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HOW TO SURVIVE ― Art as Survival Strategy | with Carina Plath
The exhibition tackles pressing issues like climate change, personal trauma, and social upheaval, and having a knowledgeable guide helps to bring those themes to life. It’s not just about admiring the art; it’s about understanding the stories and survival strategies that inspired each piece. This context makes the art resonate even more, helping you connect with the messages in a meaningful way. In a time when we’re all looking for ways to navigate challenges, a guided tour offers fresh insights that can spark reflection and inspire hope.
Germany 
Hannover
2020 
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German, English 
English
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If our soup can could speak: Mikhail Lifshitz and the Soviet Sixties
This exhibition is a must-see for anyone interested in the deep connections between art, politics, and society. Lifshitz’s The Crisis of Ugliness offers a rare Soviet critique of modernism, challenging Cubism and Pop Art in ways that still resonate today. The exhibition’s exploration of these ideas through archival materials, artworks, and Lifshitz’s own writings sheds light on the complex relationship between avant-garde art and political ideology. In a time of global crisis, Lifshitz’s critiques are more relevant than ever, inviting viewers to reconsider the role of art in shaping social consciousness.
Russia Moscow
2018 59 Russian English, Russian
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Notes from the Underground.
Art and Alternative Music in Eastern Europe 1968-1994In a time where freedom of expression remains a contested issue, Notes from the Underground. Art and Alternative Music in Eastern Europe 1968–1994 draws vital parallels between past and present struggles against authoritarianism. By showcasing how rock, punk, and new wave music intertwined with visual arts to resist state control, the exhibition highlights the subversive power of creativity. From DIY instruments to Samizdat magazines, it captures the spirit of rebellion and improvisation that thrived under repressive regimes, making it a timely exploration of art’s role in confronting oppression and fueling collective resistance.
Germany Berlin
2018 56 German, English English, German
FEATURING NOW: Communities and Collective Identities
This collection of guided tour films highlights the role of art and culture in fostering social bonds. By addressing themes such as belonging, migration, and cultural heritage, these films reveal how shared experiences and collective narratives shape individual identities and inspire a sense of social cohesion.
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![Clemens von Wedemeyer – Mehrheiten [Majorities]](https://i1.wp.com/cloud.excours.io/film-previews/clemens-von-wedemeyer.gif?w=1200&resize=1200,0&ssl=1 "Clemens von Wedemeyer – Mehrheiten [Majorities]")
![Tobias Zielony. Maskirovka [Concealment]](https://i3.wp.com/cloud.excours.io/film-previews/tobias-zielony.gif?w=1200&resize=1200,0&ssl=1 "Tobias Zielony. Maskirovka [Concealment]")
