Presenting a diversity of artistic positions, the exhibition challenges current perceptions of German Democratic Republic arts': it serves neither the cliche image of 'Socialist Realism', nor the simplistic polarization into State and Dissident art. 270 works by 136 artists in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, photography, and film
A Retrospective
Fourteen years after the end of Communism in East Germany, the exhibition looks back on fourty years of art in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The exhibition shows works of art that demonstrate a preoccupation with – although often manifested as a refusal of – the social fabric of the GDR and its artistic program. Presenting a diversity of artistic positions, the exhibition challenges current perceptions of 'GDR Art': it serves neither the cliché image of 'Socialist Realism', nor the simplistic polarization into State and Dissident art. Rather, it follows a narrative that shows the complex relationships – including the similarities – between oppositional and conformist art. Curated by Eugen Blume, "Art in the GDR" brings together 270 works by 136 artists in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, photography, and film. A Retrospective Exhibition of the Nationalgalerie Berlin in cooperation with the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bonn.
Opening hours
Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
On Fridays additionally open from 9 a.m. for groups, Closed on Mondays, Holy Night and New Years Eve
Admission
€ 7 / reduced rate € 3,50, Family ticket € 10,50
Groups of 10 persons or more € 4,50 per person / reduced rate € 2,50
Admission free for school-classes on Fridays
Group guided tours
up to 25 persons € 57
groups of 25 persons and over (divided into smaller groups) € 47 per subgroup
school groups € 26, adult educational groups € 47
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Monday through Friday 9.30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Groups without tour reservations or touring on their own are asked to register in advance with the Educational Service. Registered groups are admitted on a priority basis.
Transport
Subway lines 16, 63, 66, buses no. 610 and 630 Parking also available for buses
Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4, Bonn