Built in 1957 as the American pavilion for the International Exhibition of Construction and Design, the building fondly known by Berliners as the "pregnant oyster" (because of its curiously-shaped roof) is today home to the House of World Cultures. The building was used as a congress center for many years, yet when the roof collapsed in 1980, its future was more than uncertain. Eventually, however, it was rebuilt for Berlin's 750th anniversary celebrations and today serves as a center for ethnic art and culture with regular exhibitions, concerts, congresses and theatre performances. In late January, many Transmediale festival events take place here.
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Associated Events
Transmediale Feb 3rd, 2010 to Feb 7th, 2010
Originally known as the International Video Festival, the spectrum of the Transmediale has now broadened to include an array of multimedia art. In addition to videos, visitors can admire an array of computer games and interactive installations. The Transmediale takes place every February at the same time as the Berlin Film Festival in the Haus der Kulturen der Welt and the Podewil as well as at a number of smaller venues. The Club Transmediale (media art and music) runs parallel to the main event.
Berlin Documentary Forum # 1 Jun 2nd, 2010 to Jun 6th, 2010
This film fest seeks to set up relationships between art, politics, and historical truth.