Zilberman invites Berlin-based, young artists to apply with one work for the Young Fresh Different open call which will lead up to a group exhibition in the gallery space of Zilberman | Berlin in Goethestr. 82.

Belonging plays a vital role in how we understand ourselves and relate to the world; it lays the foundation for connections that are shaped by cultural contexts, shared experiences and diverse identities. As sociologist Stuart Hall states, “identity is always in process”; it is never fixed, but continuously formed and reformed through our interactions, surroundings, and personal journeys. Identity is not merely inherited; it is actively constructed, through the communities we align with and the places we choose to call home. For this reason, Zilberman embraces its role each year as a meeting ground — a space to connect with and support young artists at the outset of their creative journeys.

For the past 14 years, Zilberman has been dedicated to creating a space for young artists within the commercial field it belongs to, building relationships and fostering connections. Beyond the exhibition that it leads to, Young Fresh Different offers mentorship, visibility, and opportunities for artistic growth. This commitment has fostered a dynamic platform for emerging voices; offering them a sense of belonging, a crossroad where ideas, cultural perspectives, and artistic practices converge.

Embarking on its journey in Berlin last year, Zilberman | Berlin became a place for exchange among eleven young artists; each carrying distinct backgrounds, perspectives, and personal narratives, found a space where their experiences could resonate through their artistic practices. Now, as we prepare for the second edition of Young Fresh Different in Berlin, Zilberman continues its mission to create a space where young artists can shape and reshape their sense of belonging, challenge boundaries, and bring their stories to life.

(Text: Ece Ates)

Young Fresh Different is open to visual artists aged 18-35, inviting them to submit a single work, unrestricted in its medium. A jury of art professionals will select the participating artists, including Hajra Haider Karrar, curator at SAVVY Contemporary: The Laboratory of Form-Ideas and the guest curator of Colomboscope 09; Susanne Weiß, curator at ifa - Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen; Itamar Gov, a gallery-represented artist; and two representatives from Zilberman—Nazlı Yayla, Artistic Director of Zilberman | Istanbul, and Gizem Demircelik, Director of Zilberman | Istanbul. The Selected artists will receive an artist fee of 300 Euros, and their works will be exhibited in a group show at Zilberman | Berlin at Goethestraße, where they will also be available for sale.


Who can apply:

Professional artists aged between 18 and 35 who live in Berlin and are not already represented by a gallery.


Works to apply with:

The applicant shall submit a single work to be exhibited. The work must not yet have been presented publicly.


Working materials and support:

Each selected artistic position will be financed with 300 €. This includes the production and transport. Our team also supports the projects with a set-up team, press work and visitor service. This artistic fee is to be paid after the end of the exhibition.


Exhibition space:

Zilberman | Berlin is located at Goethe Strasse 82, 10623 Berlin.


Exhibition period:

17 July - 23 August 2025, opening 16 July 2025

To apply, please submit (in one PDF document, max. 10MB):

- CV, contact information (telephone, e-mail address, address) and artist statement (max. 1000 characters incl. spaces)

- Max. of 3 images of the submitted work (including a detail shot), caption info (name, technique, year, dimension) and description of the work (max. of 1000 characters incl. spaces). Submitted images should be in high quality.

- A portfolio of previous works / projects along with the captions (max. 5 DIN A4 pages)

- Video works should be submitted with a link (to be accessed with a password, via Youtube, Vimeo etc.) mentioned in the caption of the work in the related PDF.

- The deadline for submissions is Friday, 16 May 2025, 23:59. Applications after this date will not be considered.

- Languages: English or German

Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Enquiries and submission to: yfdberlin@zilbermangallery.com