The Bröhan Museum is exhibiting a selection of the diverse works of artist and designer Linde Burkhardt (born 1937).
Image gallery
Aus der Serie „A quattro mani“ (Zu vier Händen) mit Alessandro Mendini 2006
Linde Burkhardt bearbeitet Keramik mit dem Bohrer, 2002
Broehan Museum - Linde-Burkhardt - coming soon_Plakat
After training at the School of Applied Arts in Zurich and studying painting in Berlin, Linde Burkhardt studied in Hamburg under Almir Mavignier.
In the 1960s, the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg was one of the most interesting art schools in Germany. Max Bill, Joseph Beuys, Franz Erhard Walther, Max Bense and Bazon Brock, to name but a few, were among the important sources of inspiration for the young artist. With the concept of viewer participation and, of course, the influence of the 1968 movement, Linde Burkhardt's concept of art and her understanding of art changed.
For Alessi, she combines metal and ceramics by combining prefabricated metal parts from Alessi classics with her own ceramic shapes to create something completely new. Or she challenges Italian designer Alessandro Mendini to a duet in the ‘Due mani’ series: in one series, Mendini designs the form and Linde Burkhardt the decoration, and in the next series it is the other way round. Her objects always have a high narrative value, which is why she can easily switch between freelance work and designs for design companies.
‘I can see that there are typical preferences in my work: I favour variation in series over individual pieces. This is how series on constantly varying themes come about. The love of colour and the joy of textures play a central role alongside the use of very different materials. The boundaries between the different areas of work have fallen away.’ (Linde Burkhardt)
After the exhibition ends, most of the works on display will become the property of the Bröhan Museum as a donation from the artist.
In the 1960s, the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg was one of the most interesting art schools in Germany. Max Bill, Joseph Beuys, Franz Erhard Walther, Max Bense and Bazon Brock, to name but a few, were among the important sources of inspiration for the young artist. With the concept of viewer participation and, of course, the influence of the 1968 movement, Linde Burkhardt's concept of art and her understanding of art changed.
Openness to experimentation and a desire to try out new possibilities became the hallmarks of her work.
As a painter, she designs carpets. As someone who has never worked with ceramics before, she ventures into this time-honoured, almost archaic material of human creativity. Initially, she uses ready-made leather-hard plates only as a basis for her drawings, but soon she begins designing shapes for vessels, including many for the Italian design company Driade.For Alessi, she combines metal and ceramics by combining prefabricated metal parts from Alessi classics with her own ceramic shapes to create something completely new. Or she challenges Italian designer Alessandro Mendini to a duet in the ‘Due mani’ series: in one series, Mendini designs the form and Linde Burkhardt the decoration, and in the next series it is the other way round. Her objects always have a high narrative value, which is why she can easily switch between freelance work and designs for design companies.
‘I can see that there are typical preferences in my work: I favour variation in series over individual pieces. This is how series on constantly varying themes come about. The love of colour and the joy of textures play a central role alongside the use of very different materials. The boundaries between the different areas of work have fallen away.’ (Linde Burkhardt)
After the exhibition ends, most of the works on display will become the property of the Bröhan Museum as a donation from the artist.
- Opening: 29 January 2026, 6 p.m.
- Curator of the exhibition: Dr Tobias Hoffmann
Additional information
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on all public holidays
Admission: €9, concessions €6
Happy Wednesday: Every first Wednesday of the month, there is a flat rate of €4 for everyone
Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on all public holidays
Admission: €9, concessions €6
Happy Wednesday: Every first Wednesday of the month, there is a flat rate of €4 for everyone
