Exhibitions in Berlin

Schwules Museum

Love at First Fight – Queer Movements in Germany since Stonewall

Aug 13, 2025 to Nov 1

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This exhibition, titled "Love at First Fight – Queer Movements in Germany since Stonewall," delves into over 50 years of queer resistance in Germany, encompassing the Federal Republic, the German Democratic Republic, and a reunited Germany. It begins by referencing the pivotal Stonewall Uprising of June 27, 1969, in New York, which marked a turning point in queer emancipation globally. The exhibition challenges the common narrative of a simple gay success story, highlighting that for many, the fight for rights and recognition continues. It presents a diverse array of over 100 objects, including posters, flyers, protest calls, underground fanzines, and pamphlets, illustrating various forms of

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Schwules Museum

Better Happy Than Normal! Queer Experiences in Christian Fundamentalist Contexts

Jun 26 to Nov 2

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This exhibition, titled 'Better Happy Than Normal! Queer Experiences in Christian Fundamentalist Contexts,' delves into the complex relationship between queer identities and Christian fundamentalist ideologies. It highlights how these ideologies often promote a singular view of life, centered on heterosexual marriage and binary gender, perceiving queerness as a sin or a deviation from a divine plan. The exhibition explores the psychological pressure, spiritual abuse, and social exclusion faced by queer individuals within such environments, as well as their journeys toward self-determination and survival. Inspired by Jeanette Winterson's autofictional novel, the exhibition examines the societ

Pauli Linke · fog gender · Jay Hulme · Stuart Beatch · i Coristi Chamber Choir

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Schwules Museum

Susan Sontag – Seeing and Being Seen

Jun 12 to Nov 2

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This exhibition, "Susan Sontag – Seeing and Being Seen," at the Schwules Museum Berlin, explores the life and work of the influential American author and critic Susan Sontag (1933–2004). Sontag was a prominent public intellectual known for her provocative writings and unconventional approach to life and thought. The exhibition traces her journey from a young university lecturer to a politically engaged writer, mother, and bisexual individual who navigated societal norms of her time. It highlights her early engagement with photography and film, analyzing nascent artistic genres like happenings, science fiction, underground film, and pornography. Sontag's "Notes on Camp" (1964) are recognized

Susan Sontag · Jack Smith · Annie Leibovitz · Peter Hujar · August Sander · Ingmar Bergman

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Humboldt Forum

Verwandt sein

Geteilte Sprache, geteiltes Wissen?

Oct 3, 2025 to Nov 9

Last weeks €9

The exhibition 'Verwandt sein' (Being Related) explores the fundamental role of family and kinship in societies worldwide. It examines how these relationships, formed through birth, marriage, or adoption, shape social connections, roles, and expectations. Families are presented as crucial for mutual support, cooperation, and the transmission of resources and responsibilities. Children learn their first communication skills, language, and societal norms within the family. This is where language and ways of life are passed down through generations via stories, celebrations, rules, and daily habits, keeping culture alive. However, the exhibition also addresses the threats to this transmission,

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Museum für Fotografie

Helmut Newton‘s One-off Album

Jun 5 to Nov 15

€12

This exhibition showcases Helmut Newton's "One-off Album," a unique collection assembled by the photographer in 1999 for collector Gert Elfering. The album, now part of the Nicola Erni Collection, is presented in Berlin for the first time outside of Switzerland. It comprises 112 small-format original prints in black and white and color, featuring diverse image formats. These photographs were selected by Newton and Elfering, mounted on cardboard, and annotated by hand with titles or supplementary stories. Originally unbound, the mounted photographs are now individually framed, allowing them to be viewed side-by-side. The exhibition includes iconic fashion photographs, previously unseen workin

Helmut Newton

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Museum für Fotografie

Rooms / Stages

Jun 5 to Nov 15

€12

This exhibition, following "Body Performance," shifts focus from the act of performance to the space itself. It explores how photographers use space as a primary subject, often incorporating it into staged portraits or focusing on empty interiors like studios or museums. The exhibition features works by various artists who integrate the environment into their photography, sometimes making the space disappear behind the subjects or highlighting deserted interiors. Some displays include wall tapestries with large-scale motifs and spatial interventions created specifically for a photograph. The second part of the exhibition delves into Helmut Newton's work, showcasing how he transformed diverse

Jana Sophia Nolle · Georges Rousse · Helmut Newton

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Alte Nationalgalerie

Skandal! Hermione von Preuschen und der Mors Imperator

Mar 22 to Nov 15

€14

The Alte Nationalgalerie presents "Scandal! Hermione von Preuschen and the 'Mors Imperator,'" an exhibition dedicated to the painter, writer, and world traveler Hermione von Preuschen. The centerpiece is her 1887 painting "Mors Imperator," which gained her instant fame due to its rejection by the Berlin Academy of Arts. Von Preuschen, born in Darmstadt in 1854, advocated for women's emancipation, particularly their access to art academies, which were then closed to them. She developed a decorative, pathos-filled style and discovered the "historical still life." Her 1887 painting "Mors Imperator" depicts a skeleton as a ruler in a purple robe with ermine, authoritatively overturning a throne

Hermione von Preuschen

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Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg

Wechselwirkung

Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg

Jul 17 to Nov 15

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This exhibition, titled 'Wechselwirkung' (Interaction), explores the principle of unusual juxtapositions, a key element in Surrealism. Inspired by Lautréamont's famous quote about the chance meeting of a sewing machine and an umbrella on a dissecting table, the exhibition creates a similar effect through the pairing of works by photographer Kai Bornhöft and still-life painter Frank Tornow. The exhibition highlights how these pairings generate a 'third element,' a mystery that stimulates perception and redirects thinking. In this context, the roles of photography and painting seem reversed. Tornow's paintings allow for immediate identification of depicted objects, while Bornhöft's photographs

Kai Bornhöft · Frank Tornow

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Jüdisches Museum Berlin · Libeskind Building, ground level, Eric F. Ross Gallery

Between the Lines

Daniel Libeskind and the Jewish Museum Berlin

May 7 to Nov 22

Free

This exhibition delves into the creation of the Jewish Museum Berlin's iconic zigzag building, designed by Daniel Libeskind. It commemorates the building's 25th anniversary and explores the period of its conception during Berlin's reunification. Libeskind's winning competition design in 1989 went beyond the initial brief, merging architecture with Berlin's complex history. His approach significantly influenced public discourse on remembrance and memory in Germany. The exhibition showcases drawings and models, offering a glimpse into the design process of this influential contemporary museum. It highlights how Libeskind's architectural vision continues to shape our understanding of remembranc

Daniel Libeskind

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Kunsthaus Dahlem

Antonio Peña – The making of people

Oct 23 to Nov 23

This exhibition by contemporary Mexican artist Antonio Peña delves into the visibility of Afro-Indigenous identities in Mexico, using his own heritage as a starting point. Peña's drawings critically examine how images construct notions of belonging and identity. He revisits visual motifs commonly found in racist depictions, exaggerating and alienating them to expose their underlying assumptions. Through humor and irony, Peña reveals the contradictions inherent in such attributions and highlights the historical construction of racist imagery. The works question how individuals are categorized and reduced to specific characteristics by visual representations. Peña emphasizes that these categor

Antonio Peña

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Stadtmuseum Berlin · Knoblauchhaus

Chodowiecki 300

Female artists in Berlin around 1800

Until Nov 29

€7

This exhibition celebrates the 300th anniversary of the birth of the renowned graphic artist Daniel Chodowiecki. It delves into his masterpieces while also highlighting the often-overlooked women in his artistic circle. The exhibition focuses on his daughters and female students, exploring their lives, personal stories, and artistic contributions around 1800. At a time when women had limited opportunities in the art world, these artists fought to establish their careers. Daniel Chodowiecki, as their teacher, fostered their creativity and provided them with the space to express themselves. Regular academic art exhibitions also offered them a platform to showcase their work to the public. Thro

Suzette Henry · Louis Claude · Henriette Le Coq · Manon Hainchelin · Antoinette und Henriette Félicité Tassaert · Daniel Chodowiecki

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Georg Kolbe Museum

everybody

Aug 8 to Nov 29

The exhibition 'everybody' at the Georg Kolbe Museum explores the complex relationship between bodies, societal structures, and historical narratives. It draws inspiration from Olivia Laing's book 'Everybody – A Book about Freedom,' which examines how personal, political, and social processes are negotiated through bodies. The exhibition highlights how various movements in the 20th and 21st centuries have strived to make these structures visible, question them, and break them down, celebrating the body as a site of freedom. Laing's observation that hard-won victories are not permanently secured and a regression to past conditions is a threat is a central theme. The group exhibition 'everybod

Pauline Boudry und Renate Lorenz · EVA & ADELE · Carolyn Lazard · Monilola Olayemi Ilupeju · Janne Kummer · Luís Lázaro Matos

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Schwules Museum

Cruising the Countryside – Rural Queer Lives

May 1 to Nov 30

This exhibition explores the diverse realities of queer life in rural areas, particularly in Brandenburg, Germany. It highlights the historical presence and evolution of LGBTQ+ communities outside of urban centers, challenging the notion that queer life is solely an urban phenomenon. The exhibition showcases historical materials from the Schwules Museum's archives, alongside loaned items and contemporary artworks, offering a comprehensive look at rural queer activism, communities, and utopias. The exhibition traces queer life from the 1920s to the present day, with a particular focus on the period from the 1970s onwards. It delves into various aspects of rural queer existence, including les

Anja & Marion · AIDS-Hilfe Lausitz e.V. · Akademie Waldschlösschen · Alizé Rose-May · Arruda Collective · Bert

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Humboldt Forum

Manatunga – künstlerische Interventionen von George Nuku

May 18, 2025 to Nov 30

This exhibition features artistic interventions by George Nuku, a leading contemporary artist from New Zealand. Nuku, a sculptor, works with materials such as stone, bone, wood, shells, styrofoam, and plexiglass. The exhibition, presented by the Ethnological Museum, showcases three large-scale interventions created by the Māori artist during his fellowships at the Humboldt Forum. These works are displayed within the Oceania exhibition area, specifically in two rooms. The title 'Manatunga' refers to precious ancestral objects, heirlooms, and treasures in Māori culture, implying they are upright and hold concentrated stories and emotions. Nuku's interventions are designed to connect with and r

George Nuku · George Tamihana Nuku

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Martin-Gropius-Bau · Gropius Bau

Gabriele Stötzer: Dabei sein und nicht schweigen

Until Dec 6

€15

This exhibition at the Gropius Bau is the most extensive institutional solo show to date for Gabriele Stötzer, an artist who has explored themes of justice, self-determination, and gender for over five decades. Her own body frequently serves as a central element, not as an object, but as a site of resistance and feminist self-assertion. Stötzer's artistic practice is deeply intertwined with her social and political activism. In 1976, she was imprisoned in the GDR on charges of 'state defamation' for signing a petition, which led her to join the literary-artistic underground and co-found the artist group Erfurt. Many of her works offer radical counter-proposals to state repression and normali

Gabriele Stötzer

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Akademie der Künste · Hanseatenweg

