Do You Dare to Play?

Play and Democracy in East Berlin

On show
April 9, 2026
May 24, 2026
The exhibition examines the history and legacy of the East Berlin-based collective Spielwagen Berlin 1, which emerged in the late GDR period as a pioneering force in experimental play and informal education. The show explores the extent to which the group could maneuver within the strictly-controlled public sphere of the German Democratic Republic, as well as the often subversive tactics that made this possible.