At this year’s HipHop Ball, the historic Wappensaal of Berlin’s Rotes Rathaus will be transformed into a canvas for urban expression. The person bringing this vision to life is Theresa Lambrecht – a Berlin-born artist, designer, and creative entrepreneur whose work lives at the intersection of art, identity, and cultural consciousness.
From Köpenick to Club Culture – A Creative Journey
Theresa grew up in Berlin-Köpenick before heading to Graz to study classical painting at the city’s Master School of Art. Back in Berlin, she expanded her creative training with a degree in communication design and spent several years as an Art Director in leading agencies.
At the same time, she immersed herself in the city’s vibrant club scene, designing visuals for musicians, events, and cultural spaces. Around two decades ago, she took the leap into freelance independence and has since built a practice that blends branding, design, and fine art.
Under her creative label Lunar Circles, Theresa now develops visual concepts that explore the symbolism of lunar cycles, bridging science and aesthetics through limited editions, exhibitions, and bespoke projects.
Her connection to HipHop is no coincidence:
“It was our shared love for HipHop culture that brought Sajeh (founder of the HipHop Ball) and me together,” she says. “That’s how this inspiring collaboration came to life.”
Curating Graffiti for Berlin, in Berlin
“This project means a lot to me – it’s deeply personal. It’s about creating art in the city where I was born and raised, and doing it in such a symbolic place. It reflects another face of Berlin – one that stands for tolerance, diversity, and dialogue.”
The exhibition features works by six Berlin-based artists, all deeply rooted in the city’s graffiti and HipHop scenes. Visitors can expect large-scale pieces, a central installation, and the chance to interact directly with the artists in an immersive setting.
“I want to create spaces where art isn’t just observed, but felt – as a statement of identity, resistance, belonging, and creative freedom,” Theresa explains.
Ahead of the Ball, a private preview for around 100 invited guests will offer exclusive access to the show, including artist talks and a presale opportunity. After that, the exhibition will be open to all Ball attendees.
Bridging Classic and Contemporary
With her unique signature style – a blend of classical painting, digital art, and design – Theresa embodies the very ethos of the HipHop Ball: building bridges between classical and contemporary, between street and institution, between past and future.
But for her, it’s not just about aesthetics – it’s about attitude:
“Art is a language of the soul. It opens new worlds, creates connection, and invites us to see things differently. It’s essential to every society.”
Dress Code? Street Meets Elegance
When asked what excites her most about the Ball, her answer is immediate: the dress code.
“I’m a city girl – sneakers are part of who I am. The idea of pairing them with an elegant dress is the perfect fusion of streetwear and glam. That’s what makes the HipHop Ball so unique to me: it embraces contrasts and turns them into something completely new.”
With Theresa Lambrecht’s curatorial vision, the HipHop Ball’s Graffiti Vernissage becomes more than an exhibition – it becomes a celebration of Berlin’s identity, told in bold lines and vibrant color.
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