The New Generation of Berlin Curators: Independent Laboratory or New Establishment

La nuova generazione dei curatori di Berlino: laboratorio indipendente o nuovo establishment

The article examines the shift in Berlin's contemporary art curation landscape, focusing on a new generation of curators who are more pragmatic and operational than their predecessors. Figures like Anna Gritz at Haus am Waldsee, Lisa Long at Julia Stoschek Foundation, and Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung—who moved from independent space Savvy Contemporary to lead Haus der Kulturen der Welt—exemplify this change. The piece argues that Berlin's art ecosystem has evolved from a low-pressure experimental zone into a competitive, almost corporate environment where curators must act as project managers, fundraisers, and cultural mediators.

Co-Curated Biennials Are Rarely Harmonious. Why Not Embrace This?

The article explores the inherent tensions and conflicts that arise in biennials curated by multiple individuals, arguing that such friction is often seen as a flaw but could instead be embraced as a creative strength. It examines how co-curation can lead to disjointed or contradictory exhibitions, yet suggests that these very qualities reflect the complexity of contemporary art and society.