Metaxy : Between Destruction and Reconstruction

Sep 10 to Dec 6

€10

The exhibition "Metaxy : Between Destruction and Reconstruction" delves into the critical period following destruction, exploring the uncertain moment when societies grapple with loss, guilt, and memory. It examines how wars, conflicts, and the climate crisis devastate homes, cities, and landscapes, displacing millions and making rebuilding an urgent necessity. However, the project cautions against reducing reconstruction to a mere technical endeavor or a chance for capitalistic gain, as this overlooks the destruction of social relationships, ecological structures, shared ways of life, and historical contexts. The exhibition posits that crucial questions about reconstruction must be addresse

Hala Alnaji · Archigrest · Marina Tabassum Architects · Maja Bajević · Karim Bingöl · Centre for Documentary Architecture

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Humboldt Forum · Humboldt Forum, Raum 318, „Kunst aus Japan“

Freunde der Kunst Ostasiens

Zur Gründung der Gesellschaft für Ostasiatische Kunst vor 100 Jahren

Sep 16 to Dec 7

This exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Society for East Asian Art (GOK) in 1926, which was the first circle of friends for the East Asian Art Collection. The collection itself is a predecessor to the Museum of Asian Art at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. The presentation highlights a century of civil engagement and patronage for East Asian art in Berlin. It features works from the museum's own collection and, significantly, long-term loans from the German Society for East Asian Art (DGOK), established in 1990. The GOK provided crucial support through acquisitions, member loans, and by organizing major exhibitions. The society also contributed to the publicat

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Neues Museum

100 Jahre Wörterbuch der ägyptischen Sprache

Jun 6 to Dec 31

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This exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first volume's publication of the Dictionary of the Egyptian Language, an indispensable tool for Egyptology. The project began in 1897 at the Neues Museum, where Adolf Erman and his team created a unique 'database' of over a million index cards, meticulously transcribing Egyptian texts. This extensive archive formed the foundation for the dictionary. Due to WWI and hyperinflation, printing was initially impossible. However, a financial grant from J. D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1924, facilitated by American students of Erman, paved the way for publication. Erman, alongside his students Kurt Sethe and Hermann Grapow, prepared the manuscript, wi

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Bode-Museum

Das Porträt der Bundeskanzlerin

Erstpräsentation des offiziellen Porträts von Bundeskanzlerin a.D. Angela Merkel

Jul 1 to Jan 3, 2027

€14

This exhibition presents the official portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, painted by French-German-Canadian artist Jérémie Queyras. The work, completed in 2026, will be on public display at the Bode-Museum for a limited time before it takes its permanent place in the Chancellery Gallery. Angela Merkel's 16 years as Chancellor significantly shaped German politics. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to view this significant portrait within the special context of the museum. Visitors can reflect on its artistic composition and its contemporary historical relevance. The presentation highlights the artist's interpretation of a prominent political figure. The portrait is a

Jérémie Queyras

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Stadtmuseum Berlin · Ephraim-Palais

Life Across

Art and Migration in Berlin

Until Jan 3, 2027

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This exhibition delves into the intricate relationship between art and migration in Berlin, showcasing the city as a vibrant hub where these two histories are deeply interwoven. It explores the multifaceted experience of living between different places, languages, and memories through artistic perspectives from the 1970s to the present day. The exhibition features rarely seen works from the Berlin Museum's collection alongside selected loans, narrating compelling stories of exile, daily life, and self-determination. Complementing the artworks are archival materials and audio interviews with the artists, offering transnational insights into Berlin's rich history and its diverse narratives. Th

Cecilia Boisier · Santos Chávez · Ximena Ferrer Pizarro · Evelyn Kuwertz · Ertekin Özcan · Minh Duc Pham

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NGBK – Neue Gesellschaft für Bildende Kunst · nGbK

Palästina zwischen Augen

Oct 17 to Jan 3, 2027

Free

The exhibition 'Palästina zwischen Augen' (Palestine Between Eyes) and its accompanying public program explore how social structures influence our perception and determine which human experiences are deemed visible and worthy of empathy. It critically examines the widespread withholding of acknowledgment for the genocide in Gaza and the wider region within dominant German discourse, attributing this to a normalized disavowal of Palestinian subjectivity. The exhibition intervenes directly in the realm of perception by showcasing artistic practices that challenge racial hierarchies and the criminalization of solidarity with Palestine. It traces continuities of coloniality through public and fa

Mohamed Abusal · Shiva Addanki · Basma al-Sharif · Sophie Ataya · Yuval Carasso · Pary El-Qalqili

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Ruin und Rausch. Berlin 1910–1930

Apr 25 to Jan 3, 2027

€10

This exhibition, "Ruin und Rausch. Berlin 1910–1930," at the Neue Nationalgalerie, delves into the turbulent and dynamic period of Berlin between the 1910s and 1920s. It draws from the museum's collection of Classical Modernism to explore a city marked by the aftermath of World War I and the complexities of the Weimar Republic. The era was characterized by a constant oscillation between extremes: excess and poverty, emancipation and extremism coexisted in the rapidly growing, cosmopolitan metropolis. The exhibition features approximately 35 works across various styles, aiming to make these ambivalences of Berlin at the time palpable. Around 1910, Berlin was a city in flux, becoming a global

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner · Otto Dix · Anita Berber · Fritz Lang · Walther Ruttmann · Lotte Laserstein

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Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

Shilpa Gupta. What Still Holds

Mar 27 to Jan 3, 2027

Shilpa Gupta's solo exhibition at Hamburger Bahnhof, titled 'What Still Holds,' centers on her monumental work 'TRUTH.' This installation, situated at the intersection of language, power, and control, invites visitors to move through oversized letters. The artwork critically examines the mechanisms that preserve or obscure truth. It highlights how collective progress is contingent upon protecting and questioning truth. The exhibition expands upon this core piece with additional works by Gupta. It is presented in dialogue with the permanent collection display of Joseph Beuys. This juxtaposition reveals parallels in their approaches to language, participation, and social reflection. As part of

Shilpa Gupta

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Stadtmuseum Berlin · Ephraim-Palais

Tapetenwechsel

Migration and Furniture since 1960

Until Jan 3, 2027

€7

The exhibition 'Tapetenwechsel' at the Ephraim-Palais explores the concept of 'living in the arrival city,' focusing on how migrants establish homes in new environments. It illustrates the transformation of temporary spaces into personal dwellings through the display of furniture, personal belongings, and individual tastes. The exhibition delves into the social experiences associated with migration and settlement. It highlights how everyday objects like tables and curtains are more than mere possessions; they are carriers of stories, aspirations, and a sense of belonging. The exhibition also examines the political and social dimensions of housing, as evidenced by tenancy agreements and house

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Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

CHANEL Commission: Lina Lapelytė. We Make Years Out of Hours

May 1 to Jan 10, 2027

The CHANEL Commission presents Lina Lapelytė's "We Make Years Out of Hours," transforming the historic hall of the Hamburger Bahnhof into a space for collective action and singing. This exhibition blurs the lines between sculpture and performance, individual and collective. Approximately 400,000 wooden cubes are spread across the floor, forming stacks and then architectural and hill-like structures. Performers and visitors move these cubes, constantly altering the wooden landscape. The work serves as a living monument to time, care, and coexistence. Its participatory format, with the active involvement of the audience, emphasizes the Hamburger Bahnhof's open museum concept on its 30th annive

Lina Lapelytė

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Gemäldegalerie

Daniel Chodowiecki 1726–1801

Berliner Bilder der Aufklärung

Sep 15 to Jan 10, 2027

€14

This exhibition celebrates Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a prominent Berlin artist of the late 18th century, on the occasion of his 300th birthday. Presented by the Kupferstichkabinett in collaboration with the Akademie der Künste and the Gemäldegalerie, it features over twenty of his most significant works spanning his entire career. These pieces are celebrated for their subtle humor and thought-provoking nature. The exhibition delves into the socio-political themes of the Enlightenment that Chodowiecki explored, themes that remain relevant today. A central focus is his 1767 work, "Der Abschied des Jean Calas von seiner Familie" (The Farewell of Jean Calas from his Family), brought together

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

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Altes Museum

Grundstein Antike

Berlins erstes Museum

Jul 10, 2025 to Jan 10, 2027

€14

This exhibition delves into the origins of Berlin's first museum, the Altes Museum, which opened its doors in 1830. It explores the architectural vision of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, who designed the building as the world's first dedicated art museum, a groundbreaking concept that influenced museum design for decades. The exhibition highlights the technical and financial challenges faced during construction, requiring innovative and cost-effective solutions. Visitors will discover a selection of antiquities that were part of the museum's initial permanent display in 1830, including sculptures, vases, bronzes, and terracottas. It also touches upon the societal context of the time, the rise of t

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KW Institute for Contemporary Art · exhibition rooms of KW (1. OG, 2. OG, 4. OG)

KOO JEONG A – OUSSSEAN

Oct 17 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition at KW Institute for Contemporary Art features the South Korean artist KOO JEONG A, born in 1967. KOO's practice, which began in the early 1990s, explores the interplay between perception and hidden forces, encouraging viewers to consider how their senses shape their understanding of the world. The exhibition's title, "OUSSSEAN," refers to a fictional territory invented by the artist, a conceptual kingdom perceivable by the mind rather than the eye, demanding presence and patient attention. KOO's work often resides in this liminal space, where invisible phenomena are experienced through light, color, vibration, and scent, contingent on the viewer's commitment to present observ

KOO JEONG A

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KW Institute for Contemporary Art · exhibition rooms of KW (3. OG)

Rafik Greiss: The City and the City

Oct 17 to Jan 10, 2027

Egyptian artist Rafik Greiss's first institutional solo exhibition, "The City and the City," explores time as fragmented moments rather than a linear progression. His practice, which spans film, photography, and sculpture, investigates transformation, memory, and the mutable nature of images and objects. The exhibition centers on a newly commissioned film of the same title, depicting enigmatic figures in vast desert landscapes, anticipating an event that may never occur. This prolonged expectancy becomes a form of labor, imbuing seemingly empty scenery with anticipation and tension. The film's atmosphere is extended into the exhibition space through a soundtrack by musician 7038634357. Compl

Rafik Greiss

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Neues Museum

Schicksal in den Sternen

Die Anfänge des Tierkreises

Mar 21 to Jan 10, 2027

€14

This exhibition at the Neues Museum explores the history and significance of the zodiac, tracing its origins from Babylonia to Egypt and the Greco-Roman world. Divided into several thematic areas, it presents the ancient zodiac from contemporary scientific and societal perspectives. The exhibition delves into the enduring human fascination with the zodiac, which has connected humanity and the cosmos, heaven and earth, astronomy and astrology, science and faith, tradition and innovation, certainty and uncertainty, harmony and dissonance since antiquity. It questions the nature of the zodiac: is it an oracle, a mirror to the psyche, a projection surface for the pursuit of knowledge, a calculab

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KW Institute for Contemporary Art · KW (Haupthalle und EG)

