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Universität der Künste Berlin's Annual Student Exhibition Opens Doors to the Public
The Universität der Künste Berlin (UdK) is set to host its annual student exhibition, known as "Rundgang – Tage der offenen Tür", from July 18 to July 20, 2025. The event, which opens on July 18 at 16:00, offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a diverse range of artistic disciplines and student work across multiple venues in Berlin.
Opening Times
The exhibition will be open from July 18, 2025, from 16:00 onward and continues through July 20, with exact daily hours not specified, typically open throughout the day.
Venues and Faculties Featured
The exhibition will showcase work from various departments, including fine art, design, architecture, performing arts, music, and more. Here's a brief overview of what to expect:
- Fine Art (Bildende Kunst): Ateliers and studios will display painting, sculpture, performance, and other visual arts.
- Architecture (part of Gestaltung / Design): Design projects and spatial works will be on display at UdK's Hardenbergstrasse location (Hardenbergstrasse 33, 10587 Berlin).
- Music (Musik): Concerts, sound installations, and musical performances will take place in music faculties and rehearsal rooms.
- Performing Arts (Darstellende Kunst): Dance, theater, performances, concerts, and related presentations will be held.
- Interdisciplinary centers such as the Hochschulübergreifendes Zentrum Tanz Berlin and the Jazz-Institut Berlin will also be featured.
Exploring the Exhibition
During the Rundgang, workshops, studios, rehearsal rooms, and public areas will open their doors to visitors, providing insights into the creative processes and finished works of UdK students across these disciplines. There will also be information and advisory services for prospective students interested in learning more about the university's programs.
Highlights of the Exhibition
- The Hardenbergstraße building in Charlottenburg houses the department of fine art and architecture and serves as a good starting point for the exhibition.
- The Medienhaus in Schoeneberg is a venue for the UdK student exhibition, showcasing film and media projects developed by the UdK students.
- The music and performing arts department will present shows and concerts on Fasanenstraße.
- Nine of the 23 venues at the UdK will open their doors for the exhibition.
- This year marks the 50th anniversary of the UdK's founding in 1975.
- Notable alumni include Alicja Kwade, who was first discovered at her degree show in 2004, and Deniz Şimşek, who won the German Short Film Award in 2024.
The Significance of the Rundgang
The Rundgang is a significant event in the UdK calendar and can be transformative for some students. It provides a rare opportunity to encounter never-before-exhibited work from students across various departments. The students are eager to see how people respond to their work during the Rundgang.
Despite facing funding cuts, resulting in a hiring freeze, the UdK remains committed to showcasing the talent and creativity of its students. The Rundgang is a testament to the university's dedication to nurturing the next generation of artists and performers.
- Visitors can immerse themselves in the various departments of the Universität der Künste Berlin (UdK), including education-and-self-development opportunities such as fine art, architecture, music, and performing arts, during the annual student exhibition "Rundgang – Tage der offenen Tür" from lifestyle perspectives.
- The Rundgang serves as an crucial event in the UdK calendar, providing not only a platform for students to exhibit never-before-seen work across multiple disciplines but also offering prospective students a unique chance to learn more about lifestyle choices and educational programs available at the university.
