Schloss Bellevue Opens 'Freiraum Kunst' Exhibition Before Renovation
On June 14, 2026, Schloss Bellevue, the official residence of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, launched a two-week contemporary art exhibition titled 'Freiraum Kunst' prior to upcoming renovations set to commence in early July. The showcase includes pieces from over 20 members of the Akademie der Künste, featuring a light installation by Bjørn Melhus, a miniature representation of Steinmeier by Karin Sander, and El Bocho's artwork 'Die Bundespräsidentin'. Free admission is available with prior reservation until June 28. In other news, Lubin Baugin's 'Stillleben mit Financiers' fetched €440,000 at Vichy Enchères on August 16, 2025. Additionally, a Hasselblad HK 7 camera was sold for €32,000 at Breker on September 13, and the PIN Benefizauktion on November 15 will mark the 60th anniversary of Freunde der Pinakothek der Moderne.
Key facts
- Schloss Bellevue opens 'Freiraum Kunst' exhibition from June 14 to June 28, 2026
- Exhibition features works by over 20 members of the Akademie der Künste
- Artists include Bjørn Melhus, Karin Sander, and El Bocho
- Admission is free with advance reservation
- Schloss Bellevue will close for multi-year renovations in early July 2026
- Lubin Baugin's 'Stillleben mit Financiers' sold for €440,000 at Vichy Enchères on August 16, 2025
- PIN Benefizauktion on November 15 features Peter Halley's 'Dada Ji' estimated at €140,000
- Hasselblad HK 7 camera sold for €32,000 at Breker auction on September 13
Entities
Artists
- Bjørn Melhus
- Karin Sander
- El Bocho
- Lubin Baugin
- Peter Halley
Institutions
- Schloss Bellevue
- Akademie der Künste
- Vichy Enchères
- Louvre
- Sotheby's
- Freunde der Pinakothek der Moderne
- Pinakothek der Moderne
- Breker
Locations
- Schloss Bellevue
- Berlin
- Germany
- Spreebogen
- Toulouse
- New York
- Cologne
- Göteborg
- Sweden