Alte Nationalgalerie to Honor Paul Cassirer with Major Exhibition in 2026
In 2026, the Alte Nationalgalerie on Berlin's Museumsinsel will mount a tribute to Paul Cassirer (1871–1926), marking both the centenary of his death and the museum building's 150th anniversary. The exhibition will feature over 120 works of Impressionism and classical modernism, drawn from the Nationalgalerie's own collection, which is deeply linked to Cassirer's legacy as one of the most influential art dealers of his era. The Alte Nationalgalerie building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Key facts
- The exhibition takes place in 2026.
- It honors Paul Cassirer, who died in 1926.
- The Alte Nationalgalerie building was built in 1876.
- Over 120 works of Impressionism and classical modernism will be shown.
- The works come from the Nationalgalerie's collection.
- The building is on Museumsinsel Berlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Cassirer
Institutions
- Alte Nationalgalerie
- Nationalgalerie
- Museumsinsel Berlin
- UNESCO
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany