The new exhibition “Retrospective Art Project: ExperimenTiergarten” at the Kulturhaus Spandaum features artistic works from 28 years of work in the field of integration with children, adolescents, and young adults, led by artist and art therapist Salome Haettenschweiler.
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Retrospektive Kunstprojekt: ExperimenTiergarten
The exhibition honors 28 years of art education work in the field of inclusive programs for children and youth, initiated by artist and art therapist Salome Haettenschweiler in cooperation with the Mitte Youth Welfare Office.
Through her project space, Salome Haettenschweiler has created a safe environment for children and young adults from diverse social and personal backgrounds, accompanying them on their journey toward greater self-confidence, courage, and inner strength through creative expression.
Where words reach their limits, participants in small, mixed-age groups discover painting as “thinking in images, on the edge of language.”*
Fairy tales, stories, and books serve as sources of inspiration just as much as the observation of images and mutual discussion of the artwork.
This combination of personal development stories, literature, art, and learning with and from one another forms the foundation of this retrospective exhibition and illustrates the depth and effectiveness of an approach that views artistic practice as soul work.
The exhibition also includes Salome Haettenschweiler’s own works and highlights the connection between studio practice and project work.
Opening on July 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Welcome address:
- Dr. Carola Brückner
- District Councilor for Culture
- Maria Weber
- Director of the Kulturhaus Gallery
Thematic Introduction:
- Claudia Kipp-Cötok, M.A. in Psychology
The event will be interpreted into German as a second language (DGS).
With musical accompaniment by young musicians from the Spandau Music School (Christine Walter’s class)
Opening hours during summer break:
Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
