Long Distance Calls: Scenes from the Weimar Republic

About the Exhibition

This exhibition vividly shows the dynamism and contradictions of the era of the Berlin Republic through scenes of everyday life and art. Attempting to connect the potential of this period with the present, it takes the title 'Long-Distance Call' as a way of conversing with the era. The main artists include Käte Hoch, Heinrich Hoerle, Karl Hubbuch, Lotte Jacobi, Grete Jürgens, Jeanne Mammen, Gabriele Münter, Christian Schad, August Sander, and Rudolf Schlichter. The exhibition explores the social, cultural, and technological changes of the Berlin Republic through concrete examples and works, emphasizing the complex reality of the period and its significance. It includes more than 30 works in total, addressing themes such as everyday scenes, changing gender roles, technological innovation, and political conflict. Through Käte Hoch's self-portraits, August Sander's photographs, and works capturing the many social landscapes of the Berlin Republic era, visitors can experience the rich sentiment and circumstance of the period.