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Otto Dix and August Sander: Weimar Germany at Tate Liverpool

exhibition · 2026-05-05

The exhibition 'Portraying a Nation: Germany 1919–1933' at Tate Liverpool juxtaposes the paintings of Otto Dix (1891–1969) and the photographs of August Sander (1876–1964) to depict Weimar Republic Germany. Featuring over 300 works, including paintings, drawings, and photographs, the show explores the era's contradictions—from cabaret culture to civil unrest—highlighting a society torn between luxury and poverty. The exhibition runs until October 15, 2017, and is introduced in a video by art historian Kate Bryan.

Key facts

  • Exhibition title: Portraying a Nation: Germany 1919–1933
  • Artists: Otto Dix (1891–1969) and August Sander (1876–1964)
  • Venue: Tate Liverpool
  • Closing date: October 15, 2017
  • Over 300 works on display: paintings, drawings, and photographs
  • Focus on Weimar Republic (1919–1933)
  • Video commentary by art historian Kate Bryan
  • Themes: cabaret, civil unrest, luxury vs. poverty

Entities

Artists

  • Otto Dix
  • August Sander
  • Kate Bryan

Institutions

  • Tate Liverpool

Locations

  • Liverpool
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany

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