Postcard from Berlin 2a:
Last weekend I went to 3 galleries (see postcard 2b also):
1. Stedefreund
This is at the top end of Rosenthaler Str. 3 close to Rosenthaler Pl. on the U8 north of Alexanderplatz; or if you prefer you can take a walk from Hackescher Markt on the main east/west S Bahn axis, taking in some shopping opportunities on the way (see below).
This project space is an artist led initiative involving 20 Berliner artists working in a variety of media. The space, like many artist lead projects in Berlin, makes use of a former office/mixed use building – the signage when I visited was very discreet so be careful not to walk past it.
There is a monthly exhibition schedule, two annual group exhibitions as well as the project ‘Edition 100’ – an evolving platform of the artists’ work, presented both in the project space and as printed material for sale.
Shopping – walking to this Gallery from Hakescher Markt towards Rosenthaler Pl., leave some time to look into Waahnsinn Berlin – a shop packed more with Retro clothes and furniture than you can shake a stick at, I thought it quite pricey so only browsed. Also on route is Calypso – packed from floor to ceiling and every conceivable space in between with second hand shoes both ‘new’ and retro.
