After a long period of closure and intensive construction work, the Käthe Kollwitz Museum has been open to visitors again since 5 July. It was an eventful opening weekend that was characterised by art, exchange and the connection to the Charlottenburg neighbourhood.
A special highlight was the start of the special exhibition with Jan Kollwitz, who had brought his impressive ceramic works from his workshop in Cismar to Berlin. As the great-grandson of Käthe Kollwitz, he had the honour of inaugurating the new exhibition rooms in the theatre building. Together with our supporting association, the circle of friends, sponsors, our construction planners, numerous representatives of the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation and the Cultural Foundation of the Federal States, we celebrated the reopening of the museum on Friday, 4 July with the best weather, a good atmosphere and delicious finger food. It was a great pleasure for us to welcome so many guests on a magical summer evening.
Jan Kollwitz, ceramic artist and great-grandson of Käthe Kollwitz, on his 65th birthday
The first Kollwitz Sunday after the reopening took place on Sunday, 6 July – a day that was more than just a celebration. Together with neighbours, artists and young voices from the neighbourhood, we brought life back to the museum. In addition to our regular printing workshop, this special day also offered a modelling workshop at the Kollwitz sculpture, musical contributions from the Acappella Choir of the ASB Kita am Schlosspark and an artist talk with Vanessa Cardui – and inspired people to engage with art in a variety of ways.
The new start was a complete success and whets the appetite for more – for further special exhibitions, events and shared moments in the Käthe Kollwitz Museum. It is a place for everyone who wants to experience and help shape art.