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It’s that time of year when the excitement of Christmas has died down and the new year has not quite begun, the momentary lull before a fresh new start. If you have the luxury of time to spare then why not indulge in some time out to see the exhibitions you’ve been meaning to but not quite had the time to yet. Here we bring you a list of suggestions to while away those remaining peaceful hours…
Hamburger Bahnhof / Body Pressure: Sculpture since the 1960s
A yearly recap would not be complete without Hamburger Bahnhof. Beloved train station turned art gallery, the venue houses a number of exhibitions but now is your last chance to see popular group show ‚Body Pressure‘ before its end on January 12th 2014. The main hall of the venue has been transformed into a ’sculpture garden‘, showcasing a variety of different ways of presenting the human form and including Marc Quinn’s ubiquitous ‚Shit Head‘. Whilst you’re there don’t miss the opportunity to also check out the National Gallery Prize exhibition, promoting the work of young German artists.
Hamburger Bahnhof // Invalidenstraße 50-51, 10557 Berlin
Martin-Gropius-Bau / Meret Oppenheim Retrospektive
Despite Meret Oppenheim’s surrealist ‚Object‘ fur cup garnering international fame her other works are lesser known, and the current Retrospective is the first of which to be held in her hometown of Berlin. Marking the artist’s 100th birthday the show includes 200 rare pieces borrowed from a number of private collections, including that of David Bowie. Included in the show are not only objects but drawings, paintings, masks and poems, displaying the artist’s varied oeuvre. Originally destined to end on December 1st, the exhibition has been extended until January 6th so don’t miss out.
Martin-Gropius-Bau// Niederkirchnerstraße 7, 10963 Berlin
Neue Nationalgalerie / K. O. Götz
One of the six galleries displaying the vast Nationalgalerie collection, the Neue Nationalgalerie is currently exhibiting an extensive restrospective on German painter K.O. Götz, until February 2014.Teacher of other art greats such as Polke and Richter, Götz will be celebrating his 100th birthday next year and this show marks the occasion. Besides this is the exhibition ‚Expansion of the Combat Zone. 1968-2000. The Collection Part 3‘ – a group show concentrating on capturing the zeitgeist of a generation seduced by capitalism. Amongst those in the show are Andy Warhol, Wolfgang Tillmans, Joseph Bueys and Barnett Newman.
Neue Nationalgalerie // Potsdamer Straße 50, 10785 Berlin
Berlinische Galerie / Vienna Berlin: The Art of Two Cities
If you’re dreaming of travelling but reality is holding you back then indulge in some escapism with a trip to Vienna courtesy of Berlinische Galerie. Running until January 27th, their current exhibition, Vienna Berlin, takes you on an extensive journey through art in the two metropolises throughout the twentieth century, taking in classical modernism via the Secessonists, expressionists and a whole host of other movements and influences. If you somehow still have the energy after viewing this mammoth show to enjoy more art there are also a number of other current exhibitions running at the venue.
Berlinische Galerie // Alte Jakobstraße 124, 10969 Berlin
me Collectors Room / Schöne Grüsse Thomas Schütte
Auguststraße can be an overwhelming street in terms of gallery viewing – when time is limited choosing just one can be painstaking, such is the variety on offer, but none are quite like me Collectors Room. Brainchild of collector Thomas Olbricht, the venue is half ‚Wunderkammer‘, or cabinet of curiosities, and half gallery. Currently on display until March 2014 in the gallery is ‚Schöne Grüsse Thomas Schütte‘, focussing on the German sculptor with not only sculptures on display but also a wealth of beautifully colourful woodcuts and prints.
me Collectors Room // Auguststraße 68, 10117 Berlin
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