Urban Subcultures

Overview

Berlin in the '80s was an undeniable creative hub, drawing the likes of Nick Cave and David Bowie to the city to explore new artistic expression. The cross-genre experimentation, the use of new electronic equipment, and the swell of bands with German names and lyrics are just a few of the aspects explored in Urban Subcultures, brought to you by Goethe-Institut Australien.

At the heart of Urban Subcultures is the Geniale Dilletanten exhibition, to be held at the RMIT Gallery. Geniale Dilletanten will feature an array of video and photographic material, as well as filmed interviews, audio samples, magazines, posters, and other extraordinary artefacts that encapsulates the zeal of the Berlin scene.

To get schooled on this iconic artistic moment in time, Urban Subcultures will be hosting a collection of talks, lectures and panel discussions that will explore the influence and legacy of the movement. Considering Berlin in the 80s was highly influential for musicians the world over, there will be a series of concerts from the likes of Hauschka, Monolake, Robert Henke, and Automat with Shocking Pinks.

For film lovers, there will be a screening of B-Movie: Lust and Sound in West Berlin, a documentary focused on the music, art and chaos of West Berlin in the 1980s. The screening is free, but bookings are required.