There are inanimate and animate bodies, real and virtual, abstract and geometric, idealized and abused, normative and abnormal bodies. The human body is a central theme of the visual arts. The human body in all its forms of consciousness, its social and historical location and its relation to nature.

The exhibition BODIES IN TROUBLE reflects recent social developments and discussions about gender belonging, gender roles, discrimination and racism. In order to approach this complex topic from different perspectives, twelve international women artists, seven of whom live in Berlin and five in London, were invited. For them, it is essential to create spaces for dialogue. Dialogue between the works in an exhibition and between artists and the public, especially now after years of isolation due to the Corona pandemic. The gathered paintings, sculptures, films and installations reflect the world experiences of the artists. A dialogue is made possible between different artistic views, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and sexual orientations.

The participating artists address the traditional and misogynous representation of the female body in Western art as well as in the media; the regulation and suppression of the female body through medicine and research. They fight for the enforcement of inclusive habits of representation and identification. Their struggles are conducted on and around their bodies with self-reflection, humor, and art historical knowledge. In times of existential threat, the artists see their role as resisting and offering conversation.

BODIES IN TROUBLE is shown at Haus Kunst Mitte parallel to the exhibition TROUBLED NATURE – Verein der Berliner Künstlerinnen 1867.