Art History
The Berlin subway in painting
Sep 26, 2023
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7 minutes read
When we speak of cityscape, a pictorial genre that arose in the 18th century to immortalize mainly city landscapes, sometimes even taking them exclusively from life, we immediately think, as a kind of uncodified reflex, of Canaletto's Venice...
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Berlin Slashes €130 Million from Arts and Culture Budget
Dec 24, 2024
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Berlin City Hall has decided to cut €130 million from the arts and culture budget, a 12% reduction that will severely impact cultural venues, artists, educational programs, and the local arts scene. These budget cuts threaten to harm not only the creative sector, but also tourism, the local economy, and Berlin’s reputation as a cultural capital.
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Karas Gleb: Sensual realism in the heart of Berlin
Mar 17, 2025
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3 minutes read
Karas Gleb, a Berlin-based painter of Ukrainian descent, restores realism to its former glory by sublimating everyday scenes with remarkable mastery. His work, both intimate and elegant, captivates with its technical precision and warm atmosphere.
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The Gemäldegalerie in Berlin protects its paintings from torrential rains
Jun 27, 2023
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Berlin Museum Takes Precautions to Protect Old Masters Paintings from Heavy Rains
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Berlin Fashion Week: A Vibrant Fusion of Creativity, Inclusion & Sustainability
Jun 11, 2025
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4 minutes read
Berlin Fashion Week is a biannual event that showcases cutting-edge fashion with a strong focus on sustainability, inclusion, and emerging talent, set against Berlin’s vibrant cultural backdrop. Combining runway shows, art, and digital innovation, it positions itself as a global leader in responsible and creative fashion.
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Affordable Art Fair Berlin 2025: accessible art returns to the German capital
Mar 21, 2025
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6 minutes read
After the great success of its inaugural edition in 2024, the Affordable Art Fair Berlin returns for its second edition in June 2025, reaffirming itself as an unmissable event for contemporary art lovers...
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“Passing the Fugitive On”: Inside the 13th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art
Jun 9, 2025
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The 13th Berlin Biennale, titled “passing the fugitive on”, explores fugitivity as a form of resistance and artistic autonomy, featuring over 60 artists across four diverse Berlin venues. The exhibition encourages viewers to reflect on how contemporary art can challenge dominant narratives by embracing ambiguity, resistance, and alternative ways of seeing.
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New interpretations of Berlin's most iconic graffiti
Jan 29, 2023
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9 minutes read
Assuming that Berlin, since the era after the fall of the wall, has become one of the most important capitals of world street art, it is important to highlight how, within the most disparate neighborhoods of the German city, the works of famous artists, such as, to give an example, Herakut, Rosco, Dr. Drax...
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Fotografiska, is opening new photography museums in 3 major Art Cities Berlin, Miami, and Shanghai
Nov 29, 2021
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Fotografiska is expanding its empire of photographic museums. The private museum announced plans to establish outposts in Berlin, Miami, and Shanghai. The museums in Berlin and Shanghai are scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2022 and 2023 respectively.
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Historic Appointment: Marion Ackermann to lead Berlin’s state museums
Jul 9, 2024
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Marion Ackermann has been appointed as the new president of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK), becoming the first woman to hold this executive position and bringing extensive experience in museum management to lead Germany's largest cultural employer through significant organizational changes.
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A painting by Kandinsky, sold at auction in Berlin, was stolen from the National Museum in Warsaw
Dec 5, 2022
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3 minutes read
After making €387,500 at Grisebach auction, the Polish government is now taking legal steps to get the work back.
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Berlinde De Bruyckere: Exploring Vulnerability, Mythology, and the Human Condition Through Sculpture
Jan 8, 2025
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9 minutes read
Berlinde De Bruyckere is a Belgian contemporary artist known for her emotionally charged sculptures that explore themes of vulnerability, suffering, and the human condition. Her work often incorporates animal skins, wax, and other materials, blending mythological and historical references to evoke deep emotional responses.