Fotografiska Berlin

Fotografiska Berlin The Contemporary Museum of Photography, Art & Culture. Fotografiska is the contemporary museum for photography, art, and culture.

We offer captivating exhibitions by the world's leading photographers and emerging talents at Fotografiska Museum Berlin. We’re open all day until late into the evening, and welcome our guests to walk through the regularly-changing exhibitions with a friend and a glass of wine. We are passionate about culinary excellence at Verōnika, featuring flavors that match the art, and our 360 degree rooftop

bar Bar Clara celebrates modern cocktail culture at its best with a view across the rooftops of Berlin’s vibrant Mitte district. Fotografiska Museum offers a sensory adventure and inspires new perspectives.

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Fotografiska ist das zeitgenössische Museum für Fotografie, Kunst und Kultur. Wir präsentieren Ausstellungen mit Arbeiten von weltweit führenden Fotograf*innen und Nachwuchstalenten. Wir haben täglich bis in die späten Abendstunden geöffnet und laden herzlich dazu ein, die regelmäßig wechselnden Ausstellungen mit Freund*innen und bei einem guten Glas Wein zu durchstreifen. Mit Verōnika bringen wir zudem unseren Hang zu kulinarischer Exzellenz zum Ausdruck, indem wir Ihnen diverse Geschmackserfahrungen passend zur Kunst anbieten. Und nicht zuletzt kannst du in unserer 360-Grad-Rooftop-Bar, Bar Clara, modernste Cocktailkultur vom Feinsten genießen, während du den Blick über die Dächer von Berlins pulsierendem Herz, dem Bezirk Mitte, schweifen lässt. Das Fotografiska Museum bietet dir Sinnesabenteuer, die dir völlig neue Perspektiven eröffnen werden.

What happens when two photographers, decades apart, capture remarkably similar moments?In ‘Déjà View’, Martin Parr’s pho...
23/08/2026

What happens when two photographers, decades apart, capture remarkably similar moments?

In ‘Déjà View’, Martin Parr’s photographs are paired with anonymous color slides from The Anonymous Project, Lee Shulman’s archive of amateur photography. Together, they selected around 70 ‘twinned’ shots, creating a playful dialogue between light-hearted, everyday moments captured by photographers who never met, often decades apart.

Find the book ‘Déjà View’ in our Berlin museum store to see more of these unexpected pairings.

Martin Parr’s exhibition "Short & Sweet" is on view in Stockholm until 27 September, while Lee Shulman’s "No Place Like Home", presented by The Anonymous Project, is on view in Berlin until 1 November.

Image credits
Martin Parr:
(1) bottom left corner: Klaus and Birgit Gickmann with dog Sheila, Am Schwarzen Weg, KGV, Dusseldorf, Germany, 2018 © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos
(2) Yalta, Ukraine, 1995 © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos
(3) Benidorm, Spain, 1997 © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos
(4) Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, 1994 © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos
(5) Mount Olympus, Wisconsin Dellls Waterpark, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos

Lee Shulman:
(1)-(5) © Lee Shulman (.shulman) / The Anonymous Project (.anonymous.project). Courtesy of Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière ()

21/08/2026

In 1979, Anton Corbijn moved to London, driven by his passion for the Manchester-based band Joy Division.

Just two weeks after arriving, he introduced himself to the band’s manager as an already established photographer from Amsterdam and secured a photo session the very next day. The resulting photograph became one of Joy Division’s most iconic images. The band looks away, while Ian Curtis turns towards the camera, referencing their latest album “Unknown Pleasures”. After Ian Curtis took his own life a few months later, his position in the image gained a deeper significance.

Three decades later, Anton Corbijn returned to Ian Curtis’ story, focusing on the final five years of his life in his first feature film, ‘Control’ (2007).

See Anton Corbijn's iconic photograph of Joy Division and portrait of Ian Curtis in "Corbijn, Anton".
On view until 20 September.

18/08/2026

Closing this Sunday: "Why These?" takes you on a visual journey through Bruce Gilden's career. The exhibition pairs his early black and white street photography with his later bold, large-scale color portraits, tracing the evolution of his unmistakable visual style.

On view until 23 August. Don’t miss it. 👏

Your weekly reminder that there’s always something happening at Fotografiska. 📷🔹Last chance: Bruce Gilden’s “Why These?”...
17/08/2026

Your weekly reminder that there’s always something happening at Fotografiska. 📷

🔹Last chance: Bruce Gilden’s “Why These?” closes on 23 August. The exhibition brings together 41 photographs personally selected by the photographer. Take a visual journey through his career, including his 1980s snapshots of New York passers-by and his more recent close-up portraits. Make sure to visit before it’s too late.

🔹Tuesday: Join us for a relaxed 5 km community run through the heart of Berlin. Afterwards, stay for a drink at our Café Bar and connect with fellow runners. Sign up via the link in bio.

🔹Thursday: This month’s Wine Tasting & Tour is all about Sauvignon Blanc. Explore its different aromas, textures, and styles, and discover how region and winemaking shape each wine’s unique character. Fully booked, but new dates will be announced soon.

🔹 Guided tours: See our exhibitions from a new perspective with a 60-minute guided tour through our building. Available throughout summer in English, German, Spanish, and French. Find available dates via the ticket link in bio.

