Hannah Höch (1889–1978) went down in history as a Dada icon. Above all, she is known for her photo collages critically examining the political and social environment. Yet her work also reveals the autonomous artistic statement of an extraordinary personality. With over 120 works – some of which have not been shown for a long time or ever before – representing all creative areas and periods, this exhibition illuminates the entire spectrum of an oeuvre that is as versatile as it is contradictory. The works on loan come from prominent international and national museums, institutions, and private collections.

Höch took the liberty of switching between artistic styles across all ideological divides, each time according to the subject matter at hand. This not only means that in Höch’s work one finds poster designs as well as paintings; she also combines fine art and applied art in in some of her pieces. In the exhibition, the works appear side by side on an equal footing, fully in keeping with the intention of their creator. Enabling “millions and millions of views” – as Höch put it in a poem – was the aim of her art. She achieved an unequaled artistic freedom and variety. The show seeks to address, for the first time, precisely this aspect of Höch’s work.

A cooperation between the Bröhan-Museum and the Museum im Kulturspeicher
Media partners: Wall GmbH, rbb Kultur, Dinamix, tip, Exberliner.
The exhibition is accompanied by a catalog published by the Wienand Verlag.
Curator: Dr. Ellen Maurer Zilioli
Exhibition design: Katleen Arthen

Artwork for the advertising motif: Hannah Höch, Garden with Butterflies, 1948, Karsch/Nierendorf Collection; Hannah Höch, The Block, 1922, Sammlung Karsch/Nierendorf; Hannah Höch, The Small Cycle, Sheet D, 1954/55, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Kupferstichkabinett — © VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2021 — Portrait of Hannah Höch: photographer unknown, 1920s, Galerie Berinson. Design: Gerwin Schmidt

EXHIBITION PROGRAM

You can find our extensive online program on our social media channels.

Snapshots – Collage Workshop for Adults
In three hours, participants get to know the artist Hannah Höch, focusing on her works on paper. Together with the artist Nadia Linek different collage techniques can be explored. Using magazines, colored paper, wallpaper and other materials, new visual worlds are created.
Sat, 4/23 or Sat, 5/7, 2-5 pm, Cost: €45 (includes museum admission and materials), no prior experience required. Limited number of participants, binding registration at: n.mueller@broehan-museum.de

Free guided tours
Every Saturday at 3 pm, there is a free guided tour (in German) through the exhibition. Registration is not required. The number of participants is limited.

Collage Atelier
The open collage atelier of the exhibition invites you to join in.
Every Sunday between 1 pm and 5 pm, an artist runs the atelier and is there to answer your questions.
For children and adults. Registration is not required.

Discovery booklet
Free discovery booklet for children (6–12 years) to explore the exhibition independently.

Ménage à trois
One of our art experts guides you and one person accompanying you exclusively through the exhibition.
1 h, 55,- € (Tue–Fri), 70,- € (Sat/Sun/Holiday), plus admission. Booking at info@broehan-museum.de or 030/32690600

Bröhan Late
After the museum closes, at 6pm, one of our art experts will guide you and up to 7 accompanying persons through the exhibition.
1 h, 140 € (Tue-Fri), 160 € (Sat/Sun/Holiday), booking at info@broehan-museum.de or 030/32690600

Training for teachers
Two dates to choose from: 24.02. and 25.02.2022, both from 4 pm until 6 pm. Free of charge, registration is required at n.mueller@broehan-museum.de

Digital Guide
As a facilitation tool, our free digital guide provides information on the exhibition. More information here