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Josef Kaiser
Building for the GDR
Josef Kaiser (1910 Cilli/Celje – 1991 Altenberg) was an influential proponent of “socialist” architectures in the GDR. Between 1950 and 1980 he and his collective carried out many building projects for state and municipal clients, including Kino International and Café Moskau on Karl-Marx-Allee in Berlin. His early professional experience working in practices complant with the Nazi regime was no obstacle to his career in the socialist republic. In general his designs, which garnered international acclaim, were seen as an expression of a society seeking new departures. Many surviving buildings designed by Kaiser are now listed as significant examples of the GDR’s independent cultural identity.
The exhibition “Josef Kaiser: Building for the GDR” (working title) will break new ground by offering a broad reconstruction of the life and work of this architect who operated in two different dictatorial systems. Approximately 60 drawings, photographs, films and models from the Berlinische Galerie holdings and other collections will trace Kaiser’s work, casting light on political and aesthetic pressures. Contemporary artworks will widen the gaze with fresh perspectives on the GDR’s architectural heritage.
The exhibition “Josef Kaiser: Building for the GDR” (working title) will break new ground by offering a broad reconstruction of the life and work of this architect who operated in two different dictatorial systems. Approximately 60 drawings, photographs, films and models from the Berlinische Galerie holdings and other collections will trace Kaiser’s work, casting light on political and aesthetic pressures. Contemporary artworks will widen the gaze with fresh perspectives on the GDR’s architectural heritage.
Runtime: Fri, 28/08/2026 to Mon, 01/02/2027
Price info: Free admission for under 18s
Free admission for refugees
Happy Wednesday: 7,00 € admission for all on the 1st Wednesday of every month!
Price: €12.00
Reduced price: €7.00
Reduced price info: Reduced admission for visitors with severe disabilities + Free admission for one recognized accompanying person
Ticket cooperation Jewish Museum Berlin
Upon presenting a ticket from the Jewish Museum Berlin, we will grant you an admission discount. The same offer applies in reverse to temporary exhibitions at the Jewish Museum. Its permanent exhibition can be visited free of charge.
Free admission for refugees
Happy Wednesday: 7,00 € admission for all on the 1st Wednesday of every month!
Price: €12.00
Reduced price: €7.00
Reduced price info: Reduced admission for visitors with severe disabilities + Free admission for one recognized accompanying person
Ticket cooperation Jewish Museum Berlin
Upon presenting a ticket from the Jewish Museum Berlin, we will grant you an admission discount. The same offer applies in reverse to temporary exhibitions at the Jewish Museum. Its permanent exhibition can be visited free of charge.
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