10,000 square metres just north of the Mitte and Prenzlauerberg district is the vast area where Micamoca Berlin will spring up.
The concept belongs to the Milanese collector-entrepreneur Mariano Pichler and within two years will host an art district with galleries, ateliers, and residences.
The German- Italian studio Kuehn Malvezzi is responsible for designing the project.

After last time’s triumph Enel Contemporanea is now enjoying its second time round. The theme is energy and this year’s event features the Brazilian artists Assume Vivid and Astro Focus involved in a spectacular work created ad hoc for Largo Argentina’s Roman spaces . (Till 3rd October )

Manifesta – the biannual contemporary art event – is always on the road and has now pulled into Italy. The happening’s strong point has to be its nomadic characteristic. Over the years it has moved around all over Europe to different places as it brings art to the people.
So this year it’s Italy’s turn with Manifesta on show in the following cities: Bressanone, Bolzano, Trento and Rovereto. Almost two hundred artists are involved in a number of high impact projects such as “Fortress” with special environments inhabited by voices.

WHAT: Graffiti Research Lab
WHEN&WHERE: Monday 26 May 2008, 19.00–22.00 , Tate Modern, London

An event to encourage young people and street artists to work with the creatives of the Tate Modern’s Graffiti Research Lab. A performances with lights and lasers is the latest frontier of street art. If you’re in town, drop by and see for yourself!
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