Farewell Event: "Goodbye Spielhalle KUNST" on 23rd August, 2025 - 19 months of artistic expression and ingenuity concluded
In the heart of Greifswald, the cultural hub of the city has been buzzing with excitement over the past 19 months. The KUNST arcade, established in 2024, has been a beacon for contemporary art, showcasing artists from Greifswald, the region, nationwide, and internationally. However, after 19 months, the KUNST arcade, located at Mühlenstraße 27/28, is set to close its doors on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The farewell party promises to be a memorable event, featuring music, performances, soundscapes, and sound collages. A big thank you goes to all the artists, curators, and visitors who contributed to the KUNST arcade's success during its tenure.
Meanwhile, Greifswald has been transformed into a Caspar-David-Friedrich city due to the diverse cultural program offered during the celebrations for the 250th birthday of the renowned German Romantic painter. The celebrations, which have attracted a large number of visitors, concluded after over 600 days.
Over 752 events were organized as part of the celebrations, with the diverse cultural program offering a succession of exhibitions, performances, and workshops. The exhibitions included works by students, a selection from the 2025 State Art Show, historical drawings, and diverse contemporary positions.
The current exhibition at the KUNST arcade is titled 'Birthday Celebration: Lena Schmidt and Pauline Stopp'. For more information about the celebrations for the 250th birthday of Caspar David Friedrich in Greifswald, visit www.caspardavid250.de/spielhallekunst.
It is worth noting that the organization that organized the farewell party for the KUNST-Arcade is not explicitly named in the search results. However, based on the related context about art-related events and institutions in Hamburg, it could possibly be linked to the Harun Farocki Institut or the Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg, though this is not confirmed in the results found.
The Jubilee Office, which played a significant role in organizing the celebrations for the 250th birthday of Caspar David Friedrich in Greifswald, would like to express their gratitude to all the organizers and visitors for making the diverse cultural program possible. More than half a million visitors attended the events during the celebrations, making it a memorable and successful event.
As the KUNST arcade prepares to close, it leaves behind a legacy of contemporary art and a city transformed by the celebrations for Caspar David Friedrich's 250th birthday. It is a testament to the power of art and culture to bring people together and create unforgettable experiences.
