Berlin Nights
The German capital attracts artists and students from all over the world. These in turn inspire the city's nightlife. Istabraq has been living in Germany since 2017 and has documented hotspots in Berlin with his camera. He is a graduate of the journalism training course "Photojournalism and Visual Storytelling" with trainer Sven Creutzmann, where the photo series was created.
Visible energy
The band “Love’n’Joy” playing at a fundraising concert for Ukraine at Schokoladen e.V., Berlin, a place for alternative culture in Berlin.
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Mental Preparation
Tugce, an experimental musician and resident at PAS (Petersburg Art Space) in Alt Moabit, waiting in the Black Room until she starts her rehearsals. The PAS hosts works in the fields of contemporary and experimental art and music, with the goal of being a platform for new, innovative ideas and a local hub for international connections. The rooms and equipment can be rented for rehearsals or events.
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Safe Space
Temuçin, a resident at PAS (Petersburg Art Space), sleeping in his cubicle in the White Room at PAS. His foot is peeking through a small hole in the wall. The White Room is shared by different resident artists, each having a cubicle used for working and sleeping.
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Room with a view
Two of PAS’s (Petersburg Art Space) residents, Tugce and Paolo, preparing for their rehearsals in the Black Room: Tugce warming up on the synthesizer and Paolo looking for his equipment.
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Break from the break
Rami, a resident at PAS (Petersburg Art Space), smoking a cigarette in the richly decorated kitchen of the Black Room during an after party.
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Human works of art
Two visitors to PAS (Petersburg Art Space) enjoying the after party in the Black Room.
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Enjoy!
Paolo, drunk and high at an after party in the Black Room, PAS (Petersburg Art Space).
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Purple tree
A singer performing with trees in the background at the Berlin University of the Arts. The party is called “Rundgang Party”, which means “Tour Party”. People are invited on that day to visit the workshops, studios and concert rooms at the Berlin University of the Arts.
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Purple tree II
A visitor enjoying and dancing to the music at the Rundgang Party. The party is celebrated the day when the Berlin University of the Arts opens its doors to visitors.
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Next level
A singer performing on top of the bar, bartenders serving the audience and dancing to the music at the same time at a party at the Berlin University of the Arts.
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Start to the day
A resident at Petersburg Art Space enjoys fresh air and the view of the River Spree after waking up in the morning.
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About the Photographer
Istabraq Hussain
Istabraq Hussain is an artist whose work includes photo series, videos and interactive projects in public spaces. His practice explores themes of improvisation, storytelling and the nature of the fleeting moment, which he often documents through visual media. Istabraq was born and raised in the Emirates, but has always been part of the international diaspora which explains his interest in the communities’ lives and struggles, which he likes to document in his work.
Istabraq holds a Bachelor degree in Interior Design from the Ajman University of Science and Technology, plus a Diploma of Freie Kunst (Fine Arts) from the Hochschule für Künste Bremen. He has lived in Germany since 2017.