Märkisches Museum

In this clip, Vanessa Hoffmann shows us her perspective on the Berlin club culture. She was born in Berlin, she is 22 years old and lives and studies in her hometown.

In this clip, Mohamad Khalil shows us the last remaining original piece from the Brandenburg Gate’s Quadriga, which was designed by Johann Gottfried Schadow in 1789. Mohamad has been a tour guide in the Neukölln district since February 2017. On his tours, he explains how multifaceted Berlin is and how it can be a welcoming home for anyone.

In this clip, Lutz Pepping shows us the Wilsnacker bell in the Märkischen Museum’s Great Hall. He is a freelance art and culture guide and works for the Stadtmuseum Berlin, among other places.

In this clip, Ali Panahi takes us on a tour of the [Probe]Räume ([Test]Spaces). He also worked there himself during his federal volunteer service. The writing utensils on display there remind him of his childhood in Afghanistan. They are also closely linked to his work as a calligrapher. Ali fears that the art of handwriting will become increasingly less important due to electronic communication.

In this clip, 23-year-old Alungoo shows us the “Gegensätze” [opposites] room, which is part of the permanent exhibition. She’s an art student and focuses on the topics of origin, transnational identity and the critique of racism. You can find her work on her website and you can follow her work progress on her Instagram account.