Built in 1847 Kunstquartier Bethanien is a former hospital and continued to serve as one until 1970. Plans to demolish and replace the building with social housing were countered through occupation, citizens’ intiatives and conservationists. Since then, the building has offered space for cultural and artistic institutions. Aside from Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien, there are the BBK Berlin printing studio, artist studios, project spaces for exhibitions and theater and dance, the Friedrichshain Kreuzberg district music school…
Image caption: ©Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien
ART at Berlin: Art in Berlin Kunstquartier Bethanien