The Opposite of Now: Artistic Paths to a Different Present

Published to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Jewish Museum Berlin, this book showcases twelve international artists who reimagine the parameters of social change.

In our often-turbulent contemporary moment, what ideas can we employ to create positive change? The Opposite of Now brings together twelve international artists who explore this question, drawing inspiration from texts by Jewish philosophers such as Ernst Bloch, Theodor Adorno, Hannah Arendt, and Walter Benjamin. Across twelve specially developed artistic projects, viewers are encouraged to step back from the pressure of the present and consider new visions for how to change society. The participating artists engage with Jewish and universal experiences, life in conflict zones, hybrid identities, and the potential for art to enact social change. The exhibition is an invitation to delve deeper and think beyond fixed parameters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3777447943
• ISBN13: 9783777447940
• Release Date: December 2026
• Publisher: Hirmer Verlag GmbH
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.