FUTUR in Potsdam: Contemporary Art Opens New Views on the Future

Event: FUTUR in Finnische Allee 6, 14476 Potsdam on 2. October 2026

Date and Time

2. October 2026 11:00

Location

Ehemalige Kaserne Krampnitz
Gellertstraße 1A, 14476 Potsdam, Deutschland

Price

Free

About this Event

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Venue Type

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FUTUR in Potsdam: Art between New Beginnings, Change, and Future Questions

What does the future sound, smell, and feel like? The group exhibition FUTUR transforms the former military casino in Krampnitz from October 2 to 11, 2026, into an unusual space for thought and experience. Together with the Parisian collective LeWonder, artifact e.V. presents contemporary art that does not predict the future but examines our relationships with people, institutions, technologies, and the environment.

Artistic Perspectives on an Uncertain Future

The exhibition brings together works that navigate urban infrastructures, performative protest ecologies, post-industrial idylls, and immersive media installations. The spectrum ranges from playful to radical positions, making the moment of transition physically and spatially tangible. The former casino Krampnitz itself becomes part of the event experience: past, architecture, and artistic visions of the future confront one another directly.

International Group Exhibition with Potsdam-Paris Connection

FUTUR is created in collaboration with the Parisian collective LeWonder. About half of the participating artists come from the Potsdam partner city of Bobigny near Paris. Among the represented positions are Jenny Alten, Octave Courtin, Pierre Gaignard, Martin Gnadt, Laurent Grasso, Samir Laghouati-Rashwan, Finja Sander, and Cécile Wesolowski.

Tours with Immediate Proximity to Art

A special component of the exhibition is the tours conducted by participating artists. These tours take place in German or English, last one hour each, and start every 15 minutes. This creates a direct connection between the audience, the work, and the creative process. Reservations for a time slot are required for the tours.

Event Atmosphere in the Former Military Casino

The unique architecture of the former military casino shapes the audience's mood and gives the exhibition a distinct atmosphere. Between traces of the past, temporary installations, and unusual spatial references, an event experience develops that invites observation, questioning, and shifts in perspective. The event planning relies on limited time slots and a conscious visitor guidance.

Practical Information for Visiting the Exhibition

FUTUR is open from October 2 to 11, 2026. The opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Friday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is free, but registration is requested. Only limited parking spaces are available at the exhibition site; arriving by public transport or bicycle is recommended. Access requires a reserved time slot as well as signing a liability waiver.

Conclusion: The Future as a Walkable Space of Thought

FUTUR connects contemporary art, international collaboration, and the special atmosphere of a historical site into an exhibition with its own compelling effect. Those who want to experience the future not as a finished vision, but as an open process, will find a multifaceted exhibition experience with strong imagery, spatial impressions, and personal encounters in Krampnitz. Admission is free – reserve your time slot now and experience FUTUR live.

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