Showing Josef Kaiser: Building for the GDR, at Berlinische Galerie

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Installation view of Josef Kaiser: Building for the GDR
Installation view of Josef Kaiser: Building for the GDR
Installation view. Harry Schnitger.1 / 4

Josef KaiserBuilding for the GDR

Berlinische Galerie

Aug 28, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027 Kreuzberg

A survey of East German architect Josef Kaiser (1910–1991), whose buildings include Kino International on Berlin’s Karl-Marx-Allee.

Drawings, photographs, films and models follow Kaiser’s work from 1950 to 1970 in the collectives behind the GDR’s prestige state buildings, many now protected landmarks, and the political and aesthetic frictions around them. Contemporary artists Veronika Kellndorfer, Karsten Konrad and Tracey Snelling add works responding to his legacy.

Full details at berlinischegalerie.de

Museum Kreuzberg

Berlinische Galerie

Alte Jakobstraße 124–128

Open Wed–Mon 10–6

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