This artwork features a repeating pattern of green dollar bills, creating a visually striking composition. The overall design has a geometric, grid-like structure with the dollar bills arranged in a tiled layout. The artwork's vibrant green color and the recognizable dollar bill imagery convey a sense of wealth and financial power. The artist's use of this recurring motif suggests a commentary on the role of money and consumerism in contemporary society. This piece provides a thought-provoking exploration of the visual representation and symbolic significance of currency in the modern world. ...
Anne Jud combined performance, installation, and visual art to create innovative, boundary-pushing experiences. Active in West Berlin during the late 1970s and 1980s, she was a key figure in the city’s avant-garde art scene, influencing its experimental spirit and collaborative energy. Her work frequently focused on the motif of the U.S. dollar bill, which she transformed into folded sculptures and installations to investigate themes of value, power, and identity. Through these interventions, everyday currency became a medium for artistic and political critique. Her multifaceted practice challenged traditional distinctions between disciplines and encouraged reflection on the complex relationships among art, politics, and daily experience. By intertwining artistic expression with social critique, Jud’s work offered a profound commentary on identity, economy, and cultural production. She often infused these projects with humor and irony, using playful formal strategies to disarm viewers while prompting deeper engagement with the political and cultural issues at stake. ...
Efremidis opened in September 2018 in the former IBM building on Ernst-Reuter Platz. Founded by Stavros Efremidis and Tom Woo, the gallery focuses on carefully curated exhibitions. By engaging in dialogues with Berlin-based and international artists, Efremidis aims to present a forward-thinking and innovative program.
