Event Finissage of the exhibitions Atelierhof Werenzhain & Markt 20, Closing Reception
Section Biennale
Date 16 Aug 2026
Info 2:00 p.m.
Location Atelierhof Werenzhain, District Elbe-Elster
Address Werenzhainer Hauptstr. 76, 03253 Doberlug-Kirchhain (Dobrjoług-Góstkow)
To mark the conclusion of the exhibitions at Haus am Markt 20 and Atelierhof Werenzhain, the two venues will come together once more.
The joint closing event invites visitors to experience the various artistic perspectives in context and to continue the dialogue between industrial heritage, vacant spaces, and contemporary art.
The evening begins and ends with impressive performances. An artist talk featuring participating artists from both exhibitions offers insights into the creation of the works and their engagement with the respective locations. The focus is on exchange, questions, and conversation—as a joint conclusion to the two exhibitions and as the finale of the Elbe-Elster stop on the 1st openart Lausitz Biennale.
2:00—2:45 p.m. Performance by tanzkompanie golde g.
3:00 — 4:30 p.m. Artist talk with participating artists from both exhibitions
5:00 — 6:00 p.m. Rythm / Flow: Live audiovisual taiko performance by artist Simono
The event is free of charge and does not require registration.
Artists
Astrid Weichelt
Astrid Weichelt (born in 1953 in Freiberg, East Germany) is a visual artist who has lived and worked in Berlin since 1984. Since 2014, she has also been working as a freelancer for the State Museums of Berlin in the field of education and outreach.
more about Astrid WeicheltCihangir Gümüstürkmen
Cihangir Gümüştürkmen (born in 1964 in Izmir, Turkey) is a visual artist and performer who has lived in Berlin since 1977. He was active in Berlin’s cultural scene for many years as a performer, dancer, and actor.
more about Cihangir GümüstürkmenDaniela Butsch
Daniela Butsch (born in Mannheim in 1957) is a multimedia artist and curator.
more about Daniela ButschDetlef Schweiger
Detlef Schweiger (born in 1958 in Düsseldorf, West Germany) is a visual artist who lives and works in Dresden, where he spent his childhood and youth. He studied art education, design theory, painting, and graphic arts at Humboldt University in …
more about Detlef SchweigerGolde Grunske
Die tanzkompanie golde g. hat ihren Sitz in Cottbus. Gegründet im Oktober 2008 von Golde Grunske, arbeitet sie in unterschiedlicher Besetzung im Stil des Zeitgenössischen Tanzes.
more about Golde GrunskeInna Artemova
Inna Artemova (born in 1972 in Moscow, USSR) is a visual artist who has lived and worked in Berlin since 1998. She studied architecture at the Moscow Architectural Institute and graduated with an award from the Russian Federation.
more about Inna ArtemovaJohanna Reich
Johanna Reich, born in Minden, studied from 2000 to 2006—followed by a master’s year—at the Münster Academy of Fine Arts under Andreas Köpnick (*1960), Paul Isenrath (b. 1936), and Guillaume Bijl (b. 1946).
more about Johanna ReichKarsten Kelsch
Karsten Kelsch (born in 1962 in Hoyerswerde, Germany) lives and works in Panketal. He studied painting under Daniel Fischer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava.
more about Karsten KelschKatrin Günther
Katrin Günther (born in 1970 in Elsterwerda) is a visual artist. She studied architecture at the Brandenburg University of Technology in Cottbus and at the University of Milan.
more about Katrin GüntherKatrin Trost
Katrin Trost ist bildende Künstlerin und lebt und arbeitet in Offenbach und Frankfurt am Main. Von 1997 bis 2005 studierte sie Visuelle Kommunikation im Bereich Freie Gestaltung mit den Schwerpunkten Bildhauerei und Malerei an der Hochschule für …
more about Katrin TrostMaria Arendt
Maria Arendt (born in 1968 in Moscow, USSR) works as an artist in the fields of textiles, graphic art, illustration, and collage. After completing her training at the Moscow College of Art and Industry, her artistic practice now focuses on …
more about Maria ArendtLuzie Kork
Luzie Kork (born 1995 in Berlin, Germany) is a visual artist who lives and works in Berlin. Her artistic practice spans installation, performance, objects, text, and collaborative formats. She studied Transdisciplinary Art at the University of …
more about Luzie KorkMeggie Schneider
Meggie Schneider (b. 1963 in Cologne) is a Berlin-based artist and filmmaker. She studied under Harun Farocki and Heinz Emigholz (among others) at the University of the Arts (UdK) Berlin.
more about Meggie SchneiderMira Dubian & Luka Lětko
Mira Dubian (*2001) is a student of Slavic Studies in Leipzig. She grew up immersed in the Lower Sorbian language and culture, which she continues to actively cultivate today in both traditional and subcultural contexts. Luka Lětko (born 2003) is …
more about Mira Dubian & Luka LětkoNezaket Ekici
Nezaket Ekici (born in 1970 in Kırşehir, Turkey) works internationally as a performance artist and lives in Berlin and Stuttgart.
more about Nezaket EkiciPhilipp Eichhorn
Philipp Eichhorn (born in Berlin in 1983) is a visual artist who lives and works in Halle (Saale). He studied painting and textile arts at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design in Halle under Prof. Ulrich Reimkasten and graduated with …
more about Philipp EichhornSabine Schäfer
Sabine Schäfer (born in 1957 in Karlsruhe) is a media artist and composer who lives and works in Karlsruhe. After studying piano and composition at the Karlsruhe University of Music, she earned her concert exam in 1992.
more about Sabine SchäferSebastian Klug
Sebastian Klug (*1981 in München/BRD) ist ein bildender Künstler und Fotograf mit Sitz in Berlin. Er studierte Architektur an der Technischen Universität Cottbus und schloss sein Studium nach Auslandsaufenthalten an der IUAV Venedig und der ETSA …
more about Sebastian KlugSiegfried Kober
Siegfried Kober was born in Hanover in 1951; he lives and works in Prignitz (Brandenburg). He studied visual communication and sculpture at the HdK Berlin, and subsequently became a master student under Prof. Harro Jacob.
more about Siegfried KoberSimono
Simono is an audiovisual artist working at the intersection of drawing and objects, sound, performance, and installation. She has been working as a draftsman, graphic designer, and media artist for decades. In the 1980s, she studied visual …
more about SimonoSüheyla Asci
Süheyla Asci (born 1961 in Kars, Turkey) lives and works in Berlin. She studied painting at the University of the Arts in Bremen under Prof. Greune and at the University of the Arts in Berlin under Prof. Hirsig and Prof. Klaus Fußmann, where she was …
more about Süheyla AsciSwen Bernitz
Swen Bernitz (b. 1970, East Berlin, GDR) is a photographer who lives and works in Zossen, Brandenburg. After studying business administration, he initially worked as a banker and management consultant. As a self-taught photographer, he turned to …
more about Swen Bernitztohu & bohu
Tohu & Bohu wurde 2015 in Berlin von Daria Wartalska und Prisca Wüst gegründet und arbeitet seit 2022 in erweiterter Konstellation mit Reiner Maria Matysik. Ihre gemeinsamen Projekte verbinden künstlerische und gestalterische Ansätze mit …
more about tohu & bohuVictoria Gentsch
Victoria Gentsch (born in 1991 in Hagen a.T.W., Germany) is a visual artist specializing in sculpture, photography, and performance; she lives and works in Dresden.
more about Victoria Gentsch