Anna-Eva Bergman (1909–1987) is considered one of the most important Norwegian female artists of the 20th century. With a retrospective exhibition of her works from 1930 to 1970, the Berlinische Galerie is now presenting a comprehensive overview of her oeuvre for the first time in Germany.
Image gallery
Anna-Eva Bergman, N°1-1952, 1952, Sammlung Hartung-Bergman Foundation
Some 40 paintings and prints trace the development of an artist who, with great consistency, developed a distinctive visual language.
The exhibition traces the key stages of her career: from early humorous illustrations and socially critical drawings to the large-scale abstract landscapes with which Bergman gained international recognition beginning in the late 1950s. Works by Anna-Eva Bergman were exhibited at documenta II in Kassel and the São Paulo Biennial, among other venues. Norway’s austere natural landscape became the starting point for her increasingly abstract work. In her later works, the interplay of structure, composition, and color takes center stage. The use of leaf metal lends many of her paintings a special atmospheric radiance.
Bergman redeveloped her artistic vision with experimental vigor, particularly between 1946 and 1952. Berlin also played a role in her life during this period: in 1952, she traveled to West Berlin, exhibited her latest works there, visited the art critic Will Grohmann (1887–1968), and established contacts with emerging West German artists.
The exhibition is being organized in close collaboration with the Fondation Hartung Bergman in Antibes. In the tradition of the “Hidden Museum,” the Berlinische Galerie is thus spotlighting the work of an artist who has been little known in Germany until now.
The exhibition is held under the patronage of Laila Stenseng, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Germany.
Additional information
Hours of Operation
- Wed – Mon 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Closed on Tuesdays
Accessibility
Accessibility
The Berlinische Galerie is largely accessible and well-suited for visitors with limited mobility.
The step-free entrance, as well as all exhibition and event spaces, the café, and the accessible restroom, are wheelchair-accessible. A wheelchair-accessible elevator connects the ground floor to the exhibition spaces on the first floor. Most exhibits and exhibition texts are clearly visible and readable even while seated.
Free wheelchairs and folding stools are available for loan at the coat check. Service dogs and guide dogs are welcome. Exhibition texts are also available in large print.
A tactile floor guidance system aids navigation within the museum. In addition, a free media guide in German and English, as well as seven tactile models of selected artworks, are available. All media guide content is also available in text format.
Guided tours and art talks in or featuring German Sign Language (DGS) are offered regularly. Information in simple and easy-to-read language is also available.
In 2026, the Berlinische Galerie was awarded the “Accessibility Certified” certificate as part of the “Travel for All” initiative.
