Liebermann's World

Completely destroyed during World War II, the Max Liebermann House was rebuilt in the 1990s and is now the headquarters of the Brandenburg Gate Foundation.

With its documentary “Liebermann’s World,” the Brