The German art scene - interpretation & presentation
If you are looking for new approaches to art, Germany is the right place for you. Large exhibition centres present well-known and lesser-known artists with innovative concepts, while art museums provide overviews and insights into a wide variety of stylistic eras in their permanent exhibitions. Even gigantic examples of industrial culture become impressive stages for art exhibitions and galleries.
Art and culture museums
Germany is rich in spectacular museums and exhibition centres. The New National Gallery in Berlin, built by Mies van der Rohe, with its glass main building and underground exhibition rooms, is a work of art in itself. In Munich, the Pinakothek museums impress with their broad spectrum of antique sculptures, photography and modern paintings. Culture and entertainment are combined in the new Deutschlandmuseum in Berlin, which brings German history to life in an immersive way.
Find a selection of outstanding art and culture museums here.
Art foundations
Germany is home to countless foundations, including the German Federal Cultural Foundation, which supports contemporary artists, and the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, which protects and preserves our national cultural heritage.
Private art collections
In addition to public museums, many private initiatives make the German art scene versatile and lively. Passionate collectors provide surprising insights into hidden treasures, art galleries promote talented artists and constantly give new impetus to the scene.
Let yourself be inspired.
Art academies
The German art academies are also an important basis for the vibrancy of the German art scene, promoting talented young artists. The Berlin University of the Arts, for example, is one of the largest art academies in Europe with a variety of degree programmes in fine arts, music, performing arts and design. One of the oldest and most prestigious art academies in Germany is the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. World-famous artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Ernst Barlach and Giorgio de Chirico have studied here.
Holidaymakers who want to try out their talent first can find professional support at painting schools throughout Germany.