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Cluster of Excellence: “Image Knowledge Gestaltung: An interdisciplinary Laboratory” This cluster studies complex problems that cannot be solved within the boundaries of a single scholarly discipline. Fundamental design processes in the sciences are at the center of its interests. This cluster of ex

A design competition has been launched for the overhaul and extension of the Gipsformerei of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. The brief calls for a preliminary design that is sustainable, functional and architecturally compelling. On January 25, 2022, the Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (Fede

Portrait sketch was to be auctioned at Grisebach - After initial indications of its provenance from the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, the auction house contacted the SPK - Collector decided to return it The portrait of "Geheimer Oberregierungsrath Knerk" (ca. 1863/1865) is a study for the monumental

Following the completion of provenance research on skulls from German East Africa, an extensive report on the pilot project has now been published. “We are prepared to restitute these remains immediately, and we are waiting for signals from the countries of origin,” says SPK President Hermann Parzin

During a three-day symposium held from September 12–14, approximately 80 international partners of the Humboldt Forum from Africa, America, Asia and Oceania developed their views on the prospects for long-term, sustainable cooperation with the Forum. In a statement titled “Dignity – Continuity – Tra

Grütters: Berlin and Dresden benefit from the collector's generosity. Parzinger: The Marzona Art Collection will remain an integral part of the future Museum of the 20th Century at the Kulturforum. Cooperation between SPK and Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden to be expanded. Egidio Marzona's collec

In its meeting today, the Foundation Board of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation) authorized SPK President Hermann Parzinger "to conduct, in the framework of the joint negotiations of the Federal Republic of Germany with the relevant authorities in Nigeria,

From 20 to 23 January 2022, vaccinations will take place in the foyer of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin at the Kulturforum. Vaccination protects - including culture. That's why the SPK and Aino Betriebsmedizin GmbH will be setting up a pop-up vaccination centre at the Kulturforum (Matthäikirchplatz

Foundation Board decides that Ralph Gleis will stay on as director of the Alte Nationalgalerie Ralph Gleis will continue to serve as director of the Alte Nationalgalerie of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (National Museums in Berlin). He was confirmed in that position on Monday by the Stiftungsrat d

The Guelph Treasure has been the subject of an action for restitution in the United States since 2015. In 2022, the SPK's motion to dismiss the lawsuit was granted. The appellate court has now confirmed this decision. The Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts) of the Staatliche Museen zu Ber