13th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art
Institution: Berlin Biennale, Goethe-Institut, ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen, Volkswagen Group
Deadline: 13 July 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany (Workshop dates: 1–7 September 2025)
The 13th Berlin Biennale invites early-career curators, educators, and practitioners worldwide to apply for a seven-day intensive Curators Workshop titled Fugitive Acts: Art and Politics. The workshop explores the political dimensions of exhibition making through discussions, visits, and collaborations with curators, artists, and Berlin Biennale staff. Fifteen participants will be selected: 10 internationally via open call and 5 locally in Berlin.
Application Requirements
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Expression of interest (max. 300 words)
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Writing sample or documentation of curatorial work (1 A4 page PDF)
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CV (max. 1 page)
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Contact information including preferred pronouns
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Submit one PDF (max. 5 MB) by email to cw@berlinbiennale.de
Eligibility
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Early-career curators, educators, and other practitioners of any age
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Some prior experience presenting contemporary art
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Available to attend the workshop in Berlin (1–7 September 2025)
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Workshop conducted in English
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Support provided for travel, accommodation, visa, and per diem
Programme Highlights
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Engage critically with political themes in exhibition making
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Collaborate with curators and artists, including Doreen Mende, Somrak Sila, Valentina Viviani
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Gain insight into the 13th Berlin Biennale’s curatorial approach