Susan Hiller – Bad Dreams

Oct 17 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition, "Bad Dreams," is the first major survey of British artist Susan Hiller's work in Berlin, a city that significantly influenced her practice. Hiller, who worked for five decades exploring themes of dreams, trance, hallucinations, spirituality, and altered states of consciousness, investigated how these experiences are represented, remembered, and acquire meaning. The exhibition delves into her contemporary investigation of how personal and collective imaginaries are shaped by images, objects, mass media, and popular culture. Visitors will encounter ghostly images, bodies defying gravity, and children exhibiting supernatural abilities. The exhibition also features voices recoun

Susan Hiller

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Jüdisches Museum Berlin · Old Building, level 1

The Opposite of Now

Artistic Paths to a Different Present

Sep 4 to Jan 10, 2027

€10

In a time of crises, the Jewish Museum Berlin presents 'The Opposite of Now,' an exhibition exploring paths to a better present. Twelve artists investigate the current order, seeking openings for change. Some artists draw inspiration from Jewish traditions, while others reference thinkers like Ernst Bloch and Theodor W. Adorno, who advocated for a more just society during challenging periods. The exhibition, coinciding with the museum's twenty-fifth anniversary, looks towards the future and the possibilities it holds. It emphasizes the power of individuals and communities to envision and create a better life for everyone, a power that can evolve and strengthen over time. The exhibition aims

Yael Bartana · Andrea Büttner · Chto Delat International · Arnold Dreyblatt · William Forsythe · Dana Kavelina

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Martin-Gropius-Bau · Gropius Bau

Christoph Schlingensief

Es ist nicht mehr mein Problem, macht eure Scheiße alleine

Oct 9 to Jan 17, 2027

€15

This exhibition at the Gropius Bau, titled "Es ist nicht mehr mein Problem, macht eure Scheiße alleine," delves into the visionary and genre-defying work of Christoph Schlingensief (1960–2010). Schlingensief unflinchingly addressed the challenges of contemporary life through his art. The exhibition explores his impactful political actions and projects that spanned theater, opera, film, and visual arts. It begins with the expansive installation "Kaprow City" in the publicly accessible courtyard, which is closely linked to Schlingensief's artistic endeavors in Berlin. From this starting point, the exhibition unfolds across eight rooms. Visitors will encounter installations and video works, fur

Christoph Schlingensief

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Alte Nationalgalerie

InterNationalgalerie 1

Nationalmuseum in Warschau

Jun 18 to Jan 17, 2027

€16

The Alte Nationalgalerie initiates a new cabinet series by hosting the National Museum in Warsaw. This exhibition, titled "The Invention of Myths," marks the first presentation in this series. The National Museum in Warsaw will showcase its collection, offering a window into its artistic and cultural significance. The series aims to foster international dialogue and introduce global national galleries to the Berlin audience. The Alte Nationalgalerie itself has a history of international focus, despite its original inscription. It developed into a major German collection of French avant-garde art. This exhibition provides a platform for the Warsaw museum to present current themes and question

Jacek Malczewski · Jan Matejko

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Martin-Gropius-Bau · Gropius Bau

Kreuzberg

Kunst und Migration seit 1960

Sep 10 to Jan 17, 2027

€15

This group exhibition, "Kreuzberg: Art and Migration since 1960," explores the profound social and cultural transformations in West Germany, particularly as reflected in the Berlin district of Kreuzberg. The area became a microcosm of national developments due to increasing labor migration from countries like Italy, Greece, and Turkey. The exhibition showcases artistic perspectives on migration, work, and life in this vibrant district, which is also home to the Gropius Bau. It features approximately 130 works that address the central experiences of "guest workers" and subsequent generations. The display includes rarely seen historical pieces alongside newly commissioned contributions. These

Alexis Akrithakis · Mehmet Aksoy · Atiye Altül · Ararat‑Verlag · Eduardo Arroyo · Paolo Baratella

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Deutsches Historisches Museum · Pei Building, First floor

Nature and German History. Faith – Biology – Power

Nov 14, 2025 to Jan 17, 2027

€7

This exhibition delves into 800 years of German history, exploring the evolving concept of nature and its role as a political factor. It begins with Hildegard of Bingen's 12th-century notion of 'viriditas' and traces the historical trajectory through to the anti-nuclear movement of the late 20th century. The exhibition highlights how the concept of nature was co-opted by the Nazi dictatorship, which used it to justify its ideology and enact laws like the 'Nuremberg Laws' and the 'Reich Conservation Act' in 1935. The historical periods are presented in five chronological rooms, each featuring distinct stations. These stations offer 'vignettes' that showcase events or developments where the co

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Haus am Waldsee

Peter Wächtler

Ständig

Oct 16 to Jan 17, 2027

Haus am Waldsee presents the first comprehensive institutional solo exhibition of artist Peter Wächtler in Berlin. Wächtler, born in 1979, lives and works in Schleswig-Holstein. He develops his works beyond fixed notions of art or classification. He writes, films, draws, paints, builds sculptures and film sets. His practice transforms familiar genres and narrative styles. These transformations create a fragile balance of nostalgia, tragedy, and absurd humour. Over the course of two decades, Wächtler has developed his own formal language. This language uses the supposed comfort of the past. It weaves together contemporary contradictions of self-determination and self-abandonment. The exhibiti

Peter Wächtler

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Kunstgewerbemuseum

Sofie Dawo. Textile Experimente

Jul 17 to Jan 17, 2027

€10

This exhibition at the Kunstgewerbemuseum presents the textile experiments of Sofie Dawo (1926-2010), an exceptional artist whose unconventional strategy involved refining fabric through destruction. This radical approach inscribed the manufacturing process into the object itself, deliberately incorporating the unpredictable and "emergent surprises" that Dawo embraced. Her textile works are free from any specific function or application, existing independently and defying categorization as either art or craft. The exhibition features 22 works by Sofie Dawo, alongside selected works on paper, offering a representative cross-section of her oeuvre. These pieces are of particular artistic value

Sofie Dawo

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Haus am Waldsee · café, the former garage of the house

Sophie Kovel

Gigantomania

Oct 16 to Jan 17, 2027

This exhibition, 'Gigantomania,' is the third and final part of the 'Since…' series, developed for Haus am Waldsee's 80th anniversary. It features new works by artist Sophie Kovel, born in Los Angeles in 1996 and based between Paris and New York. Kovel's creations are a direct response to the specific site of Haus am Waldsee and its rich history. The exhibition is presented along a display architecture designed by Nina Akhvlediani, located in the building's former garage, now serving as the café. Kovel draws inspiration from the nearby Studio Babelsberg, a place with a complex past. She explores its history of producing images for avant-garde, fascist, and socialist ideologies. The works als

Sophie Kovel

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Forschungscampus Dahlem

Unbezahlbar – Geld, Macht, Werte

Oct 2 to Jan 17, 2027

Free

The exhibition "Priceless – Money, Power, Values" delves into the multifaceted nature of money, exploring its impact on our perception of the world and what is considered valuable. It questions how money shapes us, our history, and our global society, examining its origins in relation to power structures and societal dynamics. Through objects from the collections of the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, the exhibition traces global interconnections and individual fates tied to changing values. Visitors will encounter artifacts like a Maya stucco head, which, despite being a forgery, gains new value as a research object. The journey extends to cacao beans, transitioning from historical curre

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Liebermann-Villa am Wannsee

Off to new works! Max Slevogt, Bruno Cassirer and Max Liebermann

Oct 3 to Jan 18, 2027

This exhibition delves into the nearly three-decade creative partnership between painter and illustrator Max Slevogt and publisher Bruno Cassirer. Their collaboration was instrumental in establishing Slevogt as a prominent figure in German Impressionism. Cassirer's significant role in the cultural landscape provided Slevogt with the artistic freedom to pursue innovative approaches, particularly in illustrated books. Their shared enthusiasm for drawing opened up new avenues for artistic expression. Cassirer also significantly influenced art theory through his journal "Kunst und Künstler." Together, they produced works now recognized as landmarks in artistic book illustration. The exhibition s

Max Slevogt · Max Liebermann

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C/O Berlin

Stelios Kallinikou: Cliffs Among Dreams . After Nature Prize 26

Sep 12 to Jan 20, 2027

This exhibition by Cypriot artist Stelios Kallinikou delves into the Akrotiri peninsula in southern Cyprus, a region he has extensively documented over a decade through photography and film. The area is characterized by a unique intersection of ecological diversity and military presence, as it remains a British overseas territory and houses a Royal Air Force base alongside the island's largest natural inland lake, the Akrotiri Salt Lake. Kallinikou's work captures the inherent contradictions within this landscape, juxtaposing elements like flamingos and migratory birds with military infrastructure such as antennas and radar systems. The photographs reveal how military secrecy shapes the perc

Stelios Kallinikou

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C/O Berlin

Susanne Kriemann

Im Fieber der Sonne flattern Schmetterlinge im Bauch . After Nature Prize 26

Sep 12 to Jan 20, 2027

This exhibition by Berlin artist Susanne Kriemann delves into the remnants of the industrial and atomic ages within our environment. It is significantly motivated by the Chernobyl disaster forty years ago, a recurring theme in her work. The exhibition specifically focuses on landscapes from former uranium extraction sites in Saxony, Thuringia, and the Limousin region of France. These locations are characterized by the presence of radiation in the soil, flora, and architecture, making it a tangible phenomenon rather than an abstract one. Kriemann's extensive research is presented alongside materials discovered during the renovation of her Berlin studio. She employs an expanded understanding o

Susanne Kriemann

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Berlinische Galerie

Lovis Corinth. Then Came Berlin!

Oct 9 to Jan 25, 2027

This exhibition at the Berlinische Galerie focuses on the significant contribution of Lovis Corinth to modernism. Corinth (1858–1925) was a highly influential painter in the Berlin art scene during his lifetime. He moved to Berlin from Munich in 1901, finding the city more progressive and vibrant. The exhibition will explore Corinth's rise to fame in Berlin and his impact on the city's art scene. It will also highlight the role of his domestic circle and lesser-known aspects of his life and work. The show will delve into his modernity, evident in his work, lifestyle, and thinking. Specific attention will be given to his school of painting, which primarily taught women, and his contributions

Lovis Corinth

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Kupferstichkabinett

Rubens, Jordaens, van Dyck

Flämische Meisterzeichnungen

Oct 10 to Jan 31, 2027

From €8

This exhibition at the Kupferstichkabinett presents over 100 outstanding drawings by 28 Flemish artists from the museum's collection, marking the first such display in fifty years. The works, created between 1570 and 1650, are often remarkably painterly and powerful, offering fascinating insights into the creative process. The exhibition explores the artistic milieu of Antwerp, which became a major European art production hub in the late 16th century amidst political and religious turmoil. Central to the exhibition are works by the three protagonists of the Antwerp Baroque: Peter Paul Rubens, Jacob Jordaens, and Anton van Dyck. Rubens, a dominant figure, was a painter, collector, humanist, a

Peter Paul Rubens · Jacob Jordaens · Anton van Dyck · Jan Brueghel d. Ä. · David Teniers d. J. · Frans Snyders

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Topographie des Terrors · Special Exhibitions Room

The Holocaust – What Did the Germans Know?

