Infamous, fearless, even crazy - these are the attributes given to Berlin Kidz, a group of daredevils living and working in and around German capital. They have worked hard to earn the reputation of the most audacious graffiti group in town, always preparing a new action and pushing the limits. They leave their marks descending down the tallest Berlin structures on nothing but a ro
Vivid, expressive and pictographic, billboard posters OX disperses throughout the visual universe impose on our senses with a peculiar charm. Unfastened by complicated narratives, they instantly settle within our visual field as something welcome and natural, opening an unexpected door to a different kind of urban aesthetics. Imbued with a healthy dose of humor, OX’s outdoor pictures m
Ever fascinated by the street for its experimental potential, OX has spent decades developing a style unlike any other. Known as a billboard hijacker, he has been pasting his collages and designs all around Europe, aiming to draw attention to a different kind of urban aesthetics. His strong, schematic and colorful images are infused with a good dose of humor, without ever turning banal
Every art form or art movement have their specific language. We can find many art historical dictionaries or glossaries in any library in virtually every language. Still, one of the biggest art movements - Street Art and Graffiti in a broader sense - has been deprived of its right to have such a lexicon. This is why we embarked on a neverending journey of starting and building
A movement, an accumulation of styles, a powerful public display of creativity or a social critique, Urban Art can be regarded from many different angles. Those who delve more into the theory of art can surely recognize manifold connections Urban Art has with various avant-garde and postmodern art movements of the 20th century, but we sadly m
The world is experiencing a trend of urbanization, while experts estimate that by the year 2050, about 66% of the planet’s population will reside within cities. Good or bad, cities are definitely the future of the human race, as rapidly growing, everchanging centers of economy, politics, and culture. Ever since the industrial revolution, ongoing changes have go
Emerging from the groundbreaking West Berlin Gallery and the legendary Stattbad Berlin, OPEN WALLS Gallery was founded as a unique space promoting free expression and public art. It grew into an important landmark for every Urban Art lover and served as a forward-thinking platform for Urban Art, maintaining a focus on urban contemporary, street art and public art movements.
OPEN WALLS was driven by Guillaume Trotin and Élodie Bellanger, the french couple behind the gallery, whose shared passion for Public Art shaped a program focused on young emerging talent. Their dynamic agenda aimed to excite and inspire. OPEN WALLS became more than a conventional art gallery, it was an experience, a think-tank and the heart of a community.
We trust you enjoyed our program as much as we did!
