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The Alte Nationalgalerie has undertaken a thorough restoration of the paintings Monk by the Sea and The Abbey in the Oakwood. Ina Reiche, head of the Rathgen-Forschungslabor, speaks to us about the analysis process, some hidden layers of varnish, and the broad range of techniques she uses. Over the

Issue 1/2015: The Obliteration of World Heritage The new SPK magazine with reports from Syria and Iraq: Illegal excavations and trafficking threaten cultural heritage. This issue uncovers the workings of the looted antiquities business and asks what is expected of museums now. Issue no. 7 (2015), th

The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz in Research Associations The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz is an active member of several interdisciplinary research associations. This enables it to develop and expand its own potential. The Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage F

Photography, Audio Recording, and Filmmaking Photography, audio recording, and filmmaking are possible with the permission of the press office for purposes of news reporting as well as with regard to general themes regarding the Foundation’s world. Photographers in the Neues Museum © SPK News Report

President The President represents the Foundation externally. She is the chair of the Executive Board and determines its priorities. She is the superior of all Foundation employees and is responsible for all ongoing matters at the SPK. The President is based at Villa von der Heydt. Prof. Dr. Marion

Ernst-Waldschmidt-Preis In recognition of outstanding research in the field of Indology, the Stiftung Ernst Waldschmidt of the Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz bestows the Ernst-Waldschmidt-Preis. It includes prize money up to 5,000 euros. The prize has been offered since 1988 and can be awarded e

The keys to the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin in the building on Unter den Linden were turned over on November 4 after a renovation suitable for listed buildings. The ceremony marked the end of the complete renovation and expansion of the complex of listed buildings, which is more than 100 years old an

Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media Grütters approves 460,000 euro grant for national project. SPK President Parzinger: More than 150 cultural institutions in Germany and abroad have already put their trust in bpk-Bildagentur – a success story. The bpk-Bildagentur (Picture Agen

Unknown Ownership The term “unknown ownership” is used for objects that do not belong to the Foundation but whose provenance is uncertain. The Foundation tries to identify the legal owners of such objects and to return them. “Equestrian Battle” was moved to the storeroom of the Gemäldegalerie for sa

The Staatliche Institut für Musikforschung is the secret star of the new Netflix series "Unorthodox" – so before your next binge-watching session, why not check out what the institute itself has to offer online? By Julia Spinola If you’re planning on binge-watching Netflix to forget the pandemic aft