The Opposite of Now
Artistic Paths to a Different Present – Curator's Tour (in German)
To mark its 25th anniversary, the Jewish Museum Berlin (JMB) is inviting its audience to move on from the present while encountering 12 artistic projects, and to search for approaches that can change society. The projects will be developed specially for the exhibition and aim to encourage the public to engage with an often oppressive present in order to counter it with their own ideas.
Thu 19 Nov + Fri 18 Dec 2026 + Thu 7 Jan 2027, 4 pm
Where
Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the foyer
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
The perspective of the Jewish minority, which has had to endure many insufferable presents throughout its history, is one of the starting points for The Opposite of Now. The exhibition calls for a turnaround, an opposite, a better life for all.
Curator Shelley Harten will introduce the artistic projects, explain the exhibition’s conceptual framework, and invite participants to join a discussion about The Opposite of Now.
Artists: Yael Bartana, Andrea Büttner, Chto Delat International, Arnold Dreyblatt, William Forsythe, Dana Kavelina, Alexander Kluge, Daniel Laufer, Dor Zlekha Levy, Ari Benjamin Meyers, Alona Rodeh, Eran Schaerf.
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
- Ephra trail for children and the adults accompanying them: Explore the exhibition through different stories!
- Choir of Time Astronauts: rehearsing in the exhibition: Thu 3 Sep, 10 a.m. + Tue 22 Sep, 4 p.m. + Fri 16 Oct, 10 a.m. + Thu 5 Nov, 4 p.m. + Wed 25 Nov, 4 p.m. + Fri 18 Dec 2026, 10 a.m. + Sun 10 Jan 2027
Accompanying Events & Tours
- Artist talks, film screenings, the JMB Book Club, panel discussions, and public tours: Find all dates in our calender
- Guided Tours for Groups: Tour by appointment
- Guided Tour for School Groups: Tour by appointment
Publications
Exhibition Catalog: English/German, Sep 2026
Digital Content
My Opposite of Now: Chat with M.O.O.N. about your opposite of now! The AI app from the exhibition available online
See also
- Fine Arts at the Jewish Museum Berlin
- 25 Years Jewish Museum Berlin: Discover our anniversary program, 2026
When & Where?
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WhenThu 19 Nov + Fri 18 Dec 2026 + Thu 7 Jan 2027, 4 pm
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Where
Old Building, ground level, “Meeting Point” in the foyer
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
See location on map
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Entry fee
6 €, reduced rate 3 €
Reserve Online Ticket Language German
Number of participantsUp to 15
