C/O Berlin

C/O Berlin is a non-profit organization created in 2000 by three photographers - Stephan Erfurt, Marc Naroska, and Ingo Pott - who are all passionate about photography. The creation of a venue for visual education, which goes beyond the exhibition of photography to discuss, explain, and spread it, is an important aspect of their vision. With their annual international talent competition, they've been supporting emerging photographers and art critics since 2006. C/O Berlin is now housed at America House, which served as the culture and information center for America during the late 1950s Interbau architectural display. Because of the huge windows, the rooms are bright and airy. It's worth noting that the original building's structure is only partially visible, a peculiarity that adds to the rustic appeal.

The exhibition rooms are largely decorated in a 1950s minimalism manner. Instead, the images themselves are the focus: artistic renditions of movie stars, supermodels, and politicians. You'll find snippets of political events, some of the societal relevance, some entertaining, in addition to striking portraiture. The attention is drawn to the unique motifs and imaginative creations. The exhibitions, however, do not represent the entire picture. You may go deeper into the details with an exciting selection of lectures, panel discussions, and artist seminars. You may also meet other photographers at C/O Berlin's café, which is designed to encourage collaboration.

Address: C/O Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 22 – 24, 10623 Berlin
Website: https://co-berlin.org/