The Opposite of Now
Artistic Paths to a Different Present – Exhibition Catalog
What ideas can we offer as a counterpoint to an often oppressive present? What can stimulate our imagination? Twelve international artists explore these questions, drawing inspiration from, among other sources, the writings of Jewish philosophers such as Ernst Bloch, Theodor Adorno, Hannah Arendt, and Walter Benjamin.
In this exhibition catalog, twelve authors from the fields of philosophy, art history, and cultural history offer their own perspectives on the individual works of art. Four essays also provide insight into the exhibition itself and explore concepts from the Jewish tradition that are related to it.
Details
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The Opposite of Now: Artistic Paths to a Different Present
280 pages
around 100 illustrations
Hirmer Verlag
Munich 2026 (to be published in September)ISBN: 978-3-7774-4794-0
in English and German - Editors Julia Friedrich, Shelley Harten
- With essays by Julia Friedrich, Shelley Harten, Yael Kupferberg, Elad Lapidot
- Other contributions by Inka Arns, Diedrich Diedrichsen, Sergio Edelsztein, Mario Kramer, Christoph Menke, David Riff, Benjamin Seroussi, Maayan Sheleff, Tal Sterngast, Joseph Vogl, Cécile Wajsbrot, and a radio talk between Ernst Bloch and Theodor W. Adorno
- Translations Anne Birkenhauer (Hebrew–German), Alexandra Cox (French–English), Malcolm Green (German–English) James Gussen (German–English), Antje Korsmeier (English–German), Stefan Ripplinger (English–German), Judith Rosenthal (German–English)
- Design magma design studio GmbH & Co. KG Anna Cairns, Flo Gärtner
- Price ca. 39,90 € in the museum (tbc) / in bookstores 45 €
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Exhibition The Opposite of Now: Artistic Paths to a Different Present: Features & Programs
Exhibition Webpage
The Opposite of Now: Artistic Paths to a Different Present: 4 Sep 2026 to 10 Jan 2027
Accompanying Events & Tours
Film screenings, the JMB Book Club, panel discussions, and public tours: Soon you'll find all dates in our calender
Publications
Current page: Exhibition Catalog – English/German, will be published in Sep 2026
See also
- Fine Arts at the Jewish Museum Berlin
- 25 Years Jewish Museum Berlin: Discover our anniversary program, 2026