About krautART
No Fees, Just Art – unfunded digital Playground
krautART ARTspace, nestled in Berlin’s vibrant Lichtenberg district near Nöldnerplatz, stood as a pioneering nonprofit producer’s gallery in the Weitlingkiez area. This creative hub, founded in 2018 by artist Cornelia Es Said (B.L.O. Ateliers) and her partner Gregor Stockebrand, engaged in artistic collaboration and expression. Dedicated to fostering effortless connections between artists and art enthusiasts, krautART served as a multi-genre platform, blending live music, DJs, voices, visual and digital arts – ranging from painting, etching and screen printing to light installations and AI-collaborations.
Embodying the spirit of freedom and unfettered artistic expression and exchange, the ARTspace was an artistic and sociological playground where we could experiment without judgement.
The physical ARTspace closed its doors in March 2026 – not by choice, but because the lease was terminated. Its final chapter was marked by Während die Maschine läuft, a solo exhibition by Cornelia Es Said opening on Friday, 13 March 2026 at 6 pm: a fitting farewell from the artist who started it all. The spirit of krautART, however, lives on – the digital ARTspace and especially the krautART ARTblog is more alive than ever and continues as a platform for art, critique, and creative exchange.
The ARTblog is the editorial backbone of krautart.de — a platform for long-form investigation at the intersection of art, power, and technology. The writing dissects how Big Tech reshapes creative labour, how political art operates under pressure, and how democratic erosion plays out in cultural policy. Recurring subjects include AI ethics and resistance, global conflict as system, artistic precarity, the art market, and Berlin’s independent art scene. cornelia es said‘s perspectives anchor the blog, joined by guest contributors and AI co-author Gippy. Bilingual (DE/EN), source-driven, and allergic to filler.
Stay tuned!
Einladungen zu Veranstaltungen, Ausstellungen von cornelia es said und in den B.L.O. Ateliers.
Invitations to events and exhibitions by Cornelia Es Said and in the B.L.O. studios.
krautART is a dynamic cultural platform where artistic production, critical discourse, and exhibition converge in a vibrant atmosphere of inclusivity and innovation. With its diverse digital activities, krautART continues to evolve, championing the transformative power of art from the heart of Berlin.
Artists, guest bloggers, and members of the press are warmly invited to engage with the vibrant ideas around krautART. Whether you’re an artist seeking visibility for your work, a writer looking to contribute insightful articles to our ARTblog, or a journalist interested in the pulse of Berlin’s contemporary art scene, we welcome your perspectives and stories. Contact us to explore collaborative opportunities, contribute to our expanding discourse on art, or arrange interviews that delve into the thriving artistic environment at the heart of Berlin. Join us in shaping the narrative of contemporary art at krautART.