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“Anima Ferrea – the Iron Soul”

Art meets Spectator

by Metallwerkstatt im Kunsthaus Tacheles

2008‐2010

Metallwerkstatt in

the

Kunsthaus

Tacheles,

Berlin

Mitte,

has

been

presenting the art project “Anima Ferrea – the Iron Soul” since

February 2008. “Anima Ferrea” was initiated by the sculptor

Hüseyin Arda as a joint project and exhibition of a number of

international artists connected to the Metallwerkstatt. The art

collective

“Anima

Ferrea”

profiles

itself

as

a

center

for

creative

endeavors, with the artists generating a broad repertoire of artistic

productions such as metal and wood sculptures, paintings,

drawings, photography and video films.

Due to the unusually diverse and mutual inspiration among the

artists, the constant exchange with the visitors as art is developing,

and the

highly

inspiring

‘free

space’

of

the

partly

open

‐air

workshop,

the art produced at “Anima Ferrea” is so uniquely powerful.

The project is further encouraging a deeper understanding and a

joyful approach to art. As a result, the exhibition is presently

drawing 500,000

visitors

per

year,

from

Germany

and

abroad.



A contemporary artist collective bringing together creative artists

from all over the world, “Anima Ferrea” aims at

Perpetuating the original objectives and the spirit of the

Kunsthaus Tacheles. Following, reproducing and creating the

Zeitgeist of the Kunsthaus Tacheles, the artists of “Anima Ferrea”

believe in the power and merit of ‘free space’. Hence, the artist group

are dedicated to being the foremost successor of the ideals of the

Kunsthaus Tacheles.

Contributing to urban art. The project “Anima Ferrea” intends to

transcend boundaries in order to create a dialogue between the artist

and the viewer, the city and its inhabitants in an environment that is

responsive and accessible to the public, the urban masses.



ANIMA FERREA

– THE

IRON

SOUL“

Visiting the project “Anima Ferrea”, the public has an extended

opportunity to see several special exhibitions and the daily series of

screenings. In

addition,

visitors

are

invited

to

enjoy

the

performances

and audio‐visual productions.

• Retrospective: Retro‐Metal by Arda

In this

section

of

the

exhibition,

metal

sculptures

which

are

part

of

the retrospective are on display. Metal works and designs from the

period of 1992 until today are shown. The retrospective presents

previous projects like “Wörter für Berlin”. Documentation about

such

earlier

projects

is

available

at

the

entrance

desk.

For

detailed

information, see: http://ardatachelesmetallwerkstatt.blogspot.com



• “Work in progress” in the Open Studio

Four stages

have

been

established

to

bring

together

the

art,

the

artist

and the spectator. As such, the process of artistic creation is made

transparent for the numerous visitors and tourists. The mission of

this work‐in‐progress‐exhibition goes beyond the tradition of ‘art in

public space’.

It

does

not

only

create

a dialogue

between

the

art

and

the contemplator, but works in a ‘magical effect triangle’ between

artist, art and viewer. Metal sculptors and painters give individual as

well as team performances on the stages. In all, a special interactive

art

experience

is

awaiting

visitors

at

the

Open

Studio

Metallwerkstatt.



• Video Screenings in the Orange Container

The project “Anima Ferrea” also provides exhibitions of audio‐

visual productions. Visitors of the Orange Container can watch

short

films,

documentaries,

and

other

screenings

daily.

The

schedule and the program are updated and announced every

week. Applications of young filmmakers for the screenings in the

Orange Container are welcome. For detailed information, see: http://ardatachelesmetallwerkstatt.blogspot.com

• Kantina Zaza

At the venue of Metallwerkstatt, visitors can also relax among

artists and enjoy the special atmosphere of the cafeteria, called

Kantina Zaza, having a tea or a beer. Occasionally, short lectures,

readings, musical or dance performances are presented at the

cafeteria. Especially

on

Fridays

and

Saturdays,

musicians

or

bands

are playing everything enjoyable ranging from jazz to soul, from

world music to country.

• “Anima Ferrea” Saturday Nights

Once a month, on Saturdays, all artists of the collective along with

guest artists come together for a meeting in the Metallwerkstatt

Tacheles. These meetings are accompanied by music

performances. All interested visitors are cordially invited to

“Anima Ferrea” Saturday Nights.

















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