Rolf von Bergmann: Photography

Die Ausstellung präsentiert rund 160 Arbeiten aus dem Nachlass von Rolf von Bergmann, ergänzt durch Werke von Zeitgenoss*innen, und macht diesen bislang wenig bekannten Künstler erstmals umfassend sichtbar.

Rolf von Bergmann, Ohne Titel (Klaus Nomi), New York 1979 – Schwarz-weiß-Fotografie: Porträt von Klaus Nomi mit futuristischem Augenmake-Up, schwarzem Lippenstift und Lederhemd mit aufgestelltem Kragen.

Klaus Nomi just before a performance, Nina Hagen in Studio 54, backstage at a drag show – from West Berlin to New York, Rolf von Bergmann (1953–1988) recorded queer subculture and the vibrant art, fashion and club scene of the 1970s and 1980s. His photographs depict stage acts, moments behind the scenes and portraits of artists like Divine, John Waters and Debbie Harry. The exhibition, with about 160 works from his estate as well as photographs by contemporaries, is the first to turn a broad spotlight on this as yet little-known artist.

Runtime: Fri, 26/02/2027 to Mon, 13/09/2027

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.

Takes place here:

• Berlinische Galerie