Mar 25 to Jan 31, 2027

Free

This exhibition, "The Holocaust – What Did the Germans Know?", delves into the extent of public knowledge regarding the mass murder of Jews during the Nazi regime. It addresses the common post-war claim of ignorance, which served to absolve many Germans of complicity. The exhibition critically examines what information was available in the German Reich and how individuals perceived or ignored it. It explores how facts and rumors about the Holocaust circulated and what actions, if any, people took based on this knowledge. The exhibition is structured into three distinct parts. The first section, "Propaganda," analyzes the information disseminated by the Nazi regime concerning the persecution

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Berlinische Galerie

Josef Kaiser

Building for the GDR

Aug 28 to Feb 1, 2027

This exhibition explores the life and work of Josef Kaiser (1910–1991), a pivotal figure in East German architecture. Kaiser was instrumental in designing prestigious state buildings and modern architectures in the GDR between 1950 and 1970. His notable projects include the Karl-Marx-Allee in Berlin, featuring the iconic Kino International. His designs embodied new social visions and garnered international recognition, with many of his creations now designated as protected heritage. The exhibition utilizes drawings, photographs, films, and models to present Kaiser's career and delve into the political and aesthetic tensions of his time. It highlights his integral role in the architectural hi

Josef Kaiser · Veronika Kellndorfer · Karsten Konrad · Tracey Snelling

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C/O Berlin

Carrie Mae Weems

The Heart of the Matter

Sep 12 to Feb 3, 2027

C/O Berlin presents 'The Heart of the Matter,' an extensive retrospective of the internationally acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems. For over four decades, Weems has critically examined issues of power and memory through her photography, videos, and installations. Her work specifically unpacks and confronts constructions of race and femininity, seeking new models for living. The exhibition features over one hundred photographs and videos, showcasing the depth and diversity of an artistic practice that connects personal experiences with social and historical issues. Weems is a highly influential contemporary artist whose work explores how images shape history, form memory, and determine visibi

Carrie Mae Weems

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Kunsthaus Dahlem

Eva Frankfurther – Drawn from Life

Oct 23 to Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition at Kunsthaus Dahlem presents the first solo show in Germany dedicated to the brief yet intense artistic career of Eva Frankfurther. Born in Berlin in 1930, Frankfurther was a Jewish artist whose family fled Nazi Germany, eventually settling in London. She studied art in London from 1946 to 1951, but became disillusioned with the prevailing focus on formal artistic questions. For her, form and color were always tools to understand and represent people and their social realities. Her travels to the United States, including time spent in Harlem, influenced her early work. After her studies, she moved to London's East End, a district marked by poverty and immigration. She worked

Eva Frankfurther

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KINDL – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst · Maschinenhaus M2

Thu-Van Tran — Write As Beasts Scream at Night

Sep 13 to Feb 14, 2027

Thu-Van Tran's exhibition, 'Write As Beasts Scream at Night,' delves into the complex political entanglements between nations and the enduring impact of colonial legacies. The artist, born in Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt and based in Paris, explores how these historical imprints remain visible in language, bodies, and landscapes. This exhibition at KINDL features recent works, some developed specifically for the space, including ceramics, paintings, and drawings. These pieces address the ecological and traumatic consequences of colonialism in Vietnam and Australia, examining their reverberations in Europe. The exhibition highlights nature's resilience, illustrating its quiet yet persistent resistance a

Thu-Van Tran

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Humboldt Forum · Humboldt Forum, Raum 318 und 319

Mirae kh Rhee: Weiterreichen

Jun 18 to Feb 15, 2027

€9

This exhibition, 'Mirae kh Rhee: Weiterreichen' (Hand Me Down), delves into the journey of objects and their acquisition within museum collections. Artist Mirae kh Rhee questions who collects what, why, and the messages conveyed through diverse collections. She highlights the dynamic histories of collection items and the people who created, noticed, preserved, and passed them on, often influenced by human migration. Rhee, an interdisciplinary artist working across Germany, California, and South Korea, uses her diasporic identity as a starting point. Her work explores themes of collecting practices and histories, forced migration, and cultural appropriation, weaving autoethnographic narrative

Mirae kh Rhee

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KINDL – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst · Maschinenhaus M1

Kira Freije — Between Sunlight

Sep 13 to Feb 21, 2027

The exhibition 'Between Sunlight' by British artist Kira Freije, a nominee for the Turner Prize, presents a collection of sculptural works. Freije's figures convey a deep sense of connection while simultaneously appearing lost in their own thoughts. The use of fabrics and found materials imbues the scenes with a rich materiality. The deliberately open-ended narrative structures invite visitors to project their own experiences and imaginations into the artworks. The exhibition is curated by Laura Smith and takes place in Maschinenhaus M1 at KINDL – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst. Freije, born in London in 1985, lives and works in London. Her work is known for its emotional depth and explor

Kira Freije

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KINDL – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst · M1 VideoSpace

NEOZOON. together

Sep 13 to Feb 21, 2027

Free

The exhibition 'NEOZOON. together' by the artist collective NEOZOON critically examines the male-dominated narrative of human history. It questions the concept of civilizational progress, tracing its development from the establishment of settlements to the acquisition and defense of property. Through their characteristic ironic and humorous approach, NEOZOON uses this film to reveal the bitter abysses of coexistence. The work probes the idea of 'My land, my property, my border.' It simultaneously asks about alternative future visions, posing the question: 'Together we could help each other.' Would we then be happier? The exhibition is curated by Magdalena Mai and takes place in the M1 VideoS

NEOZOON

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Bröhan-Museum

Paperwork – Jumping He. Blackbox #18

Jun 13 to Feb 21, 2027

This exhibition showcases the experimental project "Paperwork" by graphic designer and design curator Jumping He. The project delves into the evolution of visual communication, examining its transformation at the nexus of print media, digital information, and emerging technologies. Jumping He acts as a cultural mediator between Eastern and Western societies. Throughout his extensive design career, he has cultivated a unique style and design philosophy. His work is distinguished by its conceptual accuracy, refined typography, and an experimental engagement with materials. Renowned artist Ai Weiwei has recognized him as a "designer for the global age." The exhibition provides an in-depth look

Jumping He

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NGBK – Neue Gesellschaft für Bildende Kunst · station urbaner kulturen/nGbK Hellersdorf

Die Architekten

or How to Exhibit Failed Hopes

Sep 12 to Feb 27, 2027

Free

This exhibition, 'Die Architekten' (The Architects), explores the development of a distinct East German engagement with postmodernism in the GDR during the 1980s, a period when the term itself was not officially recognized. It focuses on a bohemian subculture that emerged under a repressive state that was losing its authority. A key figure highlighted is architect Michael Kny, who, as part of a collective led by Wolf-Rüdiger Eisentraut, designed buildings for the new center of Marzahn. Despite standardized construction methods, Kny and his partner Thomas Weber sought unique forms, deviating from typical GDR architecture by using unconventional combinations of industrially manufactured compon

Michael Kny · Thomas Weber · Wolf-Rüdiger Eisentraut · Peter Kahane · Wenke Seemann · Sonya Schönberger

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Kunstgewerbemuseum

2101 – Future Ceramics

Tischkultur der Zukunft

Jul 9 to Feb 28, 2027

€16

This exhibition, titled "2101 – Future Ceramics: Table Culture of the Future," showcases twelve experimental works by students from the University of the Arts (UdK) in Berlin. The project, led by Prof. Julia Läufer, explores speculative scenarios for how people might live, eat, and drink in the year 2101. Students utilized both traditional design processes and AI-assisted tools to visualize and narrate their future visions. Ceramic, particularly porcelain, was chosen as the primary material due to its durability, sustainability, and cultural significance. Many of the designs address rituals, emphasizing the growing importance of family gatherings and ceremonial communal dining. In response t

Jannes Bock · Samuel Fiedler · Seyoung Chon · Mona Mei · Leander Heinisch · Jan Cichon

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Alte Nationalgalerie

Über Zeiten

Gursky, Lucas, Miró, Warhol und die Kunst des langen 19. Jahrhunderts

Oct 22 to Feb 28, 2027

This special presentation at the Alte Nationalgalerie brings together works by artists from the long 19th century and the late 20th century. The Nationalgalerie was originally opened in 1876 as a house for contemporary art. Today, it is known as the Alte Nationalgalerie and serves as the main house for the art of the 19th century. The exhibition spans all three floors of the Alte Nationalgalerie. It features curated encounters between 20th-century works and contemporary art with the art of the 19th century. Visitors are invited to engage in associative viewing. The exhibition aims to create dialogues across different eras of art history. It highlights the enduring relevance of 19th-century a

Gursky · Lucas · Miró · Warhol

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Maurizio Cattelan. NIGHT

Preis der Nationalgalerie 2026

Sep 10 to Mar 7, 2027

€16

The Neue Nationalgalerie presents "NIGHT," the first major solo exhibition in Germany by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. This exhibition is part of the Preis der Nationalgalerie 2026, for which Cattelan was selected by an international jury. It features key historical works and new pieces within the iconic Mies van der Rohe building. The exhibition includes significant works such as "Him" (2001), "Novecento" (1997), "La Rivoluzione Siamo Noi" (2000), and "Untitled" (2003), inspired by Günter Grass's "The Tin Drum." These pieces explore central themes in Cattelan's oeuvre: the delicate boundary between innocence and violence, the construction of identity, and the persistent presence of hist

Maurizio Cattelan

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Humboldt Forum

Restaurierung im Dialog

Blick hinter die Kulissen

May 24, 2025 to Mar 8, 2027

This exhibition, titled "Restaurierung im Dialog" (Conservation in Dialogue), offers a behind-the-scenes look at the essential yet often unseen work of museum conservation. It delves into the complex decision-making processes involved in restoration, questioning what should be conserved, how it should be treated, and what can be exhibited. The exhibition explores the diverse perspectives brought by international partners. Through five key exhibits, visitors gain insight into the specific challenges and methodologies employed in conservation. Additionally, audio texts created by students from the Carl-Friedrich-von-Siemens-Gymnasium in Berlin-Spandau provide creative and additional viewpoints

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Forschungscampus Dahlem

Verbindende Fäden

Gestickte Narrative aus Afghanistan und der Diaspora

Sep 26 to Mar 8, 2027

Free

The exhibition "Verbindende Fäden" (Connecting Threads) explores embroidery as a cultural practice, a carrier of knowledge, and a medium of collective memory within Afghan diaspora contexts. It centers on embroidered textiles, textile objects, and narrative fragments that bridge personal experience and cultural archives. These works offer perspectives on forms of female knowledge transmission and textile traditions that acquire new meanings under conditions of migration. In Afghanistan, embroidery is more than just ornamental design; patterns, color compositions, and techniques have served for generations as forms of cultural coding, social belonging, and family memory. In exile and diaspora

Azita Ibrahimi

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Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

[ materialistin ]

Matter of Care, Care of Matter

Jul 3 to Mar 14, 2027

The exhibition '[ materialistin ]. Matter of Care, Care of Matter' showcases sculptures and site-specific installations at the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart. It delves into socio-political and cultural questions, highlighting new forms of collective practice and solidarity among eight sculptors from Leipzig. The group, known as [ materialistin ], focuses on expanded sculpture, utilizing materials like steel, stone, plaster, concrete, plant fibers, and wax. They produce both sculptural objects and installations, positioning themselves within feminist and socio-political discourse. Their practice is characterized by solidarity and a non-hierarchical organization, with membe

