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Slightly blurred black-and-white work depicting tree- and plant-like ornaments that are mirrored towards the centre of the image.

Marc
Brandenburg

20th Century Debris

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Large-scale abstract installation objects made of painted wooden panels are positioned throughout the exhibition space. The panels feature bold brushstrokes in black, white, grey, yellow, and vibrant blue and are arranged at various angles. The floor is smooth and light, and the walls are neutral with no additional elements.

Emilio Vedova

Absurd Berlin Diary ’64

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Black-and-white photograph: View of a fenced-in basketball court with the entrance gate open.

Art in Berlin

1880 – 1980
Permanent Exhibition
Street scene with several buildings: In the background, a tall rectangular hotel building with many uniform windows and a sign reading “Hotel Berolina” on the roof. In front of it is a wide, low building with large window fronts and a movie poster on the facade. On the right side of the image, a modern building with large glass fronts and signage on the roof is visible. People are walking across the plaza, and some cars are parked or driving in the background. The sky is clear and blue.

Josef Kaiser

Building for the GDR

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Abstract, microscopic-style close-up of an ochre-colored, mottled organic shape set against a dark, subtle textured background.

Jeewi Lee

Residual Memories
GASAG Art Prize 2026

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Film still: A view from behind of a person wearing a white protective coverall, standing in an enclosed room with chrome-coloured water jets along one of its long walls.

Su Yu Hsin

In the IBB Video Space

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Next dates

16
September
Wednesday
Drop-In

Open Studio – your space to make art

For children ages 6 to 13

19
September
Saturday
Guided Tour

Guided Tour in English

Over 60 minutes we offer insights into 100 years of art history in Berlin, dipping briefly into the themes of temporary exhibitions.

All dates

Current

Photo: Snapshots of the opening, showing people either inside the exhibition rooms or in the outdoor area of the Berlinische Galerie.

Photos Opening
Josef Kaiser

Photo: Snapshots of the event, showing people either gathered round a long table with stick-on tattoos, in the foyer or in the outdoor area of the Berlinische Galerie.

Photos
Brandenboogie #2

Photo: Snapshots from the workshop, showing either workshop participants inside or outside the Berlinische Galerie making their own sound recordings, or at the workshop table processing the recordings, as well as close-ups of various musical instruments and recording equipment.

Sound Works
Sounding the Collection

Droog Loop
Marc Brandenburg Edition

Film still: A side view of an elderly person standing in front of the wreckage of a boat, arms folded behind their back, gazing into the distance.

New format
Speaking of Video Art

From the archive
Emilio Vedova

Photo: A close-up of a table lamp against a grey background, the lower part of which features dark greenish illustrations of mythical creatures.

Catalogue
Marc Brandenburg

Video series
Art in Berlin 1880 – 1980

Tours for groups

More information

Digital Programme

Film still: Various metal moulds are standing on the floor, which is divided by barrier markings

Video Art online

Virtual tours

Berliner Architekturen der 1980er Jahre - Audiowalk, Foto: © Roman März

Audioguides & Apps

Nan Goldin, Siobhan in my mirror, Berlin, 1992

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