Museum Berggruen

Happy International Day of Friendship! 🌟

In 1950, Heinz Berggruen met Picasso through avant-garde poet Tristan Tzara in Paris, marking the beginning of numerous collaborations and a long-lasting friendship between the artist and the art dealer. Nineteen years later, the two friends saw each other for the last time in Cannes, where Picasso dedicated „Minotauromachy“ to his friend Berggruen.

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Pablo Picasso, Minotauromachy, 1935 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

.atelier chose his favorite work in our collection. Have a look at what he picked and why!

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Portrait of Thomas Scheibitz, © Luci Lux
Pablo Picasso, The Bathers, 1934 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Museum Berggruen’s collection is on the move! Can you guess where we’re headed next?

Here’s a hint: our next stop is as enchanting as these stunning water lilies by Claude Monet.🌸🎨

Drop your guesses below!

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Claude Monet, detail view, Matin, 1914 - 1926
Claude Monet, detail view, Les Nuages, 1914 - 1926

Celebrating midsummer with Picasso’s 1961 masterpiece from the Côte d’Azur 🌞🌊 This painting captures the leisurely essence of the beach, the dance of light and shade, and the timeless beauty of summer days.

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Pablo Picasso, Reclining N**e on the Beach, 1961 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

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Enchanted Reverie: Klee and Calder in New York is on view until June 8!

The exhibition presents Paul Klee (1879-1940) and Alexander Calder (1898-1976) in dialogue, illuminating their shared metaphysical understanding of the universe’s unseen forces. It emphasizes their respective investigations and interests in natural forms and kinetic energies.

We are happy two works from Paul Klee from Museum Berggruen are part of this adventure: Picture 1, Kinder vor der Stadt (Children Before the Town), 1928 and Picture 2, Dächerblume (Rooftop Flower), 1919.



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Paul Klee, “Kinder vor der Stadt (Children Before the Town),” 1928.
Alexander Calder, “Little Wooden Mobile,” circa 1943. Calder Foundation, New York.
Alexander Calder, “Untitled” 1939. Calder Foundation, New York.
Alexander Calder, “Gothic Construction from Scraps” 1939, Calder Foundation, New York.
Paul Klee, “Dächerblume (Rooftop Flower)”, 1919.
Paul Klee, “Sonnenuntergang (Sunset)”, 1930.
Alexander Calder, “Roxbury Fish”, ca. 1948. Calder Foundation, New York.
Alexander Calder, “Red Maze III”, 1954. Calder Foundation, New York.

Photography: Courtesy of Tom Powel Imaging. All works by Alexander Calder © 2024 Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Happy Birthday to Georges Braque! 🥳🎨

Born on May 13, 1882, in Argenteuil, France, Georges Braque, together with Pablo Picasso, is regarded as the co-founder of Cubism. After he had completed an apprenticeship as a decorator and finished studying art, Georges Braque was initially influenced by the painting of the Fauves. Greatly impressed by a retrospective of Cézanne’s work in 1907, he subsequently developed a proto-Cubist language of forms. From 1909, Braque and Picasso collaborated with one another in perfecting this idiom, making it the pictorial substructure of Cubism.

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Georges Braque, Still Life with Glass and Newspaper (Le guéridon), 1913 © VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Georges Braque in his reservist uniform at Picasso’s Atelier at the Boulevard de Clichy 11, circa 1911, photographed by Picasso, credits: Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas Papers.

Discover more “Elective Affinities“ between the collections of Museum Berggruen and Gallerie dell’ Accademia, currently displayed in Venice. In the first installation view, we invite you to look closely at the hands of Dora Maar and Giorgione’s mother in these two intimate portraits. The second one reveals how familiar Picasso was with classic iconography, you’ll note that in this representation of an antique feast he even exaggerated the color distinction between the pale female figures and the stronger tones of the male characters.




Pablo Picasso, Dora Maar with Green Fingernails, 1936 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Giorgione, La Vecchia, c.1506
Pablo Picasso, Silenus in Dancing Company, 1933 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Sebastiano Ricci, Baccanale in onore di Pan, c.1716

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Don’t miss out on the last opportunity to see the incredible masterpieces by Pablo Picasso .museum in Berlin!