Laura Eckert · Enne Haehnle · Elisabeth Howey · Lucy König · Agnes Lammert · Wibke Rahn

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Neues Museum

Dioskuren – Der geschenkte Tag

Apr 12, 2025 to Mar 14, 2027

€14

This exhibition, "Dioskuren – Der geschenkte Tag" (Dioscuri – The Given Day), is a special presentation held in the staircase hall of the Neues Museum. It explores themes of time, mortality, and the connection between past and present through contemporary art within a historical space. The exhibition features a monumental, room-filling painting by the German-British artist Michael Müller, titled "Der geschenkte Tag." This artwork is a modern adaptation of the classical myth of the Dioscuri, the twin brothers Castor and Pollux. The myth tells of their eternal cycle between life and death, a choice made by Pollux to share mortality with his mortal brother Castor. Müller's painting captures the

Michael Müller

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Gemäldegalerie

Porträts! Überraschende Begegnungen von Botticelli bis Lempicka

Oct 16 to Mar 14, 2027

€16

This exhibition at the Gemäldegalerie of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin explores the history of portraiture through surprising juxtapositions of works spanning six centuries. It questions how we see ourselves and how people throughout history wished to be seen. The exhibition features approximately 90 masterpieces, including loans from other Staatliche Museen zu Berlin institutions. The core concept involves pairing portraits from different centuries, regions, and cultures to reveal unexpected commonalities and differences. These pairings encourage a fresh examination of themes such as identity, beauty, status, and power. The exhibition challenges conventional art historical narratives by h

Botticelli · Lempicka · Dürer · Giorgione · Mino da Fiesole · Rogier van der Weyden

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Humboldt Forum · Humboldt Forum, Raum 319, „Künstler und Kenner“

Auf ruhigen Flüssen der turbulenten Welt entfliehen

Fischer und einsame Boote in der Malerei Chinas

Sep 30 to Mar 29, 2027

This exhibition, celebrating the 120th anniversary of the East Asian Art Collection, explores the figure of the fisherman in Chinese painting. The fisherman symbolizes the idea of escape from the life of a civil servant in a world torn by conflicts and wars between dynasties. As a highly symbolic motif in Chinese art, the fisherman remains nameless, representing resilience and is typically depicted in an idyllic landscape. These landscapes, while appearing peaceful, also signify a retreat from a turbulent, stressful, and dangerous environment. The exhibition showcases various artworks featuring fishermen and boats. Some pieces highlight the serene beauty of nature, while others delve into th

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Bröhan-Museum

Cesar Klein. Image Space Stage

Oct 15 to Mar 29, 2027

This exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of Cesar Klein, a pioneering modern artist of Berlin Modernism. Klein was exceptionally versatile, working across painting, graphic art, interior design, mosaics, stained-glass windows, furniture, and porcelain. He also made significant contributions as a stage and film designer during the Weimar Republic. The exhibition highlights his role in avant-garde movements before and between the World Wars, including his early involvement with the Neue Secession. It explores his influential position as head of Decorative Painting at the Berlin teaching institute of the Museum of Decorative Arts. Visitors will see his work in stage and interior design,

Cesar Klein

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Museum Europäischer Kulturen

Schwerer Stoff

Frauen – Trachten – Lebensgeschichten

Apr 24 to Mar 29, 2027

This exhibition, "Schwerer Stoff. Frauen – Trachten – Lebensgeschichten" (Heavy Fabric. Women – Traditional Costumes – Life Stories), delves into the lives of Danube Swabian women and girls through their traditional clothing. It showcases approximately 20 dress ensembles, alongside numerous photographs and drawings, offering a glimpse into their former worlds. These worlds were shaped by the constraints of village and church rules, yet also offered the diversity of a multicultural society. The exhibition bridges tradition and modernity, ideology and reality, and past and present textile upcycling. It highlights the lives of Danube Swabians, descendants of German-speaking emigrants who settle

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Hörraum im Humboldt Forum

fuga

Klangausstellung von Netta Weiser

Aug 29 to Mar 31, 2027

€9

This exhibition, titled "fuga," showcases the first sound exhibition in Berlin by artist Netta Weiser, who works at the intersection of sound installation, performance, and experimental radio. Weiser's interdisciplinary practice explores choreographic approaches to sound, investigating how radio broadcasts can make suppressed histories audible and how collective listening can foster temporary communities. The exhibition weaves together archival sounds from 1930s Egypt, queer narratives, and diasporic memories into a choreographic listening experience. "fuga" emerges from Weiser's artistic research in the Phonogram Archive of the Ethnological Museum in Berlin. Central to her research is a col

Netta Weiser

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Zerreißprobe. Kunst zwischen Politik und Gesellschaft

Sammlung der Nationalgalerie 1945 – 2000

Nov 18, 2023 to Apr 4, 2027

From €14

This exhibition, titled "Extreme Tension: Art Between Politics and Society," showcases the collection of the Nationalgalerie from 1945 to 2000. It explores the art of the latter half of the 20th century, a period marked by division, upheaval, and renewal. The exhibition delves into the societal and political contexts that shaped artistic creation, including the Holocaust, war, emancipation, the Cold War, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. These events created tensions within society and led to fundamental shifts in visual art. The exhibition's title is inspired by Günter Brus's radical 1970 performance, where he pushed his physical limits. Fourteen chapters address key artistic and societal th

Marina Abramović · Joseph Beuys · Francis Bacon · Lee Bontecou · Rebecca Horn · Valie Export

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Berlinische Galerie

Jeewi Lee

Residual Memories

Sep 11 to Apr 5, 2027

The Berlinische Galerie is showcasing Jeewi Lee's first institutional solo exhibition in Berlin, coinciding with the GASAG Art Prize 2026. Lee's work encompasses serial paintings, sculptures, site-specific installations, and interventions. She utilizes simple, seemingly inexpensive materials that bear inscriptions of time and transience, which serve as memories. These traces form the foundation of her artistic research, merging material analysis with Taoist philosophy and personal mythology. The result is a visual world that is both poetic and meditative. For this exhibition, titled "Residual Memories," Lee, the recipient of the GASAG award, focuses on sand. Sand, an everyday material, holds

Jeewi Lee

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Deutsches Historisches Museum · Pei Building, Basement

Controversial Kinship. Colonial and National Socialist Violence

Oct 16 to Apr 11, 2027

€7

The exhibition "Controversial Kinship. Colonial and National Socialist Violence" delves into the complex and debated relationship between colonial violence and the atrocities of the National Socialist regime. It explores the historical comparison that has been a subject of discussion for nearly a century among anti-colonial thinkers, journalists, politicians, historians, and Holocaust survivors. The exhibition traces the origins of this debate, examining the similarities, differences, and the controversial nature of equating these two forms of violence. Visitors are invited to engage with the historical evidence and develop their own assessments of such comparisons. The aim is to foster a mo

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Stadtmuseum Berlin · Museum Nikolaikirche

Berlin’s Middle

800 years of history and culture

Oct 2 to Apr 18, 2027

From €7

This exhibition, "Berlin's Middle," is housed in the Nikolaikirche, the city's oldest surviving church building, offering a journey into Berlin's early history. It utilizes original furnishings and artifacts to illustrate the church's historical functions. Themed displays provide deeper insights into its past, covering topics such as the early history of Berlin, the architectural evolution of the Nikolaikirche from fieldstone to brick, and the Nikolai Quarter's past and present. Visitors can also explore the world-famous hymns from St Nikolai, liturgy in transition with ecclesiastical art and liturgical objects, funeral culture within the church as Berlin's Pantheon, and the story of a lost

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Stadtmuseum Berlin · Nikolaikirche

Chorus

A Sound Installation by Annika Kahrs

Oct 2 to Apr 18, 2027

From €7

Annika Kahrs' sound installation, "Chorus," transforms the historic Nikolaikirche into an immersive sonic environment. The exhibition explores the concept of a church resonating as a musical instrument. Visitors are guided through seven stations within the church, experiencing a spatial and temporal choreography. The term "chorus" is explored through its multiple meanings, with individual sounds and voices entering into dialogue, creating a collective whole. The installation incorporates the historical and social contexts of the Nikolaikirche. It also integrates contemporary sounds through field recordings from various Berlin districts, forming a "choir of the city." The church becomes a spa

Annika Kahrs

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Stadtmuseum Berlin · Museum Nikolaikirche

Conceiving Architecture

The Nikolaikirche for blind, visually impaired and sighted people

Oct 2 to Apr 18, 2027

€7

This exhibition at the Museum Nikolaikirche offers a unique sensory experience of the building's architecture. Five high-quality tactile models allow visitors, regardless of visual ability, to explore the interior and exterior design of the historic church. These models make the layout and structural elements tangible, highlighting the interplay between aesthetics and functionality. An accompanying audio commentary provides historical context and orientation, enriching the understanding for both blind and sighted individuals. The project was initiated and completed by students from the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder). Its development involved close collaboration with blind and

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James-Simon-Galerie

Dschingis Khan

und die Welt der Mongolen

Oct 21 to Apr 18, 2027

€14

This exhibition focuses on Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. It archaeologically explores the world of the Mongols, which is largely unknown in Germany. The exhibition showcases high-ranking artifacts from half a millennium of nomadic life, many of which have never been displayed outside of Mongolia. These treasures are complemented by loans from Poland, Romania, and various collections within the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. The exhibition offers unique insights into the 'Mongol Century,' a period between 1250 and 1350 that profoundly changed the world. It highlights recent Mongolian-German research that has revised and expanded prev

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Christoph Schlingensief. Deutschlandsuche ’99

May 2, 2025 to Apr 25, 2027

€20

The Neue Nationalgalerie presents Christoph Schlingensief. Deutschlandsuche ’99, a dedicated space within its collection display 'Zerreißprobe. Kunst zwischen Politik und Gesellschaft. Sammlung der Nationalgalerie 1945 – 2000'. The exhibition centers on Schlingensief's 1999 work 'Deutschland versenken', part of his 'Deutschlandsuche '99' project. Schlingensief, a highly influential German artist, author, filmmaker, and theater director, was invited by MoMA PS1 to New York in 1999. There, he staged the action 'Deutschland versenken' at the Statue of Liberty on November 9th, a date referencing significant historical events in Germany like the Kristallnacht and the fall of the Berlin Wall. He p

Christoph Schlingensief

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Museum Europäischer Kulturen

Die Berge Tirols

Jul 29 to Apr 25, 2027

From €10

This exhibition explores the multifaceted relationship between people and the mountains of Tyrol, both historically and in the present day. It examines how the iconic image of snow-capped peaks and pristine nature coexists with the reality of modern infrastructure like highways, dams, and ski lifts. The display highlights the diverse ways the Tyrolean mountains are utilized, shaped by human activity, economic exploitation, scientific research, trade, and travel. It addresses global challenges such as climate change and mass tourism, particularly evident in Tyrol, and investigates the solutions people are developing to cope with these issues. The exhibition delves into strategies for managing

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Haus am Waldsee

Almut Heise

Until May 17, 2027

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KINDL – Zentrum für zeitgenössische Kunst · Kesselhaus

Mischa Kuball. boiler house

Sep 13 to May 30, 2027

Free

This exhibition at KINDL features the conceptual artist Mischa Kuball, who explores architectural spaces and political discourse through the medium of light. Kuball's projects reflect on socioculture structures and create interventions that emphasize or reinterpret architectural history. For the impressive Kesselhaus (boiler house), he has developed a site-specific work that connects the present with history. The exhibition showcases Kuball's innovative use of light to engage with and transform spaces. Visitors will encounter installations that highlight the interplay between art, architecture, and societal contexts. The artist, born in Düsseldorf in 1959, is known for his critical examinati

Mischa Kuball

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Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

Ryuichi Sakamoto | seeing sound, hearing time

Sep 11 to Jun 20, 2027

This exhibition is the first major retrospective in Europe of the composer and artist Ryuichi Sakamoto. He is recognized as a pioneer of electronic and experimental music, consistently redefining the boundaries between sound, film, performance, and visual art. Since the 2000s, Sakamoto has created immersive three-dimensional soundscapes, often collaborating with international artists. The exhibition showcases seven works presented in five large-scale installations, opening during Berlin Art Week. It centers on the intersection of sound and art, a hallmark of the Hamburger Bahnhof since its inception 30 years ago. The Hamburger Bahnhof presents these five installations across approximately 1,

Ryuichi Sakamoto · Shiro Takatani · Carsten Nicolai · Apichatpong Weerasethakul

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Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

Next Door

Dean, Demand, Eliasson, Håkansson, Saraceno

Oct 9 to Jun 27, 2027

The exhibition "Next Door" reunites five artists—Tacita Dean, Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Henrik Håkansson, and Tomás Saraceno—at the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart. These artists previously had studios in the Rieckhallen, part of a former industrial complex adjacent to the museum, between 2002 and 2013. The ideas and experiments developed in these studios have significantly shaped their subsequent creative output. Over twenty years later, this exhibition marks the museum's 30th anniversary by bringing their works together again. Tacita Dean and Bruce Nauman have created a new film for the exhibition, referencing Nauman's site-specific installation "Room with My Soul L

Tacita Dean · Thomas Demand · Olafur Eliasson · Henrik Håkansson · Tomás Saraceno · Bruce Nauman

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Stadtmuseum Berlin · Berlin Exhibition at the Humboldt Forum

Dara Tûyê – درخت توت – The Mulberry Tree

Feminist Voices on War and Gardens

Nov 29, 2025 to Aug 30, 2027

€9

The Open Space exhibition "Dara Tûyê – درخت توت – The Mulberry Tree" by Flamingo e.V. is presented within BERLIN GLOBAL at the Humboldt Forum. It delves into the solidarity work of women transcending borders, fostering hope amidst experiences of violence and loss. The project is deeply connected to the "Hevrîn Xelef" medicinal herb garden in Berlin-Neukölln, which in turn is linked to the women's village Jinwar in northeastern Syria and the organization Women for Justice. This garden serves as a powerful symbol, representing spaces for remembrance, healing, community, mutual empowerment, and agency. Furthermore, gardens are highlighted as sites of resistance against oppression and violence.

Ela Pour · Yalda Yazdani · Philip Leutert · Anuscheh Amir-Khalili

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Stadtmuseum Berlin · Berlin Exhibition at the Humboldt Forum

If I Were King or Queen…

Young Visions from Neukölln

Nov 30, 2025 to Aug 30, 2027

€9

This exhibition, "If I Were King or Queen…", showcases the visions of eleven young people from Neukölln, Berlin, who explore present-day imbalances and propose ideas for a more equitable future. The project, an Open Space by the Bürgerstiftung Neukölln, is hosted within the BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition. Participants critically examine their daily lives, their city, and political issues, drawing from their diverse experiences. They articulate strong demands for justice, freedom of expression, and solidarity, highlighting values crucial for a society shaped by migration. Visitors are invited to engage with these themes directly in the exhibition space. By sitting on a throne, they can actively rej

D. · Ela · Hanin · Huda · Jamal · Liyana

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Neues Museum

Die Krone von Kertsch

Schätze aus Europas Frühzeit

Oct 19, 2017 to Sep 22, 2027

€14

This exhibition showcases the "Crown of Kerch," a diadem discovered in a Migration Period grave in Kerch, Crimea, dating to the late 4th/1st half of the 5th century AD. It also features other treasures from early European history, particularly from the period between antiquity and the Middle Ages. The collection includes gold jewelry from the Black Sea region, silver garment clasps, and magnificent belts from early medieval graves in France, Italy, Spain, and Germany. These pieces are part of the Johannes von Diergardt collection, which was last exhibited in Berlin in 1934. After the collector's death, the items went to the Römisch-Germanisches Museum in Cologne. Due to renovation work there

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Humboldt Forum · Humboldt Forum, Raum 320, „China und Europa“

Die Ziguangge: Halle des Purpurglanzes

Veranstaltungsort, Heldengalerie und Kriegsschauplatz

Aug 28, 2024 to Sep 27, 2027

€9

This exhibition showcases portraits of meritorious officers commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736–1795) for display in the Ziguangge Hall of Glory. These artworks were intended to demonstrate his power and legitimacy. The Ziguangge, located next to the Forbidden City in Beijing, is a two-story pavilion that served as a venue for military rituals and banquets during the Qianlong Emperor's reign. It housed battle paintings from imperial military campaigns and portraits of distinguished officers. The presentation includes depictions of loyal officials and generals, a tradition dating back 2,000 years in China. The exhibition features reproductions of these portraits, as the original wor

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Schloss Köpenick

Zinn vom Mittelalter bis zum Jugendstil

Apr 24 to Oct 3, 2027

€8

This exhibition at the Kunstgewerbemuseum in Schloss Köpenick explores the widespread yet often overlooked history of pewter in European decorative arts. It traces the use of pewter from the Middle Ages through to the Art Nouveau period, showcasing approximately 100 artworks. The display highlights the evolution of pewter objects from their use in religious contexts to everyday functional items. It also delves into the intricate application of pewter in furniture making. A notable example is the work of Johann Daniel Sommer, a master craftsman active in the late 17th century, known for his 'Boulle' furniture. Sommer's pieces intricately combine materials like tortoiseshell, horn, and pewter,

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Deutsches Historisches Museum · Pei Building, Ground floor

Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection

May 8 to Oct 31, 2027

€7

The Deutsches Historisches Museum presents "Objects. History. Stories. Reviewing the Collection," an exhibition showcasing approximately 200 items from its vast collection of around one million objects that document German history. Some of these items have never been displayed before, including surprising finds and recent acquisitions. The exhibition delves into the practice of collecting and critically examines the provenance and significance of the displayed artifacts. The first section explores the history of the DHM's collection itself, spanning 150 years and acting as a historical witness. It traces defining eras of the institution's development from 1883 to 2006, including its various

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Museum für Fotografie

Intermezzo. Revisiting Helmut Newton

Apr 24 to Dec 31, 2027

€12

This exhibition, "Intermezzo. Revisiting Helmut Newton," radically transforms the previous permanent display of "Helmut Newton's Private Property" at the Museum für Fotografie. While retaining the core idea of informing visitors about Helmut Newton's life and his wife June, the exhibition presents a cinematic intermezzo. The ground floor features a film projected onto four screens, compiled from material created for a previous exhibition and newly incorporated footage from the Helmut Newton Foundation's archives. This includes previously unseen interviews with a dozen contemporaries, offering a fresh perspective on Newton's work. The film runs in an endless loop, providing a dense and surpri

Helmut Newton · June Newton · Alice Springs

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Stadtmuseum Berlin · BERLIN GLOBAL at the Humboldt Forum

Time Machine Infinitum

Queer migrant Berlin

Jun 13 to Jan 31, 2028

€9

The Open Space "Time Machine Infinitum – Queer migrant Berlin" is a multimedia installation within the BERLIN GLOBAL exhibition at the Humboldt Forum. It explores the history, present, and future of queer migrant experiences in Berlin. The installation highlights and honors the presence and cultural heritage of queer migrants and BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) in the city. Artists Noam Gorbat, Omar Nicolas, and Sama Ahmadi collaborated with numerous protagonists to focus on spaces of exchange, self-organization, and visibility for queer BIPoC communities in Berlin. The work connects queer-migrant history from the 1920s and queer Jewish life before World War II with later activis

Noam Gorbat · Omar Nicolas · Sama Ahmadi

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Kunstbibliothek

Zeitreise ins alte Tiergartenviertel

May 16, 2025 to Dec 31, 2028

Free

This exhibition at the Kunstbibliothek presents a journey back in time to the Tiergarten district of Berlin around 100 years ago. It focuses on the creative and art-loving residents who lived around Matthäikirchplatz during a vibrant era. Through images and texts, the presentation highlights the lives and work of formerly famous inhabitants, showcasing a brilliant period that was brutally ended in 1933 by the Nazi regime. The exhibition explores how the area, now known as the Kulturforum, was once a dynamic hub of culture and modernity. It was an elegant residential and business quarter, home to wealthy entrepreneurs, cultural figures, and intellectuals living in magnificent houses. A common

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Brücke-Museum

Art... Beneath Pine Trees

From Jul 5

This exhibition explores the relationship between art and nature, drawing inspiration from early 20th-century artists like Erich Heckel and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner who sought inspiration in the countryside. A century later, this project questions how a new connection between art and the natural world can be forged. The Brücke-Museum has created a nature trail on its woodland site, inviting visitors to observe and engage with nature. Seven contemporary artists and collectives have developed site-specific artworks that broaden perspectives on nature, explore coexistence, and visualize processes of decay. These works are exposed to the elements, unlike traditional museum pieces. The project empha

Guerilla Architects · Mirja Busch · Club Real · El Conde de Torrefiel · Andreas Greiner · Jenny Kendler

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Kunstgewerbemuseum

Haus Lemke – Die Möbel von Mies van der Rohe und Lilly Reich

From Dec 10, 2025

€10

This exhibition at the Kunstgewerbemuseum presents a comprehensive display of the furniture from Haus Lemke in Berlin, showcasing one of the most extensive original interiors designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The furnishings for Haus Lemke closely follow the design principles developed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich since the mid-1920s. Despite the striking modern steel tube furniture, veneered wooden pieces remained the foundation of the interior design. The exhibition highlights the sophisticated interior design of the era, combining the material aesthetic of fine wood, bound by strict geometric forms and spatial proportions, with equally elaborate processing of stone, glass, and

Mies van der Rohe · Lilly Reich

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PalaisPopulaire

Lucia Tallová: Moving Clouds

Deutsche Bank "Artist of the Year" 2026

From Sep 10

Deutsche Bank has named Lucia Tallová its “Artist of the Year” for 2026, and the PalaisPopulaire in Berlin presents the first institutional solo exhibition in Germany dedicated to the Slovak artist. Tallová works across painting, collage, assemblage, and sculpture, creating scenographic, room-filling installations that resemble surreal tableaux. Her work explores memory, ideology, art history, climate, and the legacy of modernism from a feminist perspective, tracing forgotten female histories and developing new forms of storytelling and archiving. She exclusively uses analog media like paper and photography. The exhibition title, "Moving Clouds," evokes the cycle of growth and decay, and als

