KOW Berlin

KOW Berlin is a renowned art gallery that has played a central role in the international art scene since its opening in September 2009 in Berlin-Mitte. Founded by Alexander Koch and Nikolaus Oberhuber, KOW focuses on promoting socially oriented art and addressing a broad international audience.

KOW represents international artists from various generations, cultural backgrounds, and cross-media approaches. The gallery has distinguished itself through its dedicated work with artists such as Franz Erhard Walther, Barbara Hammer, Alice Creischer, Candice Breitz, Tobias Zielony, Renzo Martens, Michael E. Smith, Hiwa K, and the Russian artist group Chto Delat. Many of these artists had their first gallery exhibitions in Europe at KOW.

The gallery offers a variety of exhibitions, curatorial formats, and publications that engage with social realities and political challenges. In addition to physical exhibitions in Berlin and the former location in Madrid, KOW also provides online exhibitions and events to ensure a global reach.

The mission of KOW is to promote socially oriented art and provide a platform for artists who address the social and political issues of our time. The gallery is committed to fostering aesthetic awareness and aims to raise consciousness about important societal topics. Through its work, KOW seeks to contribute to cultural and societal discourse.

Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information, KOW's focus on social and political issues reflects a commitment to sustainable and responsible cultural practice. The gallery supports artists who address current social and ecological challenges in their work, thereby promoting a cultural dialogue that can contribute to a more sustainable and just society.

Since spring 2019, KOW has been located on Lindenstraße in Kreuzberg, after previously being housed in a building designed by Arno Brandlhuber at Brunnenstraße 9 in Berlin-Mitte. The gallery continues to be an important player in the international art scene and continues its work with innovative exhibitions and projects.

KOW Berlin is thus not only a gallery but also a cultural and social meeting point that underscores the importance of art as a means of societal reflection and change.

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