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'Global Fascisms' featuring Josh Kline at HKW Berlin, Germany

8 September 2025

From 13 September – 7 December 2025, HKW Berlin presents Global Fascisms featuring Josh Kline. The exhibition Global Fascisms critically examines the aesthetic, social, and political dynamics of fascism, questioning its appeal and ideological mechanisms.

Focusing on the historical and contemporary contexts in which far-right ideologies thrive, the exhibition interrogates contested notions such as ‘identity’, ‘community’, and ‘belonging’. The exhibition brings together works by around fifty international artists who respond to the rise of fascist ideologies through a variety of media, including painting, film, performance, discourse, publications, and digital formats. Historical artworks complement the group exhibition, creating surprising connections between past and present. The exhibition offers insights into the ideological seduction and aesthetics of fascist ideologies, while analysing the social and technological developments underlying these movements.

By integrating art with rigorous interdisciplinary research, Global Fascisms promotes new ways of understanding and confronting these pressing issues at a critical moment when electorates worldwide are shifting dramatically towards right-wing, far-right, and authoritarian movements. It positions art not only as a medium for reflection, but as an active force in challenging authoritarian aesthetics and ideologies.

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Image: Josh Kline, 2024. Courtesy the artist and Lisson Gallery. Photo: Isabel Asha Penzlien.

'Global Fascisms' featuring Josh Kline at HKW Berlin, Germany
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