As part of the film series OnView - Power, visitors can participate in a Sprachcafé at PalaisPopulaire. Each meeting will focus on one of the films shown and offer the opportunity to exchange thoughts on themes such as power, strength, and control. The meetings will be led by Dóra Sági, an expert in German in multilingual contexts and aesthetic language education. Whether young or old, new or long-time Berliner – everyone is welcome at the language café to discuss art, society, and personal experiences over a hot drink and cake.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. In German.

Under the title Seeing Words, Reading Images, the PalaisPopulaire is exhibiting works from the Written Art Collection, complemented by works from the Deutsche Bank Collection. Music by DJ SENU (SLIC Unit), drinks, and guided art tours will provide a good atmosphere on the opening night. SENU draws inspiration from the cultural treasures of the African continent and the sounds of the black diaspora. Their sets flow seamlessly between old and new polyrhythmic sounds.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. Limited capacity.

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DJ SENU, Photo: Sophie Wanninger

The exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images unites and connects writing with art. "wordsearch" (2002) was a temporary project by Karin Sander in the public space of New York City. In the stock market section of the New York Times on October 4, 2002, a collection of words was printed, which had been selected by people living in New York with different native languages. The aim was to capture as many languages spoken in New York as possible and translate them into the respective other languages. 218 words in 218 languages resulted in 47,524 words, which were arranged in tables on a total of eight pages. The project was realized as part of the Moment art series of Deutsche Bank. Almost 25 years after its appearance, Karin Sander's translinguistic sculpture is more relevant than ever. We look forward to the conversation with the artist, moderated by Sara Bernshausen, Deputy Director of PalaisPopulaire.

The Artist's Talk takes place as part of the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images. The exhibition is open until 7 pm.

TICKETS HERE
Price: 9€. Limited capacity. In German.

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Photo: Karin Sander © Jens Ziehe

Slow Art Day slows things down! We give more time to a work of art and immerse ourselves undisturbed in its background. Two guided tours, each focusing on a different artwork in the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images. Led by the artist Sarah Steiner.

TICKETS HERE
Price: 5€. Limited capacity. In German.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

Slow Art Day slows things down! We give more time to a work of art and immerse ourselves undisturbed in its background. Two guided tours, each focusing on a different artwork in the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images. Led by the artist Sarah Steiner.

TICKETS HERE
Price: 5€. Limited capacity. In German.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

Text and form cannot be separated in literature either. Many of the artists featured in the current exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images — including Etel Adnan, Shilpa Gupta, and Herta Müller — have also produced literary works. In keeping with the exhibition, Katharina von Uslar and Edgar Rai will present literary pieces in which form and content are intertwined in particularly striking ways, including Ruth Herzberg's Frequenzen (2026), Res Sigusch Wesentliche Bedürfnisse (2024), Siri Hustvedt Die gleißende Welt (2014), as well as the new work by Andreas Schröder, Letzter Akt (2026). We are also very pleased to welcome actress Laura Landauer as a reader.

In cooperation with the Uslar & Rai bookstore.

TICKETS HERE
Cost: 9€ Limited Capacity. In German

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Photo: Laura Landauer © Christine Rogge

Based on the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, featuring works from the Written Art Collection in dialogue with the Deutsche Bank Collection, you are invited to an extended tour of the newly curated selection at the largest bank branch in Berlin. This tour will offer fascinating insights into the corporate collection as well as works by international artists, including Marcel van Eeden, Maria Lassnig, Mathilde ter Heijne, and Makoto Sasaki.

TICKETS HERE
Price: €5. Limited capacity. In German.
Meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Deutsche Bank branch, Otto-Suhr-Allee 6, 10585 Berlin.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

As part of the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, visitors can participate in a Sprachcafé at PalaisPopulaire. Each meeting will focus on one of the art works on display and offer the opportunity to exchange thoughts on themes such as foreign language, writing, and shared experiences. The meetings will be led by Dóra Sági, an expert in German in multilingual contexts and aesthetic language education. Whether young or old, new or long-time Berliner – everyone is welcome at the language café to discuss art, society, and personal experiences over a hot drink and cake.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. In German.

As part of the SculpturePopulaire series, we cordially invite you to the inauguration of the temporary outdoor sculpture "Public Resonator." The artist Nevin Aladag creates a relationship between art and music, between culture and geography through her works, and we represent this through the sculpture Public Resonator.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. Limited capacity.

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Photo: Nevin Aladag, Public Resonator, 2023, Photo: Valentin Behringer, Baden-Baden 2023

In the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images poetry meets art. As part of the 27th Poetry Festival, blind and sighted poets will read from a newly published anthology. The event, in cooperation with the Haus der Poesie, promises an immersive experience into another sensory world.

Stay tuned! More information will follow shortly.

As part of the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, visitors can participate in a Sprachcafé at PalaisPopulaire. Each meeting will focus on one of the art works on display and offer the opportunity to exchange thoughts on themes such as foreign language, writing, and shared experiences. The meetings will be led by Dóra Sági, an expert in German in multilingual contexts and aesthetic language education. Whether young or old, new or long-time Berliner – everyone is welcome at the language café to discuss art, society, and personal experiences over a hot drink and cake.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. In German.

