Thomas Behling: "Artikel 20 alternativ", 2026
"Demokratie und Klima" – "Democracy and climate"
The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our time. At the same time, democracy is threatened by authoritarian tendencies. Authoritarian systems tend to prioritise short-term populist interests driven by disinformation over far-sighted action and ecological responsibility. A stable democracy, on the other hand, enables open discussions about sustainable solutions. Through engagement and participation, citizens can exert pressure for effective climate policy. In this way, a strong democracy protects not only freedom, but also the future of our planet. Targeted disinformation, on the other hand, creates political moods that pave the way for catastrophic developments, as decisions are made blindly, detached from reality, but with very real – and often fatal – consequences.
The exhibition asks how political and social decision-making processes can be based on facts rather than sentiment – and what role art can play in communicating these complex interrelationships. The project uses artistic means to inform and invite dialogue. The exhibition shows works that take a critical look at the relationship between democracy, climate policy and the public sphere. At the same time, it encourages visitors to think about their own possibilities for action – as citizens, voters and creators.
The exhibition is accompanied by a dialogue-oriented program. Guided tours of the exhibition and the creation of small works of art on the theme are offered for children, young people, and groups of adults.
artists: Tom Albrecht, alfred banze , Thomas Behling, Carsten Borck, Felicitas Butt, Nick Crowe & Ian Rawlinson, Ute Diez, Stephan Groß, Gosia Hejnat, Heike Krause, Chuu Wai Nyein, Carina Pesch, Lioba von den Driesch, Ran You
Duration 10.4. – 15.5.2026
Opening on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7 pm
Welcome Tom Albrecht, introduction to the exhibition Katja Hock, DJ set: teiaaa. Textures, collages, experimental sounds, live effects.
Program:
April 17, 7 p.m. Active civil society. Reading with discussion. Katharina Dietze, Grandmas for Future and Grandmas Against the Right
April 24, 7 p.m. Artist talk, in which participating artists explain their works and engage in dialogue with visitors. Moderated by Katja Hock
May 1, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Workshop for children and young people
with Gosia Hejnat (registration required).
5–8 p.m. Exhibition of works by adults, children,
and young people
5:30 p.m. Guided tour of the exhibition with Stephan Groß
May 8, 7 p.m. Lecture with discussion: Direct cooperative democracy using the example of Berlin's tree decision. Aglaia Hajkova
May 15, 7 p.m. Finissage
GG3 – Group Global 3000 e.V.
Leuschnerdamm 19
10999 Berlin
Germany
Opening hours:
Tuesday, Friday: 5 pm - 8 pm
Free admission