Lucia Tallová

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Bode-Museum

Sammlungsintervention im Münzkabinett zum 250. Unabhängigkeitstag der USA

From Jul 4

As part of the "We the People" initiative by the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, the Coin Cabinet presents a collection intervention. This exhibition uses two special display cases to mark the anniversary of American independence. Selected coins and medals will illuminate the eventful history of the USA, covering themes of departure, immigration, and internal conflicts. The exhibition also addresses the origin of the dollar's name. Additionally, an iconic American medal from the Revolutionary era, featuring a portrait of George Washington, will be on display. The intervention aims to provide a numismatic perspective on key mome

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Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

Tausendmal Berlin

Die Sammlung Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

From Jun 12

This exhibition, "Tausendmal Berlin" (A Thousand Times Berlin), celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart by showcasing a new collection presentation focused on the Berlin art scene in a global dialogue from 1989 to the present. It features over 70 works by more than 50 artists, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and video installations. The exhibition delves into Berlin's mythos of hedonism and subculture within an international context. Berlin, marked by its historical division and complex identities, serves as a microcosm for global political movements and crises, with art created here reflecting these dynamics. The prese

Absalon · EVA & ADELE · Matthew Barney · Cana Bilir-Meier · Norbert Bisky · Cosima von Bonin & Michel Würthle

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Alte Nationalgalerie

Tür zur Geschichte

From Jun 18

€6

To mark the 150th anniversary of the Alte Nationalgalerie, a historic room has been redesigned to make the building's eventful history newly tangible. The Alte Nationalgalerie, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Museum Island since 1999, is a unique architectural monument reflecting the diverse history of its collection. As early as 2001, during a general renovation, a historic room on the first exhibition floor was made accessible to the public. Once part of a sculpture hall over 300 square meters, the room preserves traces from 150 years of architectural history, from its founding and the installation of the so-called Justi Cabinets to the destruction of World War II. For the Nationalg

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Berlinische Galerie · IBB Video Space

Creamcake 3hd 2026

Beyond Imagining

Oct 30 to Nov 30

Creamcake presents a video programme titled "Beyond Imagining" as part of their "3hd 2026" festival at the Berlinische Galerie. This exhibition delves into a world where reality and fiction blur, challenging perceptions and exploring the extreme violence that often goes unnoticed. It critically examines how images, words, and gestures gain significance and influence, prompting viewers to question conventional thought patterns and societal structures. The film program, accessible both at the venue and online via 3hdTV, emphasizes that observation is never a neutral act. Four distinct works by four artists each feature a central figure, whether real or imagined, confronting an overwhelming for

Sara Sadik · Simona Andrioletti · Simone C Niquille · Vika Kirchenbauer

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Brücke-Museum

Swedish Modernism

From Nov 9

The Brücke-Museum is hosting the first major exhibition in Germany dedicated to Swedish Modernism. This exhibition aims to reintroduce German audiences to the vibrant works of artists like Sigrid Hjertén and Isaac Grünewald, who were once celebrated as 'Swedish Expressionists' at the Berliner Sturm gallery in 1915. The presentation highlights the artist groups De Unga (The Young), De åtta (The Eight), and the Göteborg Colourists. Similar to the Brücke artists, these Swedish groups sought to break free from academic traditions and forge new artistic directions. The exhibition will explore their shared artistic ambitions while also showcasing the diverse and individual creative paths of the ar

Tor Bjurström · Nils Dardel · Leander Engström · Åke Göransson · Isaac Grünewald · Sigrid Hjertén

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Akademie der Künste · Robert Koch Platz

Dancing Between Worlds: Patricio Bunster in Chile and Germany

Nov 12 to Jan 29, 2027

Free

This panel exhibition explores the life and work of Patricio Bunster, a pivotal figure in modern dance in Chile. Bunster viewed dance not merely as an aesthetic pursuit but as a practice deeply rooted in culture, social engagement, and communication. Following the 1973 military coup in Chile, he embarked on a significant artistic and educational journey while in exile in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). His contributions were recognized with appointments to the East German Academy of Arts and the Saxon Academy of Arts. The exhibition, organized by the Institute of Theatre Studies at the University of Leipzig and created in collaboration with Tanzarchiv Leipzig e.V., the Saxon Academy of

Patricio Bunster

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Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart

Sophie Calle. Is It Better?

From Nov 13

This exhibition at the Hamburger Bahnhof presents the first solo show in Berlin by French conceptual artist Sophie Calle in over two decades. It features six major work complexes from the last thirty years, showcasing her diverse use of photography, text, installation, and video. Calle's work often explores autobiographical themes, delving into memory, loss, and history with a tone that is both dark and humorous. A new work, created for the museum's 30th anniversary, will be added to the Hamburger Bahnhof's collection as a donation. The exhibition draws from the museum's collection, starting with a piece from Calle's "The Detachment" series, created in Berlin in 1996, the museum's founding y

Sophie Calle

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Bode-Museum

Klangkörper – Variationen über ein Thema der Kunst.

Eine Musik-Intervention im Bode-Museum

Nov 24 to Mar 7, 2027

The exhibition "Klangkörper" explores the sound of selected objects within the Bode-Museum, ranging from late antique textiles and medieval choirs of angels to Antonio Canova's "Dancer." This intervention is a collaboration between the Sculpture Collection and Museum of Byzantine Art, the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart, and the Musical Instrument Museum. It investigates the dialogue between plastic art, sound, and movement. Historical and modern musical instruments are placed in relation to artworks where music is depicted. This creates fascinating juxtapositions, unexpected insights, and sensory experiences that make art both visible and audible. The exhibition aims to br

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Kulturforum

„BIZARR“

Die Geschichte des verrücktesten Wortes der Welt

Nov 27 to Mar 29, 2027

€12

This exhibition delves into the fascinating history of the word "bizarre," tracing its evolution over 700 years. It explores how the term has been used to describe phenomena that radically challenge the familiar order of the world, from psychological states and dreams to natural wonders, monsters, bold ideas, and astonishing inventions. The exhibition begins with Dante Alighieri's "Inferno," where the word first appeared to describe a soul in hell, and concludes with a contemporary perspective where reality itself is considered bizarre. Visitors will encounter historical sources, paintings, drawings, and graphics that illustrate this linguistic and conceptual journey. The exhibition is struc

Dante Alighieri · Hieronymus Bosch · Michelangelo · Piero di Cosimo · Francisco de Goya · Frank Zappa

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Schwules Museum · Schwules Museum Berlin

Nicht die Letzten. Dis/Continuities of Queer of Color Struggles in Germany

Nov 27 to May 17, 2027

Free

This exhibition, titled "Nicht die Letzten. Dis/Continuities of Queer of Color Struggles in Germany," delves into queer history in Germany through the lens of Queers of Color. It highlights their political organizing, self-created spaces, art, desire, kinship, spirituality, care, and daily lives. The exhibition features a blend of historical documents and contemporary works, voices, and memories, exploring how history is shaped and what is passed on. It challenges the dominant narrative of queerness, which often centers white, middle-class experiences, by focusing on the experiences of Queers of Color who have faced racism. Their stories reveal not only resistance but also the creation of fr

Assima · Madi Awadalla · Jürgen Baldiga · Lina Bembe · Bishop Black · EL BOUM

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Ulay, Ulay & Abramović

Nov 28 to May 2, 2027

This exhibition at the Neue Nationalgalerie revisits Ulay's groundbreaking 1976 intervention where he removed Carl Spitzweg's painting 'The Poor Poet' from the museum and brought it to a Turkish worker's family in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Fifty years later, the exhibition brings Ulay's work back to this significant location. Ulay is recognized as a major German conceptual artist, though less known to the broader public in Germany. The exhibition showcases his early artistic creations, including the intimate self-portrait series 'S’he' (1973–1974), which explores identity and transformation. It also features 'FOTOTOT' (1976), where unexposed or unfixed photographs gradually disappear under light, qu

Ulay · Marina Abramović

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Museum für Fotografie

Helmut Newton’s Early Books

Dec 3 to May 16, 2027

This exhibition delves into the three iconic early publications of Helmut Newton, a highly influential photographer of the 20th century. Each photobook features a distinct concept and scope, meticulously prepared by Newton himself. Together, the more than 200 photographs offer a "best-of" selection from his work in the 1970s and early 1980s. Newton was known for his provocative and often boundary-pushing imagery, frequently commissioned by prestigious magazines. His first photobook, "White Women" (or "Femmes Secrètes"), released in 1976, was a commercial success and received the Kodak Fotobuchpreis, though it also sparked controversy. This was followed by "Sleepless Nights" in 1978 and "Big

Helmut Newton

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Museum für Fotografie

Echt Foto! Fotografie zwischen Papier und Pixel

Dec 4 to Apr 18, 2027

This exhibition explores the essence of photography, questioning what makes a photograph 'real' in an era dominated by digital media. It highlights that the history of photography is fundamentally a history of materials, craftsmanship, and tangible objects. The exhibition aims to make this knowledge accessible and experiential, bridging works from the 19th to the 21st centuries from the Kunstbibliothek and other Staatliche Museen zu Berlin collections with contemporary positions. It offers a new perspective on photography, examining the space between analog objects and digital images. The show delves into questions of authenticity, originality, and permanence, which have gained new urgency i

Michael Ackerman · Maren Burghard · Sofia Crespo · Marta Djourina · Rodrigo Alcocer de Garay · Claus Goedicke

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Bode-Museum

Unsere Münzen!

