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Whether the institution also stands for secrecy and concealment will soon become clear. Quite secret, on the other hand, and very publicly, the Secret State Archives of Prussian Cultural Heritage (GStA PK) presents an exhibition every three years. A show is being prepared for next spring that will s

Ladies and Gentlemen, When Kaiser Wilhelm II opened the museum on 18 October 1904, it was a rainy day, with uniforms, gowns and medal necklaces providing the colourful backdrop. Today we had glorious imperial weather, but the imperial era is long gone. The opening today is ennobled by the words of w

Today, the Foundation has handed over a collection of 71 pieces of music from the former estate of the pianist Arthur Rubinstein to his four children. The fate of this collection reflects the drama of the past century: the arbitrary rule of the Nazi era, the raids of the initially victorious German

The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation was recently able to hand over seventeen books and brochures from the lost private library of Leo Baeck to his granddaughter Marianne C. Dreyfus, who now lives in New York. The objects, whose provenance could only be discovered through special research, were

The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation recently returned works from the Museum of Decorative Arts and the Alte Nationalgalerie to the heir of the collector Helmuth Meißner, who was expropriated in violation of the GDR constitution. The Dresden native's well-known and extensive art collection was

Germany and Russia have a long shared history, a history that is not only characterised by real political developments, but also to a large extent by close cultural ties and connections. Literature, music, theatre and the fine arts have had a profound and lasting mutual impact in both countries. Mus

The 42nd volume of the yearbook presents the Foundation's activities in 2005, but also deals with topics that will remain relevant over a longer period of time: for example, it is dedicated to the Foundation's losses during and after the Second World War. Many of the Berlin museums' treasures looted

Deutsche Welle and the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation have agreed to work more closely together as partners in the future. All three pillars of Deutsche Welle - DW-TV, DW-WORLD and DW-RADIO - will be increasingly focussing on outstanding events in the context of current affairs reporting, par

My Berlin began with Heinz Berggruen - professionally and emotionally. When I became President of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation in February 1999, one of my first encounters was with Heinz and Bettina Berggruen in the Stüler Building, in the Berggruen Collection. It was friendship at firs

Salutation, The awarding of the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Prize in Berlin to exceptionally talented, advanced students at music academies in Germany is an outstanding event every year. Founded in 1878, the prize has a rich history and has remained publicly recognised since then. Its recognition is