To mark the 50th anniversary of the Berlinische Galerie the landscape architects atelier le balto are crafting an artistic garden installation on the museum forecourt. The building’s southern façade will become a backdrop for a range of climbing plants. Terrace decking will accommodate seating under the row of trees lining the side road opposite. This installation will invite passers-by to stop a while, establishing a pleasant atmosphere to relax on the forecourt and supplying shade in the hot summer months. In summer 2025 the space in and around this public garden will be the stage for numerous events, including interviews with artists, performances and outreach projects. The new setting will be a welcoming place for the museum’s visitors and neighbours alike.
Since 2001 the Berlin-based team of landscape architects have designed many gardens across Germany and Europe, not least for prestigious art institutions like the Kulturforum and KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin and Museum Ludwig in Cologne. atelier le balto’s first project for the Berlinische Galerie was the “Garden Parade” in 2014. This artistic arboreal arrangement has stood outside Café Dix ever since.