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ROOM FOR COLLECTORS + NEW PERSPECTIVES In a series of rotating exhibitions, we showcase the Olbricht Collection, containing works ranging from the early 16th century up to the present day. Selected curators are invited to give us their own perspective on the collection, whose driving focus draws on the core themes of human existence: life, love, eros, transience and death. A set fixture at our venue is the Wunderkammer (or ‘cabinet of art and marvels’), containing works from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Besides works of art though, other collector’s items are on display, such as rare postage stamps, art nouveau objects and toys. In the café, shop and lounge, visitors can find room to exchange ideas, as well as reflect on and enjoy a sensual experience of art. In 2011 the theme of ‘collecting’ itself is also central to our programme. Besides discussions with international collectors (primarily, but not exclusively, of art), towards the end of the year we will also for the first time be holding reciprocal events with other private art collections. In autumn we will be hosting a show organized by the French collector Antoine de Galbert. At the same time, part of the Olbricht Collection is also on show in its exhibition venue in Paris, “la maison rouge”. May 2011 will see renewed cooperation with “la maison rouge” and the curator Jeanette Zwingenberger with the exhibition “Alles Kannibalen?” ROOM FOR EXCHANGE AND ENGAGEMENT The residential and exhibition building, situated in the immediate vicinity of the Kunst-Werke Berlin, was designed by the architectural firm Düttmann + Kleymann in conjunction with Thomas Olbricht. The generous 1.300 sq m exhibition space enables a division of the room, which invites both a direct engagement with the collection, as well as flexible open spaces for visitors. Behind the high glass façade there are a number of amenities, such as a Café, a Shop and a lounge area, spread across two floors. Ample space then for visitors to exchange ideas about the things they have seen.

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