🔹 Who said Happy Meals are just for kids? After exploring the exhibitions, treat yourself to our Adult Happy Meal. Enjoy a Martini or a glass of Champagne, a Verōnika Cheeseburger or Vegan Cheeseburger, fries with truffle mayo and coleslaw, and two scoops of gelato.

4 exhibitions, 4 unique perspectives.

Escape the rain and plan your visit.🌧️

16/08/2026

Anton Corbijn’s love for music started when he was just 10 years old, becoming fascinated by records from The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. As a teenager, he taught himself photography to get closer to the artists he admired.

Decades later, ‘a. somebody’ reflects on that lifelong connection to music. In this series, Anton Corbijn embodies iconic musicians who inspired him. Focusing on artists who have passed away, the works echo his religious upbringing and raise questions about legacy and what remains of an artist after they are gone.

Visit "Corbijn, Anton" to see the whole series in person.

On view until 20 September.

Image credit: a. cobain, strijen, holland, 2001 © Anton Corbijn

15/08/2026

Closing 🔜 “Why These?” by Bruce Gilden
His large-scale color prints immediately draw you in. His portraits capture people who appear impressive, even intimidating, as they gaze directly at the viewer. Through his signature use of flash photography, Gilden highlights their style and hardships, creating an unshakable sense of beauty.

On view until 23 August.

Cover image: Nathan, Iowa State Fair, USA. 2017 © Bruce Gilden

What if our world looked absurd from another perspective? Our final feature from the "ART SHAPES THE FUTURE" Open Call w...
13/08/2026

What if our world looked absurd from another perspective? Our final feature from the "ART SHAPES THE FUTURE" Open Call with .berlin and is by , who explores this idea through photography and sculpture:

"‘For the Leisure of Working Insects’ transforms contemporary leisure architectures into entertainment spaces for insects. Through sculpture and photography, the project uses irony to question a capitalist system in which free time becomes an extension of work. By imagining shopping malls, resorts and attractions for ants, it exposes the absurdity of a culture driven by consumption, excess and artificiality, where insects become a miniature mirror of our own society.”

All selected artworks from the Open Call will be presented at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Image credit: © Alba Ruiz Lafuente

Technology is often described as something that will change our future. For , it is already inseparable from everyday li...
12/08/2026

Technology is often described as something that will change our future. For , it is already inseparable from everyday life. This self-portrait was selected as part of our "ART SHAPES THE FUTURE" Open Call in collaboration with .berlin and :

“From the series ‘it is not a futuristic anomaly but a continuation of a very old human’

This self-portrait is an examination of my relationship with technology through my Type 1 Diabetes. Sensors and electronic pumps are my friends, my tools. I survive because of them. They only exist because of my disability. It is a constant symbiosis. A state of codependency. As the title suggests, tools have been present since humans were able to stand upright. They grow with us. They shape us.”

All selected artworks from the Open Call will be presented at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Image credit: © Maximilian Neretin

Inspired by visions of tomorrow, we invited image-makers to explore how “ART SHAPES THE FUTURE” through our Open Call wi...
11/08/2026

Inspired by visions of tomorrow, we invited image-makers to explore how “ART SHAPES THE FUTURE” through our Open Call with .berlin and . This image by is one of three selected works:

“‘California Flying Cars from the Future’ is a series of 50 photographs inspired by postwar American visions of the future. Classic Californian cars have been stripped of their wheels, creating the illusion that they hover above the ground. Blending documentary and fiction, the project becomes a visual archive of imagined futures that never came to pass, yet continue to shape our collective imagination. The only post-production intervention was the removal of the wheels.”

All selected artworks from the Open Call will be presented at IFA 2026 in Berlin.

Image credit: © Wiktor Franko

This week looks promising, if you ask us.👏🔹 Tuesday: Get creative with our Collage Workshop and explore visual storytell...
10/08/2026

This week looks promising, if you ask us.👏

🔹 Tuesday: Get creative with our Collage Workshop and explore visual storytelling beyond photography through paper, scissors, and glue. This workshop is fully booked, but stay tuned for our upcoming Fall Academy program. More workshops and creative sessions will be announced soon.

🔹 Wednesday: Meet artist duo Banz & Bowinkel as they unveil their new digital façade installation "COMPOSITIONS / DRIFT". In conversation with Peggy Schoenegge, Chair of the Board of medienkunstverein e.V., they share insights into their long-standing collaboration and explore how digital imagery, animation, and immersive technologies shape their artistic practice. The talk is held in German. Reserve your free ticket via the event link in bio.

🔹 Sunday: Join a Summer Wine Festival at a hidden outdoor location in the heart of the city. Taste your way through a selection of rare finds and cult producers, brought to you by .berlin, , and .damager. Register for free via the link in our Stories.

🔹 After exploring Bruce Gilden's exhibition, stop by our museum store for books, postcards, and exhibition collectibles. Posters are also available online via the link in bio.

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Oranienburger Str. 54
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Montag 10:00 - 23:00
Dienstag 10:00 - 23:00
Mittwoch 10:00 - 23:00
Donnerstag 10:00 - 23:00
Freitag 10:00 - 23:00
Samstag 10:00 - 23:00
Sonntag 10:00 - 23:00

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