In the arts, positions are taken through the choice of topics, materials, an own perspective or approach. For the young artists, taking a position is quite a defining moment, usually after experimenting with several ones before. That point of view is probably a bit biased by a galerist’s perspective or when studying the market of art. Related to the Berlin Art Week, the Positions Berlin Art Fair offers an interesting overview of what is on the market. The section entitled Academy gives space and attention to young entrants into the art market.
The exchange of artists with the audience allows to understand in more detail what position is taken, how it is taken and worked out in detail. The backgrounds of artists are quite broad compared to other metropolitan Art Fairs in this start-up atmosphere at the Hangar 5+6 of former Tempelhof Airport in Berlin. If we look at other perspectives, we shall not only get inspired, but we shall most likely question our own position(s) as well. Great learning experiences for all.
