The Hamburger Bahnhof was one of Berlin’s major terminus stations in the 19th century – a place of arrival, departure and transition. To this day, this history shapes the museum of contemporary art in the heart of Berlin. Like Berlin itself, the Hamburger Bahnhof is full of complexity and contrasts, with change as its constant.
Opening of the Exhibition “Sophie Calle. Is It Better?”
Hamburger Bahnhof invites everyone to the opening of the exhibition Sophie Calle. Is It Better?.
After more than 20 years, Sophie Calle returns to Berlin for her first solo exhibition in the city. The exhibition reflects her longstanding relationship with Berlin, presenting “The Detachment”, the first series she produced here in 1996 – the same year Hamburger Bahnhof was founded. The work explores the removal of GDR monuments following German reunification. To mark the museum’s 30th anniversary, Calle has created a new work addressing the former Palace of the Republic and the reconstructed Berlin Palace. Other works engage with the museum’s history as a railway station or explore the act of looking. Spanning photography, text, video and installation, the exhibition presents Calles diverse use of media.
Welcome notes at 7 pm
Sam BardaouilDirector Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart
Lisa HörstmannCurator Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart
Sophie CalleArtist