Vorsicht Demokratie!

Freedom of art and science cannot be taken for granted—it requires open societies, the rule of law, and strong, transformative institutions. This is what the campaign ›Vorsicht Demokratie!‹ (›Caution: Democracy!‹) stands for, which launched at Berlin Art Week 2025 with its first posters, institutional partners, and a kick-off event in Berlin.

In the coming months and years, the campaign will grow nationwide. It will be accompanied by events at participating institutions and public facilities, as well as discussion panels with politicians and civil society initiatives.

The campaign spans a network throughout Germany—promoting democratic institutions, connecting engaged artists, initiatives, and strengthening democracy.

The ›Vorsicht Demokratie!‹ collaboration format was initiated by ›Werkstatt Der Bevölkerung‹ and Berlin Art Week I Kulturprojekte Berlin.

Participating artists and institutions, since its start in 2025 Maria Eichhorn, Marina Naprushkina I Akademie der Künste — Christoph Niemann I Berliner Ensemble — Käthe Kruse I Berlinische Galerie — Lea Greub, Antonia Schlösser I C/O Berlin —  Harry Hachmeister I Georg Kolbe Museum — Tianzhuo Chen, Kat Valastur I HAU Hebbel am Ufer — Sam Durant I haubrok foundation, Fahrbereitschaft — Philipp Grözinger, Ruprecht von Kaufmann, Charlie Stein I Haus am Lützowplatz — Ulf Aminde I Haus der Kulturen der Welt — Neozoon I Kindl – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst — Gernot Bubenik und Herbert Mondry I Neue Gesellschaft für bildende Kunst — Rosemarie Trockel I Neuer Berliner Kunstverein — Lucia Tallová I PalaisPopulaire — Sarah Schönfeld I Schering Stiftung — Franek, Hans-Hendrik Grimmling I Stiftung Kunstforum Berliner Volksbank — Hans Haacke, Klaus Staeck I Werkstatt der Bevölkerung

A hand in black latex holds a pink ball covered in black liquid against a pink background.
Graphic with yellow background, black rays, and text "CAUTION ART!" by Klaus Staeck, emphasizing art and democracy.
Installation by Hans Haacke titled "THE POPULATION" in a courtyard, surrounded by people and media.
Artwork by Rosemarie Trockel with a German color composition and the text "This is not a flag."
Artwork by Marina Naprushkina with the inscription "It smells like sweat" on a gray background.
Artistic depiction featuring the text "GROW ONE!" and a sketched creature inspired by growth.
A child looks fascinated at test tubes bubbling with colorful liquids, with bright colors in the background.
Abstract artwork with bold lines and shades of brown representing dynamic shapes.
Black vinyl record with a white label, titled "I'LL DANCE YOU LIKE A FIGHTER," Freedom Music edition, 2025.
Graphic representation with colorful pixels showing fire and a skull, combined with texts and vibrant colors.
Microscopic image of a living organism with colorful structures on a pastel-colored background.
Artwork by Ulf Aminde, presented at the House of World Cultures, displays various names and their arrangement.
Black-and-white photo of a row of pears on a table, with a blurred background.
Sketch by Gernot Bubenik and Herbert Mondry, showing a diagram with circles and arrows for coordination.
Multilingual poster with the slogan "We (all) are the people" in various languages.
Fiery declaration on the importance and defense of democracy, emphasizing individual rights and social responsibility.
To the campaign