Explore the works of the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images by phone. During the one-hour telephone tour, led by artist Sarah Steiner, the works are explained in detail, the participants will discuss the background and themes of the exhibition. Sighted visitors are also welcome!

In cooperation with Bei Anruf Kultur

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. In German. You will receive the telephone access details for the event after your confirmed registration.

Berlin's literary scene is on the move: traditional publishing houses have returned to the city, and numerous new publishers have emerged. We want to dedicate a special event format at the PalaisPopulaire to both: "writers’stage – New Literature from Berlin." Katharina von Uslar and Edgar Rai select the most exciting voices from the latest publishing programs, introduce the authors, and discuss their new novels with them.

In cooperation with the Uslar & Rai bookstore

TICKETS HERE
Cost: 9€. Limited Capacity. In German.

Based on the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, featuring works from the Written Art Collection in dialogue with the Deutsche Bank Collection, you are invited to an extended tour of the newly curated selection at the largest bank branch in Berlin. This tour will offer fascinating insights into the corporate collection as well as works by international artists, including Marcel van Eeden, Maria Lassnig, Mathilde ter Heijne, and Makoto Sasaki.

TICKETS HERE
Price: €5. Limited capacity. In German.
Meeting point: in front of the entrance to the Deutsche Bank branch, Otto-Suhr-Allee 6, 10585 Berlin.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

Marie-Kathrin Krimphoff and Svenja Gräfin von Reichenbach guide through the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images. The curators present the works on display and discuss in conversation their curatorial approach and how the works from the Written Art Collection interact with the Deutsche Bank Collection.

TICKETS HERE
Price: 5€. Limited capacity. In German.

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Marie-Kathrin Krimphoff and Svenja Gräfin von Reichenbach, Photo: Kristina Schulz

In the chamber music series “Workshop.Dialogue.Music” at the PalaisPopulaire, members of the Berliner Philharmoniker introduce themselves and their instruments and talk in a relaxed atmosphere about the works presented, their interpretations, and their approach. Questions and a dialogue with the audience are expressly encouraged! The concert will be followed by a guided tour of the exhibition.

Price: € 22 incl. French breakfast
Free choice of seats on site. Ticket sale starts on April 21st, 2026.

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Photo: Mathias Schormann

With works from the Deutsche Bank and Written Art collections, the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images looks closer at the themes of homeland, democracy, language, and freedom. During this guided tour, selected works will be presented in German Sign Language in conversation with the artist Veronika Kranzpiller, providing space for in-depth discussion.

Free of charge and no registration required.
In German.

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Photo: Mathias Schormann

As part of the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images, visitors can participate in a Sprachcafé at PalaisPopulaire. Each meeting will focus on one of the art works on display and offer the opportunity to exchange thoughts on themes such as foreign language, writing, and shared experiences. The meetings will be led by Dóra Sági, an expert in German in multilingual contexts and aesthetic language education. Whether young or old, new or long-time Berliner – everyone is welcome at the language café to discuss art, society, and personal experiences over a hot drink and cake.

REGISTRATION HERE
Free of charge. In German.

Discover the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images with music, drinks, and guided art tours.

Stay tuned! More information will follow shortly.

With works from the Deutsche Bank and Written Art collections and loans, the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images looks closer at the themes of homeland, democracy, language, and freedom. In the guided tour in German Plain Language, selected works are presented and explained.

Free of charge and no registration required.
In German.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

Since 1966, the Stiftung Buchpreis has annually awarded 25 books in the competition "The Most Beautiful German Books" for outstanding concept, design, and production. Birte Kreft, Managing Director of the foundation, will present a selection of award-winning books in dialogue with the designers. Literature and book art are one of the pillars of the art and cultural program at PalaisPopulaire.

In cooperation with Stiftung Buchpreis and ShopPopulaire.

TICKETS SOON HERE
Price: 5€. Limited capacity. In German.

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Birte Kreft, Photo: Julia Steinigeweg

One of our final classic FreeTours through the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images will be extraordinary: Together with drag queen Cali Harburg (sofa queen, intellectual, philosopher, and migrant), this tour offers a queer perspective on the background, concepts, and highlights of the exhibition.

TICKETS HERE
Price: 5€. Limited capacity. In German.

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Photo: Cali Harburg

One of our final classic FreeTours through the exhibition Seeing Words, Reading Images will be extraordinary: Together with drag queen Cali Harburg (sofa queen, intellectual, philosopher, and migrant), this tour offers a queer perspective on the background, concepts, and highlights of the exhibition.

TICKETS HERE
Price: 5€. Limited capacity. In English.

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Photo: Cali Harburg

Who is in the running for Germany's most coveted book prize? Katharina von Uslar and Edgar Rai present the six nominees in the final round of the German Book Prize 2026.

In cooperation with the Uslar & Rai bookstore

TICKETS HERE
Price: 9€. Limited capacity. In German.

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Photo: Edgar Rai & Katharina von Uslar