Niamh Schmidtke’s exhibition: PULLING BLOOD FROM A STONE

Artist-in-residence Niamh Schmidtke will premiere an installation from their time as artist-in-residence at the Mineralogical Collections at TU Berlin.

23 May - 22 June 2024 at the UNI_VERSUM exhibition space on the ground floor of the main building of the TU Berlin.

Join us for an inspiring glimpse into the evolving artistic journey of Niamh Schmidtke, artist-in-residence at Science Gallery Berlin’s EARTH WATER SKY program at TU Berlin. This installation is a heartfelt tribute to mineral collections and its custodians – revealing their role in science, their curatorial practice, and the inherent value of minerals.

Niamh's installation showcases the intersection of art and science: taking another angle on minerals in video and audio pieces that offer a unique perspective on Earth's treasures. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the unfolding of a remarkable collaboration.

The installation can be visited from Monday - Friday from 11am–3pm
at the UNI_VERSUM, Hauptgebäude, Straße des 17. Juni 135 , 10623 Berlin

UPCOMING EVENTS

Science Gallery Berlin at TU Berlin announced Irish-Swedish visual artist Niamh Schmidtke as the winner of the third edition of the “Earth Water Sky” research residency funded by the Swiss foundation Fondation Didier et Martine Primat as the main donor.

This residency program is dedicated to reward artistic research around the major environmental issues of the 21st century.