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until 24.04. | #4611ARTatBerlin | AOA;87 shows from 22 March 2025 (Opening: 21.03.) the exhibition “Galatea will Freiheit” (> Galatea wants freedom) by the artist Martine Johanna.
AOA;87 presents the solo exhibition “Galatea Will Freiheit” by Dutch artist Martine Johanna. The exhibition intertwines perceptions of ancient Greek mythology with contemporary themes of strength, poetry, escapism, and dark humor. Painted like living sculptures—flawless, graceful, and timeless—these figures are not merely objects of admiration but embodiments of power: both fragile and untamed, mythical yet deeply human. They evoke a quiet, introspective resilience, inviting the viewer into a space where logic is suspended—a world where the boundaries between wakefulness and dreams blur, at once beautiful and enigmatic.
Laughing until it hurts, 2025, Arcyl on wood, customised frame, 100 x 70 x 5.5 cm
Some figures are infused with dark humor—irony and wit manifest in floating heads, referencing the beheading of Medusa. This nods to the ways in which women, influenced by male-dominated perspectives, often judge one another.
A Cella, 2025, Acrylic on linen, 140 cm x 100 cm x 2,5 cm
The exhibition reflects on the construction of identity from the artist’s deeply personal perspective—a process in which memory, cultural influences, and self-perception intertwine. It is an open exploration and modern interpretation of mythology, contemporary life, and individual experience, all merging into a surreal world where power carries both an internal and external dimension.
At its core, the exhibition exists within the tension of a reality where the limits of female strength are constantly redefined and challenged. A reflection on the myths we carry within us, the beauty in our imperfections, and the seductive power of dreams that steal our sleep.
Artist talk:
On March 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the moderated artist talk “VENUS TALK” will take place, where artists Ida-Marie Corell and Martine Johanna will discuss feminism and art.
Opening: Friday, 21. March 2025, 6 – 9 pm.
Exhibition dates: Saturday, 22. March 2025 until Thursday, 24. April 2025
To the gallery
Title image caption: Outlooker, 2025, arcyl on wood, customised frame, 43 x 33 x 5.5 cm
Exhibition Martine Johanna | AOA;87 | Zeitgenössische Kunst in Berlin | Contemporary Art | Ausstellungen Berlin Galerien | ART at Berlin