Gedenkprägungen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 2006-2026

Dec 4 to Oct 17, 2027

This exhibition, "Unsere Münzen!" (Our Coins!), explores commemorative coins issued by the Federal Republic of Germany between 2006 and 2026. The Münzkabinett (Coin Cabinet) invites visitors to re-examine, comment on, and discuss these everyday objects that have become historical artifacts. The exhibition highlights how coins, often called "Teuro," "Euronen," or other colloquial terms, serve as small metal monuments that capture and convey history. They are presented as objects that encourage exploration and circulation, carrying images and messages about our society. The collection emphasizes that these coins are not just German but also global European items. The Münzkabinett, as an archiv

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KW Institute for Contemporary Art

BPA// Exhibition 2026

Dec 5 to Jan 10, 2027

The BPA// Exhibition 2026 at KW Institute for Contemporary Art showcases works by artists who have participated in the BPA// Berlin program for artists. This independent mentoring program, established in 2016, facilitates intergenerational exchange among emerging and established artists based in Berlin. Through studio visits, public events, and exhibition formats, BPA// fosters artistic encounters across various media and generations. The program was co-founded by artists Angela Bulloch, Simon Denny, and Willem de Rooij. KW Institute for Contemporary Art and BPA// Berlin have been partners since 2020. This annual exhibition represents the culmination of each joint program cycle, providing a

Ouassila Arras · Arijit Bhattacharyya · Belia Brückner · Caroline Douville · Robin Kötzle · Leon Leube

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Schwules Museum · Schwules Museum Berlin

A Most Unusual Specimen. A Homage to Sophie von Stillfried

Dec 11 to Feb 22, 2027

Free

This exhibition at the Schwules Museum Berlin honors the artistic legacy of Sophie von Stillfried (1974–2025), a painter from Leipzig. Her work, which has been part of the museum's collection since January 2026, focused on the human body, autobiographical experiences, and sexual and gender identity. Von Stillfried's sensitive visual language often highlighted body fragments, gestures, and tattoos, challenging binary notions of gender and stereotypical attributions. The exhibition serves as a tribute to her work and aims to keep her memory alive. Von Stillfried studied painting at the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig, under renowned artists like Arno Rink and Neo Rauch. Her artistic journey

Sophie von Stillfried

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Schatten Reich

Die andere deutsche Kunst 1933-1945

Jan 29, 2027 to May 2, 2027

The exhibition "Schatten Reich" (Shadow Realm) sheds light on artists who continued their non-representational work in Nazi Germany despite artistic defamation and a lack of exhibition opportunities after the National Socialists seized power in 1933. It focuses on artists like Willi Baumeister, Jeanne Mammen, and Alexej von Jawlensky who persisted or newly developed their abstract art during this period. The exhibition challenges the common perception dominated by the Nazi campaign against "Entartete Kunst" (Degenerate Art), which condemned nearly the entire artistic avant-garde of the early 20th century. It reveals that German modernism did not cease in 1933 but continued in secret. Artists

Willi Baumeister · Jeanne Mammen · Alexej von Jawlensky · Fritz Winter · Marta Hoepffner · Karl Hartung

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Berlinische Galerie

Drag, Desire and the City

Rolf von Bergmann. Photographs

Feb 26, 2027 to Aug 9, 2027

This exhibition showcases the photographic work of Rolf von Bergmann, a chronicler of queer subculture and the vibrant art, fashion, and club scenes of the 1970s and 1980s. Von Bergmann, who lived from 1953 to 1988, captured iconic moments and personalities from West Berlin to New York. His lens focused on stage acts, intimate behind-the-scenes glimpses, and portraits of notable artists. Visitors will see images of figures such as Klaus Nomi, Nina Hagen, Divine, John Waters, and Debbie Harry. The exhibition features approximately 160 works drawn from his estate. It also includes photographs by his contemporaries, offering a broader context for his work. This is the first major exhibition to

Rolf von Bergmann

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Jüdisches Museum Berlin · Libeskind Building, ground level, Eric F. Ross Gallery

Henry Rox

Mar 4, 2027 to Aug 15, 2027

Free

This exhibition showcases the unique artistic creations of Henry Rox, a sculptor trained in classical techniques. After emigrating from Berlin to England in 1934, Rox developed new artistic avenues. He is known for his sculptures crafted from fruits and vegetables, which were then vividly captured through photography. These ephemeral creations were preserved and gained recognition in children's books and prominent magazines like Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. Despite his innovative work, Henry Rox faded into obscurity after his death in 1967. The Jewish Museum Berlin is now bringing his oeuvre back into the public eye through a generous donation from a private collector. The exhibition presents

Henry Rox

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Brücke-Museum

The Female Artists Targeted by the Nazi ‘Degenerate Art’ Campaign

Confiscated and Forgotten

Mar 13, 2027 to Jul 18, 2027

This exhibition at the Brücke-Museum sheds light on female artists whose works were confiscated and defamed as 'degenerate art' by the Nazis in 1937. Many of these artists, unlike their male contemporaries, were largely forgotten. The exhibition aims to bring their stories and artistic contributions back into public consciousness. It focuses on approximately 40 of the 130 female artists affected by the Nazi campaign, presenting their works from a female perspective. Visitors will learn about the diversity of their artistic output and the challenges they faced as women in a male-dominated art world. The exhibition explores the mechanisms of political influence on art and raises fundamental qu

Alma del Banco · Charlotte Berend-Corinth · Marianne Britze · Edith van Campendonk-Leckwyck · Maria Caspar-Filser · Klara Maria Fehrle-Menrad

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Berlinische Galerie

Anna-Eva Bergman

The Edge of the Visible

Mar 18, 2027 to Aug 2, 2027

This retrospective exhibition at the Berlinische Galerie focuses on the work of Anna-Eva Bergman, a prominent 20th-century Norwegian artist. The exhibition, spanning from 1930 to 1970, is the first major presentation of her art in Germany. It showcases approximately 40 paintings and prints, charting her artistic journey towards a unique style. The exhibition highlights her evolution from early, socially critical illustrations and drawings to the large abstract landscapes that led to her international recognition in the late 1950s. Bergman's work was featured in significant international events like documenta II and the Bienal de São Paulo. Her art was deeply influenced by the dramatic Norweg

Anna-Eva Bergman

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Alte Nationalgalerie

Böcklin

Jenseits des Mythos

Mar 19, 2027 to Aug 1, 2027

The Alte Nationalgalerie presents an exhibition dedicated to the painter, sculptor, and inventor Arnold Böcklin. Known for his vibrant colors, mythical creatures, eerie and fantastical landscapes, and striking portraits, Böcklin (1827–1901) was a highly influential figure whose work continues to be revered and debated. His art profoundly impacted his contemporaries and inspired artists across painting, theater, and music. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition offers an encounter with one of the most significant artists of Symbolism. Approximately 150 works will provide insight into his fascinating creative output and his complex reception history. A pivotal momen

Arnold Böcklin

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Neue Nationalgalerie

Katharina Sieverding

Apr 24, 2027 to Aug 29, 2027

This solo exhibition at the Neue Nationalgalerie is the first in Berlin to showcase the comprehensive work of Katharina Sieverding, spanning nearly six decades. Recognized as a pioneer of photography and media art, she gained international acclaim starting in the 1970s. Born in Prague in 1941, the artist resides in Düsseldorf but maintains strong ties to Berlin, where she was a professor at the University of the Arts (UdK) from 1992 to 2010, founding the 'Visual Culture Studies' program. The Neue Nationalgalerie, with its open glass hall, provides an ideal setting for Sieverding's politically engaged and socially relevant art, allowing her monumental image montages to interact with the urban

Katharina Sieverding

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Bode-Museum

Ai Weiwei im Bode-Museum

May 5, 2027 to Jun 4, 2028

This exhibition at the Bode-Museum features Ai Weiwei, a prominent voice in contemporary international art. His work engages with the museum's collection, history, and architecture. The exhibition presents existing and newly created works, alongside objects from the artist's personal collection. These pieces enter into a dialogue with over 2,000 years of art history within the museum's spaces. Ai Weiwei's art is shaped by his experiences with repression, exile, and migration. He offers a personal yet critical perspective on familiar images, values, and orders. His interventions create new viewpoints on issues of belonging and exclusion. They also explore themes of power and resistance, memor

Ai Weiwei

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Gemäldegalerie

Thomas Gainsborough. Maler des Lebendigen

May 14, 2027 to Sep 12, 2027

To mark the 300th birthday of Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), the Gemäldegalerie presents a high-caliber special exhibition. It draws upon Berlin's unique collection of British painting and features outstanding international loans. With around 50 works, the show is the central contribution to the Gainsborough anniversary year on mainland Europe. The exhibition focuses on the poetic connection between portraiture and nature, a hallmark of the artist. With his lively brushwork, Gainsborough created visual worlds full of lightness and expressiveness, which seem to anticipate the plein-air painting of Impressionism. Under the guiding theme of the "stroll," the exhibition invites visitors to enc

Thomas Gainsborough

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Kulturforum

Jonathan Meese. GESAMTKUNSTWERK „ERZBUCH“! (BUCH DER BÜCHER) – DER „BUCH-OLYMP“ DER LIEBE RUFT LIEBEVOLLST DIE KUNST!!!!!!!!

May 28, 2027 to Sep 12, 2027

This exhibition presents a comprehensive retrospective of Jonathan Meese's artist books. The works are displayed in a large-scale, space-filling installation, showcasing everything from small school notebooks to extensive collage books. The book as a medium holds a pivotal position in Meese's overall artistic output. His earliest books were created during his studies at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts. Readings of his texts in front of wall installations in Franz Erhard Walther's class evolved into legendary performances. Meese's distinctive approach to thinking and working generated an abundant and layered collection of materials. These materials primarily manifested in the form of book

Jonathan Meese

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Jüdisches Museum Berlin · Old Building, level 1

Schlager

Sep 17, 2027 to Apr 23, 2028

€10

This exhibition delves into the history of Schlager music, a popular genre in Germany, from the 1920s to the 1980s, viewed through a Jewish lens. It specifically focuses on the contributions and experiences of Jewish individuals within the Schlager scene. The exhibition explores critical themes such as collective memory, the suppression of Jewish history, experiences of exclusion, and the instrumentalization of culture. It also examines concepts of belonging and the formation of identity within this context. By tracing the careers of Jewish artists in the Weimar Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), and the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the exhibition reveals the intricate con

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Kulturforum

Cranach – Menschen – Bilder

Oct 31, 2027 to Jan 30, 2028

This exhibition, "Cranach – Menschen – Bilder" (Cranach – People – Images), focuses on the renowned German Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder and his influential workshop. Cranach, along with his family and numerous collaborators, profoundly shaped the beliefs, power structures, and knowledge of his era. His distinctive depictions of people continue to captivate audiences today. The exhibition showcases Cranach's drawn, printed, and painted figures, which illustrate religious, mythological, and courtly narratives. A consistent and characteristic approach to the human form became a hallmark of the artist and his workshop. The "on-demand" production of female portraits, in particular,

Lucas Cranach der Ältere · Lucas Cranach d. J.

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Gemäldegalerie

Die Kunst zu sehen

Zeitgenössische Fotografie und die Alten Meister

Nov 26, 2027 to Apr 23, 2028

This exhibition at the Gemäldegalerie explores how contemporary photography changes our perception of Old Master paintings. It showcases the dynamic and productive dialogue between these two artistic media. The exhibition features approximately 90 international photographic works alongside masterpieces from the Gemäldegalerie's renowned collection of pre-modern art. Artists such as Thomas Struth, Cindy Sherman, Martin Parr, Jeff Wall, Candida Höfer, and Carrie Mae Weems engage with the Old Masters through homage, reinterpretation, and reflection. These interactions offer surprising new perspectives on familiar artworks. The exhibition is structured into six thematic chapters, examining vario

Thomas Struth · Cindy Sherman · Martin Parr · Jeff Wall · Candida Höfer · Carrie Mae Weems

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Deutsches Historisches Museum · Pei Building

Portraits of German History

working title

Apr 7, 2028 to Jan 14, 2029

The exhibition "Portraits of German History" (working title) will open in the Pei Building of the Deutsches Historisches Museum, covering a surface area of 560 square metres. It will focus on outstanding portraits of historical figures, featuring works that possess great intrinsic value and have an emblematic impact. The subjects depicted and the formats will be as diverse as possible, including princes, statesmen, key figures from industry, business, science, sport, and culture, as well as lesser-known individuals if compelling portraits exist. An encounter with these portraits will open doors to history, reflecting the diversity of people living and working in Germany, past and present. In

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