The mid nineties saw a interesting phenomenon in Berlin: many “creatives”, artists, coming from all over the world came to Berlin. The cheap and derelict space offered especially by the eastern part of the city was perfect for a new art scene to flourish and grow. Old shops and storage premises were the perfect spaces to host the new art galleries. A multicultural community of writers, artists, musicians and poet set up in the district of Mitte and the neighborhood, turning the area into an international art district. Berlin Free exhibitions provide a great way to get a cultural low cost fix, perfect for every budget traveler. The main street in which you can find the most important free galleries is Augustrasse, a vibrant street with nice cafes and bar. The galleries do not charge entrance fees, so that you can create your own free art tour. It’s not a case that this street is also named “East Berlin’s Art Mile”. The follow three item list wants to provide a suggestion on which gallery you cannot miss, some of Mitte’s best-kept secrets. All these three galleries are located close to each other on the great Augustrasse. Come and enjoy the creative ambience of the district, a true Berlin experience.

Arndt & Partner
Founded in 2002, this gallery showcases growing international artists such as Hirishi Sugito, Fabirce Hybert and Sophie Calle. A recent Sophie Calle’s show has explored her own life as a journey by means of photography, video and text. A “special” journey, in the intention of the artist, foretold to her thourgh a fortuneteller. The galley entrance is free and this is the location: Auguststrasse 35, 10119 Berlin – Mitte. Times: Tue-Fri 14:00-19:00, Sat 11:00-17:00. Upcoming shows by Andrea Golder and Ralf Ziervogel (until June).

DNA
DNA gallery was founded in 2001 and it has never stopped showcasing Berlin based international artists. The idea is provide a platform for contemporary art and the related debate, giving space also to works such as street installations and graphics. DNA curators are keeping connection with other galleries and institutions all over Europe. DNA gallery is definitely a places to visit (for free) if you are in love with contemporary arts. Location: Auguststrasse 20, 10119 Berlin- Mitte. Times: Tue-Fri 11:00-18:00 / Free entrance.

Galerie Rosella Junck
Close to the DNA, there’s another interesting art gallery: the Galerie Rosella Junck. Floor to ceiling windows give the passer by a striking impression of the piece of art that are exhibited within. This gallery showcases not only artists based in Berlin but it is fully open. Recent shows have included Jens Gussek works. Gussek is a very prolific German artist who has worked and exhibited all over the world; he exhibited there his interesting sculptural glass works. Location: Auguststrasse. 28,10117 Berlin - Mitte. Opening Times Tue- Sat 13:00-19:00. The entrance is free.

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