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Art with humor: group exhibition illuminates the Adlershof gallery!
20 international artists will present humor in times of crisis at the Adlershof Gallery on September 5, 2025.
Art with humor: group exhibition illuminates the Adlershof gallery!
On September 5, 2025, a fascinating group exhibition entitled “Humor as an artistic strategy in an apocalyptic mood” will open at the Adlershof Gallery. From 7 p.m., visitors can admire the works of 20 internationally active artists who come from eight different countries. Among them are well-known names such as Gökçen Dilek Acay, Emma Adler and Johannes Albers. The opening will be accompanied by Annette Indetzki, head of the cultural office, while Milena Mercer and Thorsten Alexander Kasper will give an introduction to the exhibition concept.
The Adlershof Gallery, located at Dörpfeldstrasse 54-56 in Berlin, offers a space to open up new perspectives on current social issues. The exhibition aims to present laughter as a way to face fear and uncertainty, which is of great importance given the current global challenges. This event is the further development of a first chapter that was shown in the rooms of roam projects e.V. in December 2024 and underlines the continuous engagement with humorous approaches in art.
New artistic positions
At the same time, Gallery B2 will also be showing notable artistic positions from 2024. The exhibiting artists include Max Brück, Uta Koslik and Florian Merdes, whose works deal with themes such as memory, urban and rural spaces and the construction of new visual worlds. Max Brück, who graduated from the University of Design in Offenbach am Main and the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw in 2019, has already received several scholarships for his work that deals with German and European history.
Uta Koslik, who studied as a master student at the HGB in Leipzig, brings her experiences from international residencies and exhibitions to the gallery. Florian Merdes, who specializes in the thematic research of spatial contexts in photography, will also be part of this interesting presentation, which reflects the diversity of contemporary art in Germany.
Art fairs as a catalyst for creativity
Art fairs are a significant factor in the world of contemporary art. They combine creativity, culture and commerce and offer both emerging and established artists a platform to present their work to a wider audience. The 50 most important art fairs worldwide are listed, including Art Basel, Frieze London and the Venice Biennale, which are considered the gold standard in the art scene. These events promote intercultural exchange and support the growth of art markets in different regions of the world.
In Germany, for example, Art Cologne, one of the oldest art fairs, attracts experienced collectors as well as new buyers and offers a diverse range of modern and contemporary art. Such fairs are essential for networking artists, galleries and collectors, which benefits the current art scene.
The complexity and diversity of the art world is not only reflected in the upcoming exhibitions. Humor, as discussed in the group exhibition in the Adlershof Gallery, is a multi-layered medium that captures the spirit of the times and at the same time enables foresight into the social and cultural aspects of today's society.