Weekend Art Guide: Correggio's First Retrospective Outside Italy Opens in Dresden
The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden is showcasing "Correggio. Berührend Menschlich," marking the first comprehensive retrospective of Antonio Allegri da Correggio's work outside of Italy, with approximately 130 pieces, including 20 paintings and 20 drawings, available until January 10, 2027. In Aachen, Marc Henry's "Somnium," which blends historical elements with modern media, can be seen until November 15. Düsseldorf's KIT features "Echt jetzt," highlighting 40 entries from the Deutscher Jugendfotopreis 2025/26 until November 15. The Städel Museum in Frankfurt is exploring Mary Magdalene in "Maria Magdalena. Sin. Pray. Love," running until January 17, 2027. Taryn Simon's "Father Country I Do Love You" at the Guggenheim is open until March 14, 2027. The Kröller-Müller Museum displays all 88 Van Gogh paintings until January 3, 2027, while Tilburg's De Pont Museum exhibits Sigmar Polke's works until February 28, 2027. Lastly, Wolfsburg's Kunstmuseum features "Tell Me Where Home Is" until January 17, 2027.
Key facts
- Correggio retrospective in Dresden is the first outside Italy, with around 130 works including 20 paintings and 20 drawings by the artist.
- Marc Henry's "Somnium" in Aachen references Johannes Kepler's 1634 science-fiction story and includes a film loop based on Benjamin Christensen's 1922 "Häxan."
- Düsseldorf's "Echt jetzt" features 40 positions from the Deutscher Jugendfotopreis 2025/26, free for participants up to age 25.
- Städel Museum's "Maria Magdalena. Sin. Pray. Love" includes over 100 works and contemporary artists like Kiki Smith and Marlene Dumas.
- Taryn Simon's Guggenheim cycle "Father Country I Do Love You" comprises 42 photographs and is dedicated to her father, a former US government employee.
- Kröller-Müller Museum displays all 88 Van Gogh paintings from its collection, with a tactile model of "Bridge at Arles."
- De Pont Museum's Sigmar Polke exhibition centers on the four-part "Hermes Trismegistos" (1995) and features around 50 works.
- Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg's "Tell Me Where Home Is," curated by Uta Ruhkamp, includes artists Kader Attia, Pieter Hugo, Shilpa Gupta, and Nevin Aladağ.
Entities
Artists
- Marc Henry
- Johannes Kepler
- Benjamin Christensen
- Correggio
- Antonio Allegri
- Parmigianino
- Peter Paul Rubens
- Carlo Maratti
- Anton Raphael Mengs
- Meret Eberl
- Kiki Smith
- Marlene Dumas
- David LaChapelle
- Kim Kardashian
- Lady Gaga
- Nieves González
- Taryn Simon
- Vincent van Gogh
- Theo van Gogh
- Sigmar Polke
- Kader Attia
- Pieter Hugo
- Shilpa Gupta
- Nevin Aladağ
- Uta Ruhkamp
- Christina de Middel
Institutions
- Neuer Aachener Kunstverein
- Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
- Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
- KIT (Kunst im Tunnel)
- HSD / Peter Behrens School of Arts
- Deutsches Kinder- und Jugendfilmzentrum
- Städel Museum
- Liebieghaus
- Guggenheim Museum
- Kunstmuseum Kröller-Müller
- De Pont Museum
- Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg
Locations
- Aachen
- Germany
- Dresden
- Düsseldorf
- Frankfurt am Main
- New York
- United States
- Otterlo
- Netherlands
- Tilburg
- Wolfsburg
- Iran
- Israel
- Russia
- China
- Afghanistan
- Korea
- Arles
- Oaxaca
- Mexico