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Discover the Vibrant Berlin Art Exhibitions Scene

by | Mar 7, 2024 | World War Tour Berlin

Introduction

Unless you’re an art lover, Berlin should be on your radar if you are even searching for other different ways to express your creativity. Berlin is not just the cultural capital of Germany, it is the home of a strong art scene, and there are art exhibitions to satisfy all tastes. You’ll really enjoy the contemporary art, classical paintings or experimental installations they have. This blog post will take you through the many art exhibitions in Berlin, so fasten your seatbelt as we’ll be diving into the richness of Berlin’s creativity!

1. Key Art Venues

Before delving into specific exhibitions, let’s familiarize ourselves with some of Berlin’s top art venues:

  • Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart: This contemporary art museum, one of the finest modern and contemporary art collections anywhere, is located in a former railway station.
  • Neue Nationalgalerie: Famous as the home of 20th century art, including Picasso, Klee, and Mondrian, this museum was designed by Mies van der Rohe.
  • Sammlung Boros: This private art collection, housed in a converted World War II bunker, is the actual work of art itself.
  • Me Collectors Room: The Olbricht Collection is shown alongside international contemporary art of the Renaissance onwards.

2. Must-See Exhibitions

2.1 Current Exhibition A

Game changer in the Berlin art scene: Exhibition A. It unites and presents works by renowned international artists. It’s an exhibition focusing on social and political comment through the arts. Don’t skip the thought provoking installments and interactive displays.

2.2 Retrospective B

This is a retrospective B, a celebration of a prolific artist’s career. It is a journey through the artists artistic evolution comprising early sketches, defining masterpieces, and the experimental periods. From here, you can get to feel how their style changes over time and understand their creative process.

2.3 Emerging Artists Showcase C

If you want to know and discover the latest big names of the art world, Emerging Artists Showcase C is a place to be. Here we celebrate the works of exciting homegrown artists who are creating new ways of looking and rethinking the way that the world does. You will be blown away by the fresh thoughts and new ways to start from scratch.

3. Visiting Berlin Art Exhibitions

To make the most of your Berlin art experience, keep these tips in mind:

  • For up to date information on opening times and ticket prices check the exhibition website or local listings.
  • If you are going to see more than one place, consider buying yourself a museum pass or combi ticket to save money.
  • As you can spend hours looking through the massive exhibitions, wear comfortable shoes.
  • You’ll want to take a moment to take in each artwork and to read its description to learn a bit more.
  • We recommend that you visit outside of peak hours to escape the crowds and get a more ‘intimate’ show.
  • Take home exhibition catalogs or prints from exhibition gift shops to support the artists.

4. Conclusion

Berlin’s art exhibitions scene is rich with possibilities for art lovers… and those who aren’t. Along with the world-class museums, some cutting edge galleries mean there’s something for everyone to enjoy. If you take the time to investigate the abundant creativity of this city, you will get inspired with getting a deeper appreciation for the world of art.

Discover the Vibrant Berlin Art Exhibitions Scene