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Berlin's art scene assessed by Beeren and König

institutional · 2026-04-23

The Senate of Berlin commissioned Wim A.L. Beeren and Kasper König to evaluate the state of visual arts in the new German capital. Their report finds that Berlin does not lack initiatives or committed gallerists, but rather a willingness to cooperate among museums, Kunstvereine, galleries, alternative spaces, and collectors.

Key facts

  • The Senate of Berlin commissioned the expertise.
  • Experts are Wim A.L. Beeren and Kasper König.
  • The report assesses museums and galleries in Berlin.
  • Berlin has many initiatives and engaged gallerists.
  • There is a lack of cooperation between art institutions.
  • Entities include museums, Kunstvereine, galleries, alternative spaces, and collectors.

Entities

Artists

  • Wim A.L. Beeren
  • Kasper König

Institutions

  • Senate of Berlin

Locations

  • Berlin
  • Germany

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