Discover Germany | Special Theme | Exhibition Highlights 2017
One thing is for sure – one will not experience boredom when visiting one of Germany’s many exciting museums and exhibitions. At Berlin’s famous Museum Island, for example, visitors can get an insight into various cultural epochs, in Frankfurt’s Städel Institute one will be enchanted by art from the Old Masters to the modern age and in Munich, at the world-renowned Deutsches Museum, one can look forward to learning more interesting facts about science and technology. These are some of the largest museums in Germany, but many smaller and independent institutions are definitely worth a visit too. If you want to find out more about exciting upcoming exhibitions or what museums can be found in Germany, take a look at the following pages and get inspired. EXCITING EXHIBITIONS IN FEBRUARY - Max Liebermann: Vom Freizeitvergnügen zum modernen Sport, Bremen Do not miss out on this extraordinary display of Max Liebermann’s artworks in the Kunsthalle Bremen. It deals with sport in all of its facets (until 26 February). - Oishii! Food in Japan, Stuttgart Stuttgart’s Linden-Museum has dedicated an exhibition to Japan’s culinary scene. While exploring origins and current trends of the country’s food culture, it also showcases objects, international loans and multimedia elements. How is rice cultivated and what does it mean for the Japanese society? What roles do fish and algae play? Find out here (until 23 April).
Westbox exhibition space Moderne II. Photo: Falk Wenzel
Georges Rouault, Automne, colour etching, 1938. Photo: © Fondation Georges Rouault Paris, ADGAP
- Rock und Pop im Pott, Essen The Ruhr Museum in Essen is hosting an exhibition about the exciting history of rock music in the Ruhr region (until 28 February). - Watching You, Watching me, Berlin This exhibition at Berlin’s Museum of Photography is a photographic response to surveillance and definitely a must-see (17 February – 2 July).
Museum for East Asian Art Cologne. Photo: © Alexandra Malinka
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