To mark its 50th anniversary, Künstlerhaus Bethanien 2024 has published a comprehensive anniversary publication under the direction of Christoph Tannert. This English-language reader brings together key texts from this publication and offers a multi-layered insight into the development, working methods and significance of the institution.
The contributions approach Künstlerhaus Bethanien from different perspectives and shed light on its history as well as its political, social and topographical location. In doing so, it becomes clear how closely the institutional development is linked to the respective historical contexts – from the early years to the present.
Another focus is on the transformation of the exhibition program, the International Studio Programme and the annual BE Magazine. The texts trace how curatorial approaches, artistic practices and international networks have changed and expanded over five decades.
The reader is aimed at an international audience and is suitable both as an introduction to the history of Künstlerhaus Bethanien and as in-depth reading for readers with an interest in institutional practice, contemporary art and cultural-political contexts.
Published by: Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Authors: Antje Weitzel, Michael Haerdter, Jean-Baptiste Joly, Mark Gisbourne, Marius Babias, Claudia Wahjudi, Helmut Höge, Thomas Kapielsky, Hannelore Fobo, Valeria Schulte-Fischedick, Jens Asthoff, Ingeborg Ruthe
Editors: Antje Weitzel, Valeria Schulte-Fischedick, Maximilian Rauschenbach
Translation: Michael Turnbull
Proofreading: Patrick Kremer
Design: Torsten Illner, Tobias Jacob
12 ✕ 18 cm, 160 pages