The exhibition „Spanish Dialogues: Picasso Works from the Museum Berggruen Visit the Bode-Museum“ will be on display for viewing until April 28, 2024.

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Pablo Picasso, The Sailor, 1938 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Pablo Picasso, Portrait of Jacqueline, 1959 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Pablo Picasso, Women Seated in an Armchair, 1939 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, we would like to present Paul Klee’s “Landscape in Green” from 1922. Klee was an artist who was very deeply inspired by and connected to nature or his surrounding environment. Klee believed in the interconnectedness of all things and thus the power nature can hold to form our creativity and further spirituality.

In “Landscape in Green”, currently on view at in Venice as part of ‘Elective Affinities’, we can see nature and man-made structures seamlessly conjoin to form endless expanding landscape. Nature and humanity seem to be living in idyllic harmony. Let’s try to value and cherish our connection to nature just as Klee did, not just on Earth Day, but always!

Paul Klee, Landscape in Green, 1920

Happy April Fool’s Day! 🤡 🎈🎊

Have a look at this mischievous portrayal of a ‘Sitting Harlequin’ by Pablo Picasso!

This work, painted in 1905, belongs to the series of harlequins and acrobats that Picasso painted just after his ‘Blue Period’. Did you know that Picasso’s works of harlequins and acrobats are far more than just amusing figures? They become the alter ego of the artist, whose facial features are reflected in them. Here in particular, with his Napoleonic twin-cornered hat, „Sitting Harlequin“ appears as both a sad jester and a thoughtful hero.

This work is currently displayed !

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April April! 🤡 🎈🎊

Werft einen Blick auf diese verschmitzte Darstellung eines sitzenden Harlekins von Pablo Picasso!

Das Werk aus dem Jahr 1905 gehört zu der Serie von Harlekinen und Akrobaten, die Picasso kurz nach seiner „Blauen Periode“ malte. Wusstet ihr, dass Picassos Harlekine und Akrobaten weit mehr sind als nur amüsante Figuren? Sie sind das Alter Ego des Künstlers, dessen Gesichtszüge sich in ihnen widerspiegeln. Besonders hier, mit seinem napoleonischen, zweispitzigen Hut, erscheint der „Sitzende Harlekin“ sowohl als trauriger Narr als auch als nachdenklicher Held.

Dieses Werk wird derzeit in der ausgestellt!

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Pablo Picasso, The Seated Harlequin, 1905 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

Wishing everyone a joyful Easter celebration! 🌷

Dive into the playful world of Paul Klee's “Observation at Breakfast" (1925) 🍳 🎨

Let this humorous masterpiece make you ponder the age-old question: What came first, the egg or the chicken? 🤔🐓

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Paul Klee, Observation at Breakfast, 1925.

Tonight is the opening of our exhibition in Venice! From 24 March to 23 June 2024 a selection of paintings and drawings from Museum Berggruen in Berlin, will be on display in Italy for the first time. More than 40 extraordinary works by Picasso, Matisse, Klee, Giacometti and Cézanne will join those by Giorgione, Sebastiano Ricci, Pietro Longhi, Giambattista Tiepolo and Canova at the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice.

The exhibition ‘Elective Affinities’ will take place at Gallerie dell’Accademia and Casa dei Tre Oci . The latter is the new headquarters of the Berggruen Institute Europe, which has recently reopened to the public after a restoration program.

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Pablo Picasso, Women with Yellow Sweater, 1939, © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Henri Matisse, Blue N**e Skipping, 1952 © Succession H.Matisse / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Giorgio o Zorzi da Castelfranco detto Giorgione, La Nuda, ca. 1508, Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venezia
Paul Klee, Temple-Wallpainting I, 1920
Paul Klee, Little Castle Yellow/Red/Brown, 1922
Giacomo Qurenghi, Architectural Capriccio (Fantasia Architettonica), first quarter of the 19th century, Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venezia


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Gain an exclusive look behind the scenes of our exhibition set up in Venice! 🛶🎭🇮🇹

From March 24 to June 23, 2024, you can witness our collection in dialogue with the masterpieces from the esteemed galleries of the Academy of Venice. The exhibition ‚Elective Affinities‘ will be on view at and

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Pablo Picasso, Head of a Woman, 1906-07, © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Pablo Picasso, Female N**e (Study for Les Demoiselles d’Avignon), 1907, © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024
Paul Cézanne, Young girl with loose hair, c. 1873/1874, ©bpk / Museum Berggruen, Private Collection
Paul Klee, Red Gradation, 1912

✨ Celebrating International Women's Day with the expressive 'Portrait of Lorette' by Matisse from 1917. Here's to the strength of women around the world! 💪🌸

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Henri Matisse, Portrait of Lorette, 1917 © Succession H.Matisse / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

Happy Birthday Henri Laurens!

