Ai Berlin 2009

Hey the Ai Berlin program will be live again from January 5 to March 29. I have to admit that at first I thought it was crazy to be in Berlin in the winter... really insane. Which is after all the main reason to go. What is it about being in Berlin, the art, the music, the Freiheit, the Ordnung, the chaos, the "arm aber sexy" -ness, the sense of being on the edge? It's going to be great. I can't wait now.

Participate in an International Art Project!

Take part in an international art project! It's free and you don't have to be an artist!

Do you have something to confess (are you secretly in love? do you feel guilty? have you been betrayed?)

Chicago artist Caroline Anderson and Berlin artist Sui Sabine Wiley invite you to contribute your story on

confessionstation.com

Contributed stories and objects will be exhibited in Chicago and Berlin, online and finally on eBay where all proceeds will be donated to the international artists’ organization TransCultural Exchange.

Get the full details at confessionstation.com

2008-2009 Study Abroad Programs

Ai's 2008-2009 Study Abroad Calendar is being finalized and you should see posters about information sessions the week of August 4. See you in Berlin!


Mark Shreiner, AP Photo

Wir sind alle Berliner!

Ai Berlin Fall 2008

Ai Berlin in Fall 2008 has been canceled. Check back on this blog for updates: anticipated reschedule date is Spring or Winter 2009.

Fall 2008 in Berlin

The Fall 2008 Berlin program begins on September 29. Ai students will receive information soon regarding the details - which side trips you'll take, which classes are available, etc.

Europeans know what a happening place Berlin is for artists. It's widely acknowledged as the New York of Europe. Simon Rattle, the Principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, described Berlin as "... 60% Germany, 38% New York and the rest the Wild West." The music scene is fantastic, with dozens of great bands to see any night of the week. Galleries pop up at the rate of 30 per month; many of them show young, new, experimental work. If you are in the VC or IMD programs you can be a part of Fall 2008 in Berlin. Ask your International Programs coordinator for details, or email me.