Museumsportal Berlin

The Museum Berggruen is situated in the Western Stüler Building, opposite Charlottenburg Palace. It presents exceptional works of classic modern art. More than 100 works by Picasso form the heart of the collection. The many facets of his life's work are represented: beginning with a drawing from his student days in 1897 and ending with works he painted in 1972, one year before he died. The blue and pink period are represented as well as cubism and classicism. Since the 1920s Picasso practised different variations in style at the same time.
The collection also focuses on Paul Klee who is represented with more than 60 pictures. These small, delicate compositions reflect the poetic world of the artist from 1917 to 1940. In addition there are more than 20 works by Henri Matisse, including more than half a dozen of his famous paper-cuts. Sculptures by Alberto Giacometti as well as examples of African art also enrich the heart of the collection.

The Museum Berggruen is about to gain an extension to its building. Due to extensive renovation work, the museum is closed until summer 2012.