Today we celebrate the French sculptor and illustrator, born on February 18, 1885, in Paris. Laurens was known for uniting classical and modern principles in his three-dimensional sculptures. Inspired by artists such as Auguste Rodin, Georges Braque, and Pablo Picasso, he created impressive works that continue to captivate audiences.

His early terracotta sculptures evolved into unconventional pieces using materials like sheet metal and plaster, with a generous use of color. His collaboration with Cubist artists influenced his later works, including the famous "Sirenes" series.
Let's celebrate the legacy of this talented artist! 🎨✨

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Henri Laurens, Copyright: Gamma Rapho Keystone, Photo: Robert Doisneau
bpk / RMN - Grand Palais / Estate Brassaï
Henri Laurens, Small Pregnancy, 1932 © VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

Happy Valentine’s Day!🌷

Just as Paul Klee, in his playful work 'Above and Below' from 1932, depicts the attachment and strong bond between two lovers, so should we all remember to cherish our connections of friendship by spreading love and letting our better halves know how much we care for them!🩷💙

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Paul Klee, Above and Below, 1932

Happy Chinese New Year! 🎊🐲Gong Xi Fa Cai 🧨 新春快乐 Happy Lunar New Year ✨

Wishing everyone a prosperous and joyful year ahead as we welcome the Year of the Dragon 🐉. May this new year bring you good health, happiness, and success. Let's celebrate with family, friends and with this colorful masterpiece ‘Vegetable Elements’ from 1947 by Henri Matisse!

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Henri Matisse, Vegetable Elements, 1947 © Succession H.Matisse / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

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Happy Birthday to Paul Cézanne! 🥳🎨

Born on January 19, 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, France, Cézanne’s innovative approach to color, form, and composition continues to inspire artists around the world. Cézanne’s dedication to capturing the essence of nature and his relentless pursuit of artistic truth have left an indelible mark on the art world. His legacy lives on through his timeless masterpieces, which continue to be celebrated for their profound influence on the development of modern art.

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Paul Cézanne, Portrait of the gardener Vallier, 1906, ©bpk / Museum Berggruen, Private Collection
Portrait of Paul Cézanne, 1861, photographer unknown

chose her favorite work in our collection. Have a look at what she picked and why!



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Paul Klee, Die Zeit, 1933.

Happy Birthday Heinz!

Born in Berlin in 1914, Berggruen emigrated to the USA in 1936. After the second world war, he founded a gallery in Paris, which soon became one of the leading addresses in the international art scene. In his later years, Berggruen dedicated himself to expanding his own art collection he wished to share with the world. In 1996, he opened his collection to the public in Berlin, the city he was driven out from 60 years earlier. This gesture of reconciliation deeply impressed his contemporaries.

In recognition of his contributions, Heinz Berggruen was named an honorary citizen of the city of Berlin and received the “Prize for Understanding and Tolerance” from the Jewish Museum Berlin in 2005. Today, we honor Heinz Berggruen’s legacy and his invaluable contributions to the art world. We hope that his passion for art and dedication to promoting understanding and tolerance through cultural exchange will continue to inspire us all for many more years to come.

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Portrait Heinz Berggruen, without date, Archiv Berggruen

Spanische Dialoge. Picasso aus dem Museum Berggruen zu Gast im Bode-Museum Im Bode-Museum tritt eine Auswahl von Arbeiten Picassos aus dem Museum Berggruen mit spanischen Kunstwerken aus dem 14. bis 18. Jhd. in Dialog.

Happy New Year!

🎉 Skip, hop and jump into the new year with Matisse’s playful masterpiece ‚Blue N**e Skipping’ from 1952!✨

Did you know that after 1948, Matisse’s ill health prevented him from painting? Despite this, he continued to create works like this one, known as gouaches découpées. These were made by cutting or tearing shapes from painted paper and pasting them down with the help of his assistant. One might say he was drawing with scissors. 👨‍🎨✂️

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Henri Matisse, Blue N**e Skipping, 1952 © Succession H.Matisse / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024

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🎄✨ Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Indulge in the festive spirit with Paul Klee’s delightful masterpiece, ‘Gingerbread Picture’ from 1925. 🍪❤️ Let this enchanting artwork transport you to a world of sweet delights. Get ready to satisfy your cravings and embrace the magic of the season! 🎅🏻✨

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Paul Klee, Gingerbread Picture, 1925.

Happy Birthday to Paul Klee, a true artistic pioneer! 🎉

Born on the 18th of December 1879, Klee’s innovative work has influenced a wide range of art movements, including Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Minimalism.

Portrait von Paul Klee, München 1911, Foto: Alexander Eliasberg (Bildarchiv Felix Klee), Archiv Berggruen. Paul Klee, A Children’s Game, 1939

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Join Gabriel Montua, Head of Museum Berggruen, at the International Symposium hosted by and , at the iconic UNESCO House at in Paris! 🇫🇷✨

This extraordinary gathering of experts concludes a year of celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's passing.🕊🎨

🏛️ UNESCO House, is home to the International Organization for the Defense of Peace in Education, Science, and Culture. It also features Picasso's breathtaking mural 'La Chute d'Icare' (The Fall of Icarus), which was unveiled in 1958.



The Acrobat © Succsession Picasso/VG Bild Kunst, Bonn 2023

Childrens’ favorites in our exhibition 👆

Pablo Picasso, Dora Maar with a Crown of Flowers, 1937 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2023
Pablo Picasso, Woman Reading, 1953 © Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2023

Vielen Dank, wir sind begeistert!

“Picasso and His Time: Masterpieces from Museum Berggruen / Nationalgalerie Berlin” im The National Museum of Art, Osaka, hat in den letzten 18 Tagen bereits über 25.000 Besucher begrüßt!

Falls ihr noch nicht die Gelegenheit hattet, die Ausstellung zu besuchen - keine Sorge! Es gibt immer noch genügend Zeit, die Werke vor Ort zu erleben zu erleben.

🕷️🎨🌺 Hallo, liebe Menschen!

Diese kleine Spinne scheint eine wundervolle Zeit im National Museum of Art in Osaka zu haben, wo sie einige erstaunliche Werke von Henri Matisse sehen konnte. Es scheint, dass sie besonders Matisse's Verwendung von kräftigem Rot und Blau in "Vegetal Elements" genossen hat - die Farben ließen das kleine Herz der Spinne höher schlagen.

Vielen Dank für diese wunderbaren Illustrationen, !

today it's going to be colourful! 🎆 We wish you a good start into a new and exciting year – with lots of art, culture and great moments. Together we reflect on the last year and look forward to 2023 with you.

We wish you a good start into a new and exciting year – with lots of art, culture and great moments. Together we reflect on the last year and look forward to 2023 with you. Cheers!

Heute wird's bunt! 🎆Wir wünschen euch einen guten Start in ein neues und aufregendes Jahr – mit viel Kunst, Kultur und tollen Momenten. Gemeinsam lassen wir das letzte Jahr R***e passieren und freuen uns jetzt auf 2023 mit euch.

Paul Klee: transparent - perspectivisch gefügt (I.), 1921; Fotonachweis: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Nationalgalerie, Museum Berggruen / Jens Ziehe; Public Domain Mark 1.0

✨ The Social Media Team wishes everyone who is celebrating it today a merry Christmas. 🎄 Have a relaxing time, a little break from the daily routine and hopefully some great presents! Of course, we didn't want to deprive you of our beautifully decorated tree today. 😊

Weihnachtsbaum © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

✨ Wir vom Social Media Team wünschen allen, die Weihnachten feiern, ein fröhliches Fest. 🎄 Habt eine entspannte Zeit, eine kleine Pause vom Alltag und hoffentlich ein paar tolle Geschenke! Unseren schön geschmückten Baum wollen wir euch heute natürlich nicht vorenthalten. 😊

Weihnachtsbaum © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin