s layered history. The title “BAR ISSUE #1” suggests more than a theme; it introduces an ongoing series — an unfolding “publication” of artistic expressions. Each “issue” will explore a unique facet of Berlin’s cultural and creative identity. With the number “#1,” this exhibition sets the stage for a continuous dialogue, where each new “issue” mirrors the city’s artistic pulse, responding to current social and cultural currents within Berlin’s art scene.