Käthe Kollwitz: Life and work in Berlin

Born in Königsberg, Käthe Kollwitz lived in Berlin for over 50 years. Here in Berlin she had her first artistic successes, important gallery owners presented her work, and important collectors dedicated themselves to her art. Käthe Kollwitz is still present in this city today.

Käthe Kollwitz: Leben und Arbeiten in Berlin

Die gebürtige Königsbergerin Käthe Kollwitz hatte ihren Lebensmittelpunkt in Berlin. Hier hatte sie ihre ersten künstlerischen Erfolge, wichtige Galeristen präsentierten ihr Werk, bedeutende Sammler widmeten sich ihrer Kunst. In dieser Stadt ist sie bis heute gegenwärtig.

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Biography

A brief overview of the artist’s eventful life. The connection of artistic creation with the biography of Käthe Kollwitz can be experienced in the exhibition.

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Käthe Kollwitz in Berlin

In many places in Berlin you can trace the life and work of Käthe Kollwitz, some of her sculptural works are present in the cityscape.

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Artistic work

Today Käthe Kollwitz is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century. As a woman, it was not easy for her to assert herself in her time.