Clockwork Banana

group show

with

Joseph BEUYS, Barbara COLLINET, Bernhard HEISIG, Johannes HEISIG, Markus LÜPERTZ, A.R. PENCK, Gerhard RICHTER, Nam June PAIK, Sigmar POLKE, Hartmut RITZERFELD, Joerg STRUNZ, Katharina von WERZ

With the solo exhibition Meme Paintings, SomoS presents Jiyeon Kim’s new group of paintings, conceived in Berlin early 2020 during her Berlin artist residency, offering a comprehensive look at the unique creative vision of this prolific young South-Korean artist that consistently bridges real and online life in exciting ways.

In her work, Jiyeon Kim consistently explores ways of representing the individual in our digital era. Most of her work uses acrylic paint, and combines elements of abstraction with figuration. Deeply invested in reinterpreting the art of portraiture in a contemporary way, she focuses on the ways in which our attitudes toward depictions of the human face and figure have changed with the rise of the internet and digital technology.

Her latest workgroup, the Meme Paintings, comprises 11 paintings, ranging from 20 x 30cm in size to 165 x 125 cm, all using mixed media on canvas. In the series, started in 2020, Jiyeon Kim’s work evolves from “selfie” to “story,” from private to public figures, from using candid imagery to overly familiar ones, as she moves beyond her earlier relatively straight frontal portraiture to visualize new and more complex ideas about the ways in which we interact with the internet, and the fleeting narratives it creates within our own minds.

Visitors Information

We are taking precautions to ensure the safety of our patrons and staff, and ask that all visitors to the gallery wear face masks or scarf and maintain the recommended distance of 2m. In this gradual reopening period, visitors are advised to schedule a private visit through the form at the end of this page; or by emailing somos@somos-arts.org.

SOCIAL // Spree Weekly Meetup // Meet & Rave

Everyone is welcome <3

This weekly event is an amazing opportunity to meet people from all over the world & have fun together!

You’re welcome to invite your friends or come over by yourself to meet wonderful people, have conversations, make new friends, party, explore the city and exchange your life stories etc….

It’s been 2 years with this event, we have met so many inspiring people and made so many spectacular friends. We are grateful to everyone who we met / about to meet through this event, because of your beautiful souls and your openness, we can achieve to have LOVE, CARING and PEACE in our communities!

We welcome you to join our community’s group to be updated & connected!

Telegram (Spree Ravers)//
http://bit.ly/berlinsocialchat

Facebook group//
http://bit.ly/SpreeRaversBerlin

Meeting time//
From 21:00

Meeting point//
By the river “Spree” directly in front of Eastside gallery on the side of Schlesisches Tor (Ubahn station)

Link of the location;
https://goo.gl/maps/YckczdwnfLdBSeEx5

To spot us, look for the stairs that next to the bridge, walk down then turn left, there you’ll see a big group chitchatting in English. That’s us;)

Bring your own drinks and snacks, there are also plenty shops and restaurants around the area that you can buy your needs from.

It’s all about love and the good vibes ♥

FOOD // Daniel Does McRibs at Protokoll (Afternoon pop-up)

I’ve been talking about this one for a longggggg time and we’re finally ready to do it.

After a lot of thought and planning I’m finally ready to give you my take on the iconic McRib.

First I want to mention that probably the most important part of the original is the SHAPE itself. That ridculously fake looking rack of ribs shape complete with something that’s supposed to represent bones. I didn’t want to make these without that so thanks to the Berlin office of Formlabs the moulds have been 3D printed, ready to make these legit.

Unlike the original, which is simply ground pork, pressed into shape, mine will include actual rib meat from barbecue babyback ribs, slow cooked and shredded, then grilled and glazed with an authentic Memphis barbecue sauce.
That gets topped with diced white onion, sliced homemade garlic pickles and an extra lashing of that barbecue sauce before sitting pretty inside a polenta dusted bun, fresh from Bekarei.
If you want, you can upgrade it to a deluxe sandwich and add smoked streaky bacon (The Sausage Man Never Sleeps) and Swiss Cheese.
Vegans and veggies alike can get the same thing but I’ll make some of the patties from Next Level plant based meat and even mix some pulled barbecue jackfruit in there so you don’t miss out!

This one will be fucking epic, so get on board ASAP

SOCIAL // Klunkerkranich Rooftop Beer Garden

THE KLUNKERKRANICH CULTURAL ROOF GARDEN above Neukölln Arcaden

The Klunkerkranich is a cultural roof garden that, in addition to spacious and green outdoor areas and the most panoramic view of Berlin indoor, now offers concerts, a DJ program, readings, cinema, culinary delights and more over two floors.

The greenery sprouts in the garden, flocks of birds hover over the roof in a formation flight and inside there is a first-class cultural program. The Klunkerkranich, located in the pulsating heart of North Neukölln, is an integral part of the neighborhood. Since 2013, the Klunkerkranich has been attracting old Kiez rocks, new Berliners and visitors from all over the world to the top parking level of the Neukölln Arkaden. In addition to the spacious and green outdoor areas, cozy huts with a diverse cultural program attract visitors: from readings to poetry slams, from concerts to DJ sets, from cinema to markets. With the opening of the second hut “Behind the Alps” in October 2017, the Klunkerkranich creates space for new formats and rentals and is increasingly developing into a cultural village on the roof. Sequel follows!

Cosmic Comedy Club with Free Vegetarian & Vegan Pizza
Saturday 11th July 2020

All coronavirus safety measures will be in place on the night, seats will be arranged in groups of 5 people with distancing between groups, please buy/reserve tickets in advance as we will have limited spaces.

5 people Group discount tickets are also available from our website. https://cosmiccomedy.club/comedy

Hosted by: Dharmander Singh (UK) & Neil Numb Comedy (SCOT)

★★★★★ THE ACTS ★★★★★

Todd Stuchiner (US)
Chris Davis (SCOT)
Carmen Chraim (LEB)
Neil Numb Comedy (SCOT)

Please Join our “Berlin Comedy” Telegram Group Chat: http://bit.ly/berlinsocialchat

English Comedy Club Berlin, first of all, This is a perfect way to dive into the flourishing English-speaking comedy scene in Berlin furthermore Cosmic Comedy is a place where locals and Berlin visitors meet finally Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy in central Berlin (Mitte).

Doors open at 7.45pm. Before the show starts at 9pm you can purchase 2for1 drinks on chosen beverages at our bar (except on Saturdays) which is also the place where you get your free apple shots. After that have a slice or two of delicious vegetarian and vegan pizza at 8.15pm which we have brought in from one of the most popular Italian restaurants in Berlin. Once all the free pizza is eaten the show begins and you can lean back and enjoy Berlin’s local comedians, international acts as wells as the occasional first-timers.

★★★★★ SHOW INFORMATION ★★★★★

Furthermore, you will be very pleased to hear that the venue is Non-Smoking and has a “Nice people only policy!”

Wheelchair access available, please just let a staff member know when you arrive.

Finally, all the FREE pizza is vegetarian and vegan, we have over 5 meters but please remember its while stocks last, so please arrive before 8.15pm to avoid disappointment.

Every Monday & Thursday ~ Open Mic
Every Friday & Saturday ~ Showcase

★★★★★ ADVANCED TICKETS ★★★★★

Tickets are available on the door from 7.45pm, or in advance online
Advanced tickets: https://cosmiccomedy.club/comedy

Ticket price includes 7% VAT

★★★★★ THE VENUE ★★★★★

Bar 1820 @ Belushi´s, Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 41, 10178, Berlin
http://bit.ly/2PU6Mcz