Visual Arts & Design
From Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer and 19th-century romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich to the expressionists of the early 20th century and the multi-faceted approach to the arts initiated by the legendary Bauhaus, Germany has an extraordinarily rich artistic tradition.
Contemporary German artists, photographers, and designers have continued to help redefine what is considered avant-garde internationally. Meanwhile, the large concentrations of German and international artists who reside in art cities such as Berlin, Cologne, and Munich have made these cities attractive locations for art and design fairs, boutique shops, galleries, and exhibition spaces.
It can only be viewed on Saturdays: the private Hoffmann Collection has been based in Berlin since 1997. Since then the Collection, which is located in a former sewing-machine factory, has been open to the public once a week.
The Hoffmann Collection
The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz has five unique institutions beneath the foundation’s roof. While each of these Berlin institutions has numerous highlights, we have narrowed the choice down to a total of ten highlights with a focus on the museums.
Highlights from the Prussian Foundation
Instead of turning his attention to cars like so many of his peers, University of Pforzheim transportation design graduate Marcus Wallmeyer applied his design skills to his own favorite two-wheel mode of transportation.
Wooden Bike