Queer Art Histories of East Germany Explored in Berlin Exhibition
Mark your calendar for March 27, 2026, because Berlin is set to unveil an exhibition that dives into how queer identities intersect with art from the German Democratic Republic. Curated by Stephan Koal, it will feature the creations of nine artists, including Toni Ebel, Andreas Fux, and Harry Hachmeister, showcasing a variety of mediums like painting and photography. This event is a collaboration between KVOST, neue gesellschaft für bildende Kunst, Mitte Museum, and Werkbundarchiv. Expect an exciting lineup of events and a publication from DISTANZ Verlag. There will be soft openings on March 25 and 26, leading to the official event at nGbK on the 27th, supported by the Capital City Cultural Fund.
Key facts
- Exhibition opens March 27, 2026, in Berlin
- Features nine artists from the GDR
- Curated by Stephan Koal
- Organized by KVOST with nGbK, Mitte Museum, and Werkbundarchiv – Museum der Dinge
- Includes painting, sculpture, ceramics, and photography
- Funded by Capital City Cultural Fund
- Catalogue published by DISTANZ Verlag
- Explores queer identities in East German art
Entities
Artists
- Toni Ebel
- Andreas Fux
- Harry Hachmeister
- Jochen Hass
- Dorothea von Philipsborn
- Erika Stürmer-Alex
- Rita "Tommy" Thomas
- Jürgen Wittdorf
- Egon Wrobel
- Stephan Koal
Institutions
- KVOST
- neue Gesellschaft für bildende Kunst (nGbK)
- Mitte Museum
- Werkbundarchiv – Museum der Dinge
- Capital City Cultural Fund
- Berlin Commissioner for the Reappraisal of the SED Dictatorship
- DISTANZ Verlag
- NEWEAST
- Distanz Verlag
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- German Democratic Republic