Visitors to thePhoenix Art Museum can view Constructing New Berlin, the first major survey of contemporary art made in post-wallBerlin, which is on display April 9-Sept. 24. Lured by generous grant programs, abundant and inexpensive studio spaces, and an expansive gallery scene, many artists have flocked to the new capital of re-unified Germany.
The city itself – its history, resurgence and rebuilding – also has provided inspiration and subject matter for these artists. The exhibition features 16 Berlin-based artists of various generations and nationalities working in painting, sculpture, photography, film, installation, video-installation, sound and performance art. The majority of works are from the 21st century, including a number of new pieces made specifically for this project. After its premiere at

Phoenix Art Museum, the exhibit will travel to Bass Museum of Art to be on view during the 2006 Art Basel Miami Beach.
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Phoenix Art Museum also is nearing the end of construction on its expansion. The new museum is scheduled to open in November 2006. For more information, visit www.phxart.org or call (602) 257-1880.