14-23 February 2025. Berlin. All Rights Reversed gallery(Brunenstrasse 9, 10119).

First exhibition THROUGH THE BARS in Berlin. Artworks from the political prisoners and about the political prisoners. During the exhibition we will held a number of special events raising awareness of this heavy but essential topic. We will keep you updated on them in our Instagram.

Context:

According to human rights organisations, there are at least 1,000 political prisoners in Russia today. These are the bravest people in the country, standing firm in their beliefs despite the cost.

We want to tell their stories and amplify their voices through art. This exhibition format brings together artworks created by political prisoners behind bars and works by professional artists reflecting on this theme.

So far, we have collected over 400 original works by prisoners themselves. We have also launched an ongoing Open Call for free artists to contribute. If your work explores this theme, we invite you to submit completed pieces or ideas for new ones. Contact us at throughthebars.global@gmail.com.

This is a permanent project with no strict deadlines, but the first exhibitions are already scheduled:

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SCHEDULE :

14 February: Exhibition opening from 17:00 to 22:00
- At 19:00, there will be a public talk with Sasha Skochilenko and Sonya Subbotina. The event will be in Russian. Prior registration is required

15 February: Exhibition open from 13:00 to 21:00
- From 15:00 to 21:00, visitors will have the unique opportunity to get a "prison-style" tattoo from renowned Berlin tattoo artist Yanki. Yanki has curated a special selection of designs, and exclusively on 15 February, these tattoos will be available at a 20% discount off standard prices (with a minimum price starting at €100). To check available slots, please contact Nadya. All proceeds will be donated to support political prisoners.

- From 15:00 to 21:00, the activist groups FAR Berlin, Demokrati-JA, and Memorial Society will host a Political Prisoners’ Letter-Writing Evening, where you can write letters to the exhibition participants directly at the venue.

16 February: Day of Remembrance for Alexei Navalny
- The exhibition will be open from 13:00 to 21:00. Throughout the day, curatorial tours will be held in Russian and English (depending on group sign-ups at the exhibition). At 19:00, we will screen Navalny movie on the big screen.

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