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Trials: Colonialism and National Socialism on Trial In the so-called Einsatzgruppen Trial, notions of colonial violence, “civilization,” and mass crimes were particularly evident; these were part of the defendants’ defense strategies and served to downplay... moreabout: The United States v. Otto Ohlendorf et al., 1947–48
© Typografie „Kunst und Künstler“, MLG
This evening, we’ll immerse ourselves in the world of letters and go home with a print we’ve made ourselves. The young publisher Bruno Cassirer recognized the importance of marketing early on. With his groundbreaking art magazine *Kunst und Künstler:... moreabout: A Look at the Art of Typography and the Art Magazine *Kunst und Künstler*
© Foto: Maximilian Koppernock
In the exhibition Peter Wächtler. Ständig, the Slow Looking Workshop gives participants a space to pause and consciously devote themselves to viewing a selected work of art. After a short relaxation exercise and a group conversation inspired by the exhibition... moreabout: Slow Looking Workshop: Open Gaze
© Leszek Zych Polityka, Katharina Hamann, Wojtek Sienkiewicz
Altered, reinterpreted or left to decay: after 1945, German monuments met very different fates in the territories that became part of western Poland. How did local communities respond to these remnants of the past? What fitted in with a new beginning,... moreabout: Whose Monuments? German Traces in Poland’s Western Territories
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Negotiations: Colonialism and Nazism on Trial Historical research laid the groundwork for this lawsuit brought by former Kenyan internees and victims of torture against the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office. The case brought into focus not only the brutal... moreabout: Mutua et al. v. the United Kingdom, 2012
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How do portraits reflect people and their times? As testaments to personality, power, and societal self-image, they tell stories about individual identity and historical eras. At the Gemäldegalerie, Sven Jakstat, curator of the current exhibition “Portraits!... moreabout: Portraits Then and Now, Part 1
© Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte, Foto: Claudia Plamp/Claudia Klein
For thousands of years, people have told tales of the legendary city of Troy, with its impregnable walls, rich treasures, and a palace ruled by the wise King Priam. But did the city and its king really exist? Visit the Museum of Prehistory and Early History... moreabout: Troy – Myth or Reality?
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Trials: Colonialism and Nazism on Trial The trial of the former Gestapo chief in Lyon did not take place until decades after the crimes he had committed and following protracted international interventions. His defense attorney, Jacques Vergès, consistently... moreabout: The Prosecution of Klaus Barbie in 1987
© Fotografie: Stefan Zollhauser
Where in Berlin are most of the generals buried? What distinguished colonial wars from wars in Europe? And where in Berlin can you still see a dragon today? A tour of the Invalidenfriedhof in Berlin-Mitte that takes a critical look at colonialism explores... moreabout: Generals, Governors, and a Dragon
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For forty years, the Stasi ensured the rule of the SED, the ruling party of the GDR. In its “struggle to combat the enemy,” the Ministry for State Security (Stasi) expanded its headquarters in Lichtenberg and throughout the country. In 1990, courageous... moreabout: After-Hours Tour
© Natalia Reich
Let yourself be guided through the current exhibition Moving Clouds for an hour. Learn more about the background, concepts and content and discover the highlights. As part of MerciPalais Meeting point: Museumscounter Price info: No registration required.... moreabout: FreeTour (in English)
© Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Gemäldegalerie / Jörg P. Anders
What stories do portraits tell? What distinguishes portraits from Italy and the North, and what do they have in common? The focus is on the development of portraiture during the Renaissance. Sabine Engel will examine selected works from the special exhibition... moreabout: Portraits North and South of the Alps
© Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin | Foto: Anne Preussel
A Reality Check on the TV Series: Partying Join us in watching an episode from Season 1 and discover the historical facts behind the fiction! Dive into the dazzling world of the 19th century! We’ll take you on a cinematic journey through time. Along the... moreabout: Bridgerton Night
© Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / Juliane Eirich
In "KlangKörper", music, sculpture and space merge to create a special art experience: the Friedrichswerder Church offers a unique setting to appeal to all the senses. An art historian and a musician will take turns to make the sculptures and the church... moreabout: KlangKörper
© Stiftung Stadtmuseum Berlin | Foto: Anne Preussel
Visiting the Museum with Your Baby: This program makes it a breeze to explore our exhibition on the history of Berlin with an infant. Parents, take note: Your museum visit will be a relaxing and enjoyable experience! A live guide will provide you with... moreabout: Parental Leave and Culture
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