Gerhard Richter: Series | Variations

The Cabinet Exhibition Offers Insights into the World of a Master Artist’s Variations

Explore the fascinating world of series and motif repetitions in the work of Gerhard Richter. From June 22 to September 8, 2024, the Albertinum will host a comprehensive exhibition that highlights Richter’s experimental engagement with themes across various artistic executions.

The exhibition features significant new acquisitions from the Gerhard Richter Archive, including the six-part graphic series “Canarian Landscapes II” and the portfolio “Nine Objects.” These works provide a unique glimpse into Richter’s creative decision-making process and are complemented by paintings from the archive’s collection.

Highlights and Activities

The accompanying program for the cabinet exhibition “Gerhard Richter: Series | Variations” at the Albertinum includes evening openings, art talks, and guided tours. These events offer visitors the opportunity to experience Gerhard Richter’s multifaceted art world in different contexts and from various perspectives.

Visitor Information

Special exhibition: Gerhard Richter: Series | Variations
Location: Albertinum, Dresden
Duration: 22 June 2024 to 8 September 2024
Opening hours: daily 10 am to 6 pm, closed on Mondays

Archive of Dreams: A Surrealist Impulse

A Journey Through the Surrealist Movement and Its Influence on Other Avant-Garde Movements

The exhibition “Archive of Dreams: A Surrealist Impulse” at the Archive of Avant-Gardes (ADA) is dedicated to the Surrealists and their influence on other avant-garde movements such as Dada, Cobra, Fluxus, and Pop Art. With around 300 artworks, documents, and publications from the 20th century, the exhibition reflects the fantasies, desires, and nightmares of artists.

Highlights and Activities

The exhibition showcases avant-garde practices that blur the boundaries between reality and dream, passive archives and active revolutions, past, present, and possible future. Over 300 works, including objects, collages, drawings, books and magazines, photomontages, and films, illustrate the working methods of surrealist artist groups.

The accompanying program offers public tours of the exhibition and interactive activities, such as a Dream Mosaic, an open drawing format for children, and a Prompt Battle centered around surreal AI art, where the audience decides the outcome.

Visitor Information

Special Exhibition: Archive of Dreams: A Surrealist Impulse
Location: Blockhaus, Archive of Avant-Gardes (ADA)
Duration: 5 May to 1 September 2024
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 3 pm to 9 pm, Saturday to Sunday 11 am to 7 pm

VEB Museum: The German Hygiene Museum in the GDR

The GDR and How We Remember – A Fascinating Journey Through the History of the German Hygiene Museum During the GDR Era

The special exhibition “VEB Museum: The German Hygiene Museum in the GDR” offers a comprehensive insight into the multifaceted history of the museum during the GDR era. It sheds light on everyday life and the working world in a state-owned enterprise, as well as the cultural and scientific activities of the museum.

The exhibition highlights significant topics such as the museum’s international connections, the power structures of socialist health policy, and the diverse cultural activities in the “clubhouse.” Particularly exciting are the eyewitness accounts and artistic installations that provide a vivid glimpse into life at that time.

Highlights and Activities:

Visitors can look forward to impressive exhibits such as medical teaching aids, original documents, and anatomical models. Interactive stations invite visitors to explore the history of the museum and the GDR on their own. The extensive accompanying program includes guided tours, workshops, and special events. A highlight is the installation “Power Room” by J. Michael Birn, which addresses the authoritarian methods of GDR health policy.

Visitor Information:

Special Exhibition: VEB Museum: The German Hygiene Museum in the GDR
Location: German Hygiene Museum Dresden
Duration: 9 March to 17 November 2024
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, holidays 10 am to 6 pm

Family in the special exhibition "Pirates" at the Transport Museum DresdenAmac Garbe

Special exhibition: PIRATES!

Curse and terror of the high seas? Discover the true history of pirates.

From March 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025, the Transport Museum Dresden invites you to the exciting special exhibition “PIRATES!” This exhibition takes visitors into the world of pirates and examines what is really behind the legends and stories from films and books.

The exhibition offers a comprehensive look at piracy over the centuries and shows that pirates were active not only in the Atlantic but also in other seas such as the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. Visitors will learn that pirates have always made sea routes unsafe whenever there was no protective power.

Highlights and activities

The exhibition features authentic exhibits and detailed models that bring the life and activities of pirates to life. Stories of famous pirate figures like Blackbeard are vividly portrayed. Visitors can design their own pirate flag, track a merchant ship in an interactive game, and participate in a treasure hunt where tricky puzzles must be solved. A varied supporting program with guided tours and special events such as “Talk like a Pirate Day” and offers for children during the holidays complement the exhibition.

Visitor information

Special exhibition: PIRATES!
Location: Transport Museum Dresden
Duration: 21 March 2024 to 5 January 2025
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm