James Gregory Atkinson’s work "CET/CST" (2021) explores the complex reverberations of World War II history from a transatlantic perspective. Atkinson’s family history serves as the starting point for this analysis, offering insights into the deeply rooted mechanisms of structural racism. His work draws attention to the asynchronous reality experienced by African American soldiers who fought for the liberation of Europe while simultaneously facing racism both within the U.S. military and in German society.

As part of the current exhibition It’s Just a Matter of Time. Deutsche Bank Collection in Dialogue, Carina Bukuts, co-curator of the show, will engage in a conversation with artist James Gregory Atkinson about additional temporalities and layers within this work and his broader practice.

In German
Cost: 9€. Limited Capacity. You can obtain a ticket here.
The exhibition can be visited before the talk until 7pm.

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James Gregory Atkinson © Photo: Eike Walkenhorst; Carina Bukuts © Photo: Marie Haefner

Featuring works from the Deutsche Bank Collection and selected loans, the exhibition It’s Just a Matter of Time explores the themes of time, memory, and change. During this guided tour in simple language, selected works will be presented and explained. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences.

In German
Free of charge. Registration is not required for this tour.

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© Courtesy Shilpa Gupta and neugerriemschneider, Berlin, Photo: Mathias Schormann

Featuring works from the Deutsche Bank Collection and selected loans, the exhibition It’s Just a Matter of Time explores the themes of time, memory, and change. During this guided tour in conversation with the artist Veronika Kranzpiller in German Sign Language (DGS), selected works will be presented, and space created for intensive exchange

In German
Free of charge. Registration is not necessary for this tour.

Explore the works from the exhibition It’s Just a Matter of Time. Deutsche Bank Collection in Dialogue by phone. During the one-hour telephone tour, led by art historian Dr. Elisabeth Klotz, the works are explained in detail, the participants will discuss the background and themes of the exhibition.

In German
Free of charge. You can register here.
You will receive the telephone access data for the event after you register. Sighted visitors are also welcome!

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Marianne Berenhaut, Abonné absent, 2006 © Marianne Berenhaut, Courtesy by Dvir Gallery, Photo: Mathias Schormann

Discover the exhibition It’s Just a Matter of Time with music, drinks, and guided art tours. Oliver Marquardt – better known as DJ Jauche or Jack Flash – is one of the defining figures of the Berlin electro scene. His style partly developed in the building of PalaisPopulaire, at the time of the legendary Operncafé: a hotspot for nightlife in East Berlin during the 1980s. Marquardt's album "Nachtboutique" brings this era back to life – inspired by a sense of freedom and a hedonistic lifestyle.

At the after-work session on the terrace of PalaisPopulaire, he provides the perfect soundtrack for the evening – accompanied by cool drinks and brief guided tours of the exhibition.

The exhibition is open until 9 pm, with short tours taking place at 7 pm (German) and 8 pm (English).

Cost: 9€. Limited Capacity. You can obtain a ticket here.

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Photo: Manuela Clemens

July is Pride Month in Berlin and our classic FreeTour will be exceptional: Join Drag Queen Cali Harburg (Sofaqueen, intellectual, philosopher, and migrant) on this date to learn about the background, concepts, and highlights of the exhibition It's Just a Matter of Time from a queer perspective. Special attention will be given to the artworks by Georges Tony Stoll and Felix Gonzalez-Torres – as well as to the former opera café from the GDR era.

In German
Cost: Free of charge with admission ticket.

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Drag Queen Cali Harburg, Photo: Daniel Sauer

July is Pride Month in Berlin and our classic FreeTour will be exceptional: Join Drag Queen Cali Harburg (Sofaqueen, intellectual, philosopher, and migrant) on this date to learn about the background, concepts, and highlights of the exhibition It's Just a Matter of Time from a queer perspective. Special attention will be given to the artworks by Georges Tony Stoll and Felix Gonzalez-Torres – as well as to the former opera café from the GDR era.

In English
Cost: Free of charge with admission ticket.

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Drag Queen Cali Harburg, Photo: Daniel Sauer

Featuring works from the Deutsche Bank Collection and selected loans, the exhibition It’s Just a Matter of Time explores the themes of time, memory, and change.

This guided tour is specially designed for blind and visually impaired visitors. At its center is Lena Henke’s sculpture "City Lights (Dead Horse Bay)" (2016), which participants will have the opportunity to touch – a sensory experience offered exclusively in this tour. Selected additional works will also be introduced and discussed. The tour will be led by art educator Dr. Elisabeth Klotz.

In German
Free of charge. Advance registration is required. Please register at palais.populaire@db.com or by calling (030) 20 20 93 15

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Lena Henke, City Lights (Dead Horse Bay), 2016 © Courtesy the Artist, Layr, Vienna and Sammlung Stadler, Photo: Mathias Schormann

Language cafés are places for meeting others – for people who want to practice and improve their German or simply feel like meeting other Berliners.

As part of the exhibition It’s Just a Matter of Time, visitors can participate in a language café at PalaisPopulaire. Each meeting will focus on one of the exhibited artworks and offer the opportunity to exchange thoughts on themes of time, memory and history.

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 drink.

In German
Pleaser register at the ticket shop.

Featuring works from the Deutsche Bank Collection and selected loans, the exhibition It’s Just a Matter of Time explores the themes of time, memory, and change. During this guided tour in simple language, selected works will be presented and explained. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences.

In German
Free of charge. Registration is not required for this tour.

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© Courtesy Shilpa Gupta and neugerriemschneider, Berlin, Photo: Mathias Schormann

During the summer holidays, time can feel like it’s racing by—yet when you’re waiting for the weekend, it almost seems to stand still. Time can flow, run, pass, or seem to stop altogether. It can heal wounds, but it can also wear down books and buildings. The many faces of time reveal how hard it is to define and how closely it’s tied to our personal experience. The artworks in the exhibition It’s Just a Matter of Time explore time from different angles. When does something become history? In a fleeting moment, are we still in the present or already slipping into the past? Join us as we reflect on these and other questions while exploring time creatively together.

In German
Registration for the raffle via Berliner Familien Pass.

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Photo: PalaisPopulaire

The main theme of this year's Lange Nacht der Museen is "Love". And what's more romantic than dancing? The emotions, stories and relationships that can be expressed through dance can be explored in the second edition of PalaisPopulaire’s film series OnView – Dance.

But we do not invite you to only watch the films– participation is highly welcomed too! Short concerts by the Berliner Philharmoniker and spontaneous, flashmob-like dance classes ensure a good atmosphere through the night.

All are welcome!

More info via langenachtdermuseen.berlin

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker

Under the title Make a travel deep of your inside, and don’t forget me to take PalaisPopulaire opens the first solo exhibition of Charmaine Poh, Deutsche Bank "Artist of the Year" 2025. The opening will be accompanied by music, drinks and snacks. Live speakers will offer you insights into the artworks on display.

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Charmaine Poh © Muhammad Fadli

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

In German
Cost: 9€. You can obtain a ticket here soon.
The exhibition can be visited before the reading until 7pm.

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.
More information will follow in autumn 2025. Advance ticket sales start on October 28, 2025.

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Photo: Frederike van der Straeten / Berliner Philharmoniker