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Queer Histories Take Center Stage in Berlin’s Art Scene with Mikołaj Sobczak

Berlin’s Capitain Petzel gallery is shaking up the art world by welcoming Mikołaj Sobczak, a Polish artist whose work rewrites the stories we think we know. Sobczak’s art spans painting, sculpture, video, and performance, often blending these forms in collaboration with Nicholas Grafia. What sets his practice apart is a bold approach: he inserts figures from queer and transgender activism into everyday scenarios, creating surreal scenes that challenge the boundaries of history and identity. His alternative narratives have earned him Poland’s top art honor, the Paszport Polityki, and residencies in Amsterdam and Paris. This October, Sobczak’s latest creations will debut at Paris+ par Art Basel, with his first solo show at Capitain Petzel slated for 2024. In Sobczak’s hands, the familiar becomes strange, and the overlooked step into the spotlight. #ContemporaryArt #QueerArt #BerlinArt #Culture

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Berlin’s Art Pulse Beats Louder When the World Gets Noisy

Berlin’s art scene has always thrived on contrasts—gritty clubs beside polished galleries, punk roots tangled with global ambition. Recent political tensions and funding cuts have shaken the city’s creative foundations, yet Berlin’s galleries are proving unexpectedly resilient. • As state support shrinks and political pressures mount, commercial galleries are stepping up as guardians of artistic freedom, offering platforms where bold voices can still be heard. • The influx of international heavyweights and a new wave of young collectors are reshaping the city’s art market, even as old-school Berlin cool collides with rising rents and a more polished image. • Despite economic uncertainty and shifting demographics, the city’s creative energy persists, fueled by a mix of local grit and global curiosity. Berlin’s art world has always danced on the edge—now, it’s learning new steps to keep the music playing. #BerlinArt #CulturalResilience #ArtGalleries #Culture

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Berlin’s Art Scene Finds New Corners in the Old Walls of Potsdamer Straße

Hidden behind the lively bustle of Potsdamer Straße, a 19th-century courtyard now hosts the second home of Galerie Thomas Schulte. Unlike the gallery’s original, more formal space, this new venue occupies a former apartment, inviting visitors into rooms that feel more like living quarters than white cubes. Here, conceptual art from the 1960s onward finds itself in a setting that encourages close, personal encounters. The building’s age and natural layout foster a sense of familiarity, shifting the context in which art is viewed and discussed. Rather than chasing trends or youth, the gallery’s expansion is about reimagining its established program in a space that feels both historic and refreshingly intimate. In Berlin, even the walls have stories to tell—and sometimes, the art listens back. #BerlinArt #ContemporaryArt #GalleryLife #Culture

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