panke.gallery

You’ll find panke.gallery deep inside a Wedding building complex, set in the fifth courtyard off Gerichtstrasse. The space itself is adjacent to the Panke river, and the surrounding walls are covered in extensive graffiti, giving the approach a distinctly hidden, industrial character. Inside, the venue operates with a dual identity – it's a dedicated art gallery functioning within the raw framework of panke.club. This isn't a traditional white-walled space; the environment is shaped by its purpose as both a place for art and a place for performance. The gallery’s entire program is built around the connection between net-based art and club culture, with a specific focus on Berlin’s recent history. Exhibitions investigate the aesthetic potential of the internet, often creating a direct dialogue between the foundational net art of the 1990s and the work of contemporary Berlin-based artists. The curation explores how digital artwork exists and evolves in an era dominated by corporate social platforms. Run by a non-profit, the gallery frequently collaborates with major city festivals like transmediale, cementing its role in the digital art scene. This focus extends beyond static shows into a full calendar of live events. Regular "Sound Night" evenings transform the gallery into a music venue for live acts, and the schedule is filled out with lectures, artist talks, and screenings that dig into the core themes. The outdoor courtyard has its own bar and acts as the main social hub, a gathering spot for artists and creatives that becomes particularly active during openings and music nights. It’s a space that constantly shifts between a site for reflection on digital art and an active venue for sound and community.