17. bis 24. Juni 2021
Esther Schipper is pleased to announce our participation in the inaugural edition of AMTSALON Berlin, with a solo presentation of works by Simon Fujiwara from the artist's most recent project Who the Bær.
Developed during the lockdown in the spring of 2020, Fujiwara created a unique cartoon character in the form of a denim wearing bear with a golden heart and an uncontrollably long tongue, that seemingly has no gender, race, sexuality or even a clear design. Without an identity, Who exists only as an image, a status that allows them the freedom to roam a world of online images, appropriating characters, identities, aesthetics and guises in a greedy search for a "self".
The presentation will include the sculptural video installation, Who’s Childhood, with an animation depicting a revisionist history of Who's childhood as well as a series of new collages and drawings centring around the early identity development of Who the Bær. Housed in the premises of the former district court of Charlottenburg, Amtsalon will open its doors to the public as a pop-up of twenty-four Berlin galleries from June 17 – 24 only.
Who the Bær can also be followed via their official Instagram account @whothebaer.
Registration access pass AMTSALON Berlin
AMTSALON Berlin can be visited from 17th to 24th June 2021 between 11 am - 7 pm. The visit is free of charge. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access will be regulated and operated in compliance with the Infection Protection Act. Visitors are therefore granted a maximum of 90 minutes access dependant on a valid access pass, which can be booked here.
We ask for your understanding that changes may occur at short notice due to ongoing developments in the COVID 19 pandemic.
Upon registering online, every visitor receives a personalised access pass which is linked to the contact details provided. Only those named on this access pass, who can identify themselves with a valid ID document (passport, identity card, or driver's license) can enter AMTSALON Berlin.
It is only possible to book one access pass per person. In case of multiple bookings, only the first booking will be registered and all others will be automatically removed from the system.
By attending AMTSALON Berlin, you agree to the publication of image and video material in which you may be visible.
AMTSALON
Kantstraße 79
10627 Berlin