Neukölln is a vibrant and prominent location for Berlin’s contemporary art scene. With a large number of studios, art and project spaces, the district has developed into an important center for artistic production. Since 2017, the Department of Culture, in cooperation with Kulturnetzwerk Neukölln e.V. and STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH, has been recognizing and promoting outstanding art production in Neukölln by awarding the Neuköllner Kunstpreis.
From a large number of applications, a jury of five art professionals has nominated a total of eight artists who live or work in Neukölln. Galerie im Saalbau presents the works of the nominees in a group exhibition, giving visitors an authentic insight into the diverse art production of Neukölln artists.
Nominated for Neuköllner Kunstpreis 2025 are:
Rita Adib, Fernanda Figueiredo, Ida Lawrence, Tra My Nguyen, Vanessa Amoah Opoku, Asako Shiroki, Bea Targosz, Helin Ulas
The awards are endowed with a total of 6,000 euros:
1st prize - 3,000 Euro
2nd prize - 2,000 Euro
3rd prize - 1,000 Euro
A special prize will be awarded by STADT UND LAND Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft mbH in the form of a purchase.
The jury consists of:
Yolanda Kaddu-Mulindwa (Director of the Municipal Galleries Neukölln)
Kat Nowak (Festival Director 48 Stunden Neukölln)
Malte Pieper (curator)
Katharina Reich (artist and prize winner 2023)
Catherine Rose Evans (artist and prize winner 2020)
The jury was chaired (without voting rights) by Nora Zender.
Exhibition from February 15 to May 11, 2025
Curatorial assistance: Diana Nowak and Clara von Schwerin
