Exhibition Tanzflächen der Wiedervereinigung at Kraftwerk
· re:union Radio editorial · 1 min read
At Kraftwerk Berlin, the exhibition Tanzflächen der Wiedervereinigung presents insights into the post-reunification era.
At Kraftwerk on Köpenicker Straße in Berlin, the exhibition Tanzflächen der Wiedervereinigung is on display. Produced by the Berlin Clubcommission, the project was co-curated by Katharin Ahrend. It focuses on the era following the fall of the Wall and the rise of techno culture, addressing themes of new beginnings alongside loss, uncertainty, and depression.
Underground spaces under the name SOURCE
The presentation uses underground areas of the venue under the name SOURCE. Visitors are admitted in smaller groups and must sign a liability waiver at the entrance. The route passes through corridors filled with rubble, pipes, and fog, featuring CRT monitors displaying historical video material.
Artifacts and diverse perspectives
The display area includes archival materials hung from metal grids and tables with original artifacts. Items on display include:
- Fanzines, photographs, and handwritten lyrics
- Vintage tape recorders and aged flyers
- Worn Sabotage sweaters
- An older eMac displaying digital zines
Beyond early archival footage from Tresor, the exhibition covers scenes outside the capital, such as youth clubs in smaller East German towns, alongside punk, hip-hop, and queer subcultures. It also features Björn Reichhardt's video installation Blindman Leading Blindman about the youth center Der Club in Saxony-Anhalt, documenting youth culture, hardcore music, job losses, and resistance to neo-fascism.
Source: Groove
