The exhibition, curated by the art education office Ephra, does not show "art for children", but creates an experiential space in which children's needs are the starting point for art experiences - so that everyone, big or small, feels welcome, seen and taken seriously. The point is to let one's own questions and ideas reverberate in the art space and thus to compare them with the themes of the artists - thus possibly creating new paths in the mind, the visitors becoming a significant part of the exhibition.

For 15 weeks, 22 outstanding contemporary artists present their works: Jeppe Hein, for example, asks visitors to paint their current emotional mood as a self-portrait on the wall. The outlines of solitary confinement cells by Nadia Kaabi-Linke question punitive systems in society, while Tomás Saraceno uses spiders to symbolize the complex interconnectedness of nature, the environment, and people. The route descriptions on Christian Jankowski's carpets trace the paths of his travels, whereas the imprints of a dog can already be found in Haus Kunst Mitte and are tracked down by Karin Sander. And Ayumi Paul invites visitors to sing together to measure the interaction of sound and space.

Ephra's art educators will be on hand to offer advice and assistance to visitors. The exhibition is also accompanied by a wide range of educational and workshop programs for school classes.

Curator: Rebecca Raue

Curatorial assistance: Katharina Oberle

Project management Ephra: Maxi Süß

Project management Haus Kunst Mitte: Dr. Anna Havemann

Who are EPHRA?

Ephra is a non-profit organization based in Berlin. Founder Rebecca Raue's goal is to "create spaces of connectedness and promote sustainable relational skills." In addition to the above-mentioned studio visits (Ephra on the road), Ephra designs art education programs for schools, museums, as well as institutions, and conducts them itself.

More at www.ephra.de

Opening hours: Thu-Sun 12-18

Admission: € 5 / reduced € 3 per person (free up to 18 years).