{"id":2773,"date":"2023-10-29T17:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/?p=2773"},"modified":"2025-02-20T12:26:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T11:26:20","slug":"secret-codes-a-new-reading-of-hans-baluscheks-painting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/exhibition\/secret-codes-a-new-reading-of-hans-baluscheks-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret codes. Hans Baluschek&#8217;s painting re-read!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Berlin painter Hans Baluschek (1870-1935) developed his painting parallel to the art movements from Impressionism to Expressionism in the German Empire and New Objectivity in the Weimar Republic. He always remained a figurative painter, whereby his pictures were characterized by a strange constructedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In previous exhibitions, Baluschek was interpreted as a socially critical artist who truthfully depicted the life of Berlin&#8217;s working class. This overlooked the fact that his paintings are much more enigmatic and full of allusions. With references to witchcraft, spiritualism, occult thought, numerical mysticism and astrology, his paintings contain numerous allusions that point to the diverse concepts of the early 20th century of seeking a reality behind the apparent reality. Through more or less unambiguous quotations and references, he lures the viewer onto ever new trails, encouraging them to question themselves and reality. However, he rarely wants his pictures to be truly deciphered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exhibition &#8220;Secret codes. Hans Baluschek&#8217;s painting re-read!&#8221; attempts a new decoding of this enigmatic painter, who described himself as a realist and a fantasist in a fictitious dialog with an art critic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Media partners: Wall GmbH, rbb24 Inforadio, Dinamix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curators of the exhibition: Dr. Tobias Hoffmann, Fabian Reifferscheidt<br>Exhibition design: Kathleen Arthen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Advertising motif: Hans Baluschek, The fairground, 1914, Br\u00f6han Museum, Photo: Martin Adam, Berlin &#8211; Design: Gerwin Schmidt, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EXHIBITION PROGRAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free public guided tours<\/strong> (plus museum admission) every Saturday, 3 pm, registration not required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>InstaLive-Tour<\/strong><br>On 6. May, 6 pm, there will be a live tour on Instagram <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/broehan-museum\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"instagram.com\/broehan-museum\">@broehan-museum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free &#8220;Family Sundays&#8221;<\/strong><br>Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 11 am, for children (6-12 years) and their families, 90 min. limited number of participants. <br>Registration required via <a href=\"mailto:vermittlung@broehan-museum.de\">vermittlung@broehan-museum.de<\/a>, Tel: 030\/32690625<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atelier<\/strong><br>The open studio in the exhibition rooms invites you to join in.<br>For children and adults. Without registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;With pencil and ink&#8221; &#8211; drawing workshop for adults<\/strong><br>In a three-hour workshop, graphic novel artist and author Lukas J\u00fcliger gives an introduction to the world of drawing. <br>You will create your own works with pencil and ink. No previous knowledge required.<br>Sat, 25.5.\/22.6.\/20.7. or 17.8., 2-5 pm.<br>From 16 years, \u20ac49 per person incl. admission and materials, limited number of participants.<br>Registration required via <a href=\"mailto:vermittlung@broehan-museum.de\">vermittlung@broehan-museum.de<\/a>, Tel: 030\/32690625<br>Further information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/vermittlung\">www.broehan-museum.de\/vermittlung <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program for school classes<\/strong><br>We offer programs for school classes as part of the exhibition. Further information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/vermittlung\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.broehan-museum.de\/vermittlung\">www.broehan-museum.de\/vermittlung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summer vacation at the Br\u00f6han Museum<\/strong><br>Berlin 8-Bit Secret Adventures. Painting and animating GIFS.<br>Mon-Thu, August 5-8, 10 am &#8211; 3 pm. For children aged 8-12<br>Booking via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jugend-im-museum.de\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.jugend-im-museum.de\">www.jugend-im-museum.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Long Night of Museums<\/strong><br>Sat, 24. August., from 18 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped slider wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-022.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-022-646x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-022-646x1024.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-022-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-022-768x1217.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-022.jpg 827w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hans Baluschek, Heimweg, 1923, Br\u00f6han Museum, Foto: Martin Adam, Berlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-009.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"802\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-009-802x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-009-802x1024.jpg 802w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-009-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-009-768x981.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-009.jpg 827w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hans Baluschek, Heimkehr, 1899, Br\u00f6han Museum, Foto: Martin Adam, Berlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" data-id=\"2794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-012-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-012-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-012-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-012-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-012.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hans Baluschek, Winterwind, 1907, Br\u00f6han Museum, Foto: Martin Adam, Berlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-005.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"2793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-005-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-005-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-005-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-005.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ans Baluschek, Hier k\u00f6nnen Familien Kaffee kochen, 1895, Br\u00f6han Museum, Foto: Martin Adam, Berlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grossstadtlichter.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"499\" data-id=\"2792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grossstadtlichter.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grossstadtlichter.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grossstadtlichter-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hans Baluschek, Gro\u00dfstadtlichter, 1931, Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin \u00a9 Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin \/ Reproduktion: Michael Setzpfandt, Berlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/82-005.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" data-id=\"2791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/82-005-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/82-005-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/82-005-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/82-005-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/82-005.jpg 1104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hans Baluschek, Feierabend, um 1895, Br\u00f6han Museum, Foto: Martin Adam, Berlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-014.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" data-id=\"2790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-014-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-014-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-014-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-014-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-014.jpg 1196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hans Baluschek, Das Eisenwalzwerk, 1910, Br\u00f6han Museum, Foto: Martin Adam, Berlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-003.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"827\" height=\"1007\" data-id=\"2789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-003.jpg 827w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-003-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-003-768x935.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hans Baluschek, Bildnis Franz Baluschek, 1894, Br\u00f6han Museum, Berlin, Foto: Martin Adam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-017-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-017-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-017-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-017-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.broehan-museum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/73-017.jpg 827w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hans Baluschek, Der Rummeplatz, 1914, Br\u00f6han Museum, Berlin, Foto: Martin Adam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Berlin painter Hans Baluschek (1870-1935) developed his painting parallel to the art movements from Impressionism to Expressionism in the German Empire and New Objectivity in the Weimar Republic. He always remained a figurative painter, whereby his pictures were characterized by a strange constructedness. 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