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The Minsk Art House in Eastern Germany is set to host an exhibition titled "Residential Complex" this fall. Running from September 6, 2025, to early February 2026, the exhibition will delve into the theme of prefabricated housing estates in art, with a focus on how urban spaces influence life plans and social structures.

Originally a core element of DDR social policy, prefabricated housing will be examined in the context of its impact on societal and political issues. The exhibition aims to present various perspectives on prefabricated housing as a living space, symbol of social utopias, and a reflection of societal changes.

The exhibition, "Wohnkomplex: Art and Life in Plattenbau," will feature approximately 50 works, including installations, paintings, drawings, photographs, and films. Notable artists such as Sibylle Bergemann, Peter Herrmann, and Harald Metzkes will be showcased.

The artworks will not be viewed in isolation but will raise questions about belonging, community, and memory in the context of prefabricated housing estates. After the fall of the DDR, prefabricated housing became the setting for painful transformations and a symbol of social decline and racist violence. However, despite this history, prefabricated housing has not become a monument but remains a living present.

The exhibition will continue to raise questions about the connection between artistic works and societal and political issues related to prefabricated housing. It will also explore how urban spaces influence life plans and social structures, particularly in the context of prefabricated housing.

Admission to the exhibition is 10 euros, with a reduced rate of 8 euros. Visitors can expect to gain insights into the complex relationship between art and life in prefabricated housing, and reflect on the enduring influence of these structures on society.