The 5th berlin biennial for contemporary art

When things cast no shadow

5 Apr 2008
15 Jun 2008

The idea of establishing a biennale in Germany was inspired by the Venice Biennale in 1995. Following the demise of aperto - the forum for young contemporary art founded in 1981 - there was much discussion about the need to heighten the profile of contemporary art in Berlin, a fact which undoubtedly accelerated the project’s progress.

With:
Adam Szymczyk, Elena Filipovic

The berlin biennial has established itself as an open space that experiments, identifies and critically examines the latest trends in the art world. The innovative character of this “art lab,” which tries and tests the greenest shoots in the art world is to be expanded, with the particular aim of giving young artists the opportunity to introduce themselves to broad sections of the public.

The 5th berlin biennial, entitled 'When things cast no shadow' is curated by Adam Szymczyk and Elena Filipovic, opens to the public on April 5, 2008.