Welcome to The Ballery
Simon Williams
0175 5597977 / theballery@gmail.com
Nollendorfstrasse 11-12, 10777 Berlin
Winter Opening Hours (January)
Tuesday – Saturday: 14:00–17:00
Visits outside regular hours gladly by appointment.
Extended opening hours during events and special programs.
What’s On?
Valentines Roses for Rosa
Finissage of Rendezvous of Friends
Saturday, 14 February 2026, 18:00
The Ballery, Schöneberg, Berlin
On Friday, 14 February at 18:00, The Ballery invites you to the finissage of the exhibition Rendezvous of Friends, under the title Valentines Roses for Rosa.
The exhibition brings together paintings by Rosa von Praunheim and Rinaldo Hopf, two artists whose works are deeply rooted in friendship, personal connection, and lived experience. Rendezvous of Friends has been, from the beginning, an exhibition about closeness, generosity, and the importance of chosen communities. The finissage marks a final moment to come together in the space and to celebrate these shared values.
Valentine’s Day felt like a natural moment for this gathering. Not only as a celebration of romantic love, but as a day devoted to friendship, solidarity, and affection in all its forms. Taking place during the Berlinale, the evening also welcomes visitors and friends arriving in Berlin from near and far, meeting in Schöneberg for an open and heartfelt farewell.
Guests are warmly invited to bring a rose with them to the evening.
A rose for Rosa.
A rose for friendship.
A rose for love.
This simple gesture is intended as a collective act of remembrance and connection within the exhibition space.
The evening will include live music and a few short moments for words and reflections. Friends, companions, and members of the artistic community are invited to share memories, thoughts, or tributes if they feel moved to do so. The atmosphere will remain informal, warm, and guided by sincerity rather than ceremony.
The exhibition Rendezvous of Friends and its finissage Valentines Roses for Rosa offer a final opportunity to experience the works of Rosa von Praunheim and Rinaldo Hopf together at The Ballery, and to mark this moment through presence, conversation, and shared affection.
Besuche außerhalb der regulären Öffnungszeiten sind nach Vereinbarung jederzeit möglich.
Join us at The Ballery for the opening of The Eye, a group exhibition marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse.
The livestream begins on 17 February at 20:26 CET on YouTube. If you want to be present in the room, please arrive by 20hr to be part of this moment of awakening.
The Eye is inspired by the opening and closing of the eye, a threshold between vision and intuition, between movement and stillness. The evening celebrates the vitality, courage, and freedom the Year of the Horse embodies, and marks a new journey for The Ballery as we look toward the future with openness and trust in the unknown.
A collective of Ballery artists. Step into this moment with us and witness the eye opening.