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October 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 BLACK IN BERLIN

The exhibition marks the North American premiere of BLACK IN BERLIN, Yero Adugna Eticha's portrait project exploring visibility, diasporic identity, and Black life in Germany.

Spanning over 590 black-and-white portraits, the work constructs a collaborative “portrait cosmos” rooted in Berlin's Black communities. Centering presence, self-expression, and joy, the exhibition invites viewers to encounter a powerful vision of collective self-definition.

Public viewing is free. Learn more below.

Black in Berlin: NOELLA by Yero Adugna Eticha NOELLA © Yero Adugna Eticha

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