More worth your time at the same venue, plus a few nearby picks.
EXHIBITIONS
Impressions. The Humboldt Brothers
Alexander and Wilhelm are the Humboldt Forum’s namesakes. Their way of connected thinking, their curiosity and cosmopolitanism are the inspiration for the artistic and scientific programme of the Humboldt Forum. The exhibition Impressions.
EXHIBITIONS
Ethnological Collections and Asian Art
Showcasing the world’s civilisations spanning epochs and continents Around 20,000 exhibits from the world-renowned collections of the Ethnologisches Museum (Ethnological Museum) and the Museum für Asiatische Kunst (Asian Art Museum) of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (National…
EXHIBITIONS
The Ziguangge: Hall of Purple Splendor. Event Venue, Heroes’ Gallery and Theatre of War
Already 2,000 years ago, the emperors of China had portraits of loyal officials and generals made in order to display them in their palaces. This presentation features depictions of meritorious officers that the Qianlong Emperor (r.
EXHIBITIONS
Histories of Tanzania
A variety of narratives, perspectives, and cultural belongings are used to illustrate the centuries of entanglements that are part of the history of today’s Tanzania. The exhibition focuses particularly on the period of colonial oppression and exploitation.
CONTEMPORARY
Manatunga – Artistic Interventions by George Nuku
George Tamihana Nuku is one of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists. As a sculptor, he works with stone, bone, wood and shell, but above all with polystyrene and Plexiglass.
EXHIBITIONS
Conservation in Dialogue. A Glimpse Behind the Scene
Conservation is an essential but often invisible work in museums. It is characterized by complex decision-making processes. What is conserved and how? What can be exhibited and in what way? What are the perspectives of the international partners?
PAINTING
Family and Religion
Two newly exhibited silk paintings also illustrate references to the theme of “family”: one depicts the breastfeeding goddess Hariti, who is revered as the protector of children.
EXHIBITIONS
Language Families
As part of the “Family” theme cluster, a temporary presentation on the subject of Language Families has been set up. The manuscripts on display showcase the linguistic diversity of the finds from the Turfan collection.
