Around 1900, the relationship between city and countryside changed fundamentally. With industrialization and advancing urbanization, growing cities became centers of economic, social, and cultural dynamism. The influx of workers created new social milieus \u2013 and at the same time led to tensions that shaped urban life. The hustle and bustle, noise, and cramped conditions of the big city triggered a growing longing for the countryside, which was idealized as an alternative world and a place of relaxation.
In the art of the period, these developments found wide resonance. Founded in 1899, the Berlin Secession brought together artists who turned away from the academic art world and embraced both the fascination and the contradictions of modernity. Painters such as Hans Baluschek, Otto Nagel, and Willy Jaeckel addressed the glamour and misery of the metropolis, while Karl Hagemeister and Walter Leistikow focused on the untouched magic of Berlin\u2019s countryside and beyond. The exhibition \u201cHavel Air and City Lights\u201d impressively shows how urban life and rural idyll were depicted in art \u2013 from the late 19th century to the turbulent 1920s.<\/p>\n\n\n
Thu, Oct 16, 6 PM, no registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every Saturday at 3 PM (plus museum admission), no registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Fri, Oct 17 at 6 PM, a live tour will take place on Instagram @broehan_museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every 3rd Sunday of the month at 11 AM, for children (ages 5\u201312) and their families, 90 minutes Dive into the world of Berlin Secession painting and get creative yourself! Landscape Painting: Sat, Nov 8 \/ Dec 6 \/ Jan 10 \/ Feb 7, 2\u20135 PM (All dates are fully booked.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Urban Scene: Sat, Nov 22 \/ Dec 20 \/ Jan 24 \/ Feb 21, 2\u20135 PM (All dates are fully booked.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For ages 16+, \u20ac65 per person (incl. admission and materials), limited number of participants Find more Information here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Start the weekend in a relaxed atmosphere: After our exclusive Friday guided tours through the exhibition, we raise a glass together.<\/strong> (In German)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fri, Oct 31: City & Countryside \u2013 Curator Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fri, Nov 14: Biographies of the Artworks \u2013 Provenance Research at the Br\u00f6han Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fri, Dec 12: Scandals of the Berlin Secession<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fri, Jan 9: The Berlin Secession and Its Enemies<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fri, Feb 13: City & Countryside \u2013 Curator Tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each at 6 PM, tour including one drink: \u20ac20 per person, limited capacity, no registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Registration required at: vermittlung@broehan-museum.de<\/a> \/ Tel: 030\/32690625<\/p>\n\n\n\nPainting Salon \u2013 City or Countryside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In our three-hour painting salon, you can choose between landscape painting or urban scenes. Selected artworks from the exhibition serve as inspiration. Under professional guidance, you will create your own artwork. No prior experience necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Binding registration required at least 3 days before the chosen date: vermittlung@broehan-museum.de<\/a> \/ Tel: 030\/32690625<\/p>\n\n\n\nArt & Aperitif<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n