The Spreepark, its past, present and future, shape the programming of the Spreepark Art Space. The landscape functions as a reference point and a place of action at the same time. Art creates new impulses: inscribing itself into the entire structure of the park through the works permanently installed throughout the park, temporary exhibitions and projects. Art reflects and conveys the developments within the park.
Working with architects and engineers, among others, artists will create sitespecific artworks – some ephemeral, others permanent. Former amusement park attractions such as the old Ferris Wheel and Monte Carlo Drive will be brought back to life as artistic interventions until Spreepark’s anticipated opening in 2027. Developed works include those by artists Iván Argote, Böhler & Orendt, Claudia Comte, Sol Calero, modulorbeat, realities:united and Stefan Shankland.
Opened in 1969 as "The Plänterwald Culture Park", Spreepark was the only fixed amusement park in the GDR. In addition to fairground attractions, there were regular dance events, concerts and children's entertainment. After the reunification, the park was maintained, modernised and extended by several new attractions. After the new operators had to declare insolvency in 2001, the park was closed and nature began reclaiming the area.
In 2014, the Spreepark returned to the ownership of the state of Berlin. Since 2016, Grün Berlin has been responsible for the concept, project development, realization and management of the park, which will once again be open to the public.
The new Spreepark opens in several stages: The beer garden at the Eierhäuschen has already opened in May 2023, the Eierhäuschen as an art house and restaurant in 2024, followed by the remaining sections of the park by 2027.
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