König Galerie
Every day, Berlin draws in more and more young creatives eager to call the bustling city home. The German capital has built a reputation as one of the major art hubs, with galleries and institutions around every block. This cultural renaissance impacts much more than the city’s museums, with boutiques and restaurants quickly catching on as well.
Riding around Berlin in Volkswagen‘s Tiguan, we visited our favourite places to enjoy the beauty among this thriving metropolis.
Sprüth Magers
Sprüth Magers
Oranienburgerstr. 18
With additional galleries located in London and LA, Sprüth Magers devotes its time towards nurturing mid-career artists through exhibitions and publishing activities.
König Gallery
König Galerie
Alexandrinenstr. 118-121
When Johann König expanded his gallery to include a second location at Kreuzberg’s St. Agnes building, the entire Berlin art scene was astir. And with good reason–the concrete space is a brutalist behemoth that consistently outdoes itself with ground-breaking works from international artists.
Voo Store
Voo Store
Oranienstr. 24
A favourite among Berlin fashion mavericks and visiting trendsetters alike, Voo Store is a slicked-back concept space hidden between the grungy locales typically found in Kreuzberg. Grab an iced latte from the in-house cafe and peruse their selection of ensembles by Acne Studios, Gosha Rubchinskiy and more.
Andreas Murkudis
Andreas Murkudis
Andreas Murkudis
Andreas Murkudis
Potsdamerstr. 81E
While the perfectly placed offerings inside Andreas Murkudis’ namesake boutique may appear utterly untouchable at first visit, he promises this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Rather, Murkudis hopes each item is granted the ample space it deserves, with generous walkways among clothing racks and abundant counter space between products.
carlier | gebauer
carlier | gebauer
Markgrafenstr. 67
Specialising in multi-disciplinary works created by an international roster of artists, this spacious gallery allows for large-scale installations to be showcased. Current exhibitions include “THERE IS A MAN” by Guillaume Leblon and “Free” by Marianna Uutinen.
Pauly Saal
Pauly Saal
Auguststr. 11-13
Situated inside a former Jewish girls’ school, this elegant restaurant isn’t for dining and dashing. Carefully arranged contemporary art and deliciously crafted cocktails create a cozy vibe that will leave you lingering well into the evening.
Do You Read Me?
Do You Read Me?!
Auguststr. 28
If bespoke periodicals and other independent publishings are your thing, DYRM is a must-see. In addition to stacks (on stacks on stacks) of magazines as far as the eye can see, the shop also sells a selection of books in English as well as German.
Photography by Anastasia Muna