28 August 2026 — 1 February 2027
Josef Kaiser: Building for the GDR
Josef Kaiser (1910–1991) was a key figure in GDR architecture. From 1950 to 1970 he belonged to the collectives behind prestigious state buildings and modern architecture, including Berlin’s Karl-Marx-Allee with the iconic Kino International. His designs expressed new social visions and met with international acclaim; many are now listed as protected heritage. With the help of drawings, photographs, films and models, the exhibition presents his life and work and sheds light on the political and aesthetic frictions that shaped it. The contemporary artists Veronika Kellndorfer, Karsten Konrad and Tracey Snelling offer fresh perspectives on his legacy as an integral part of Germany’s dual state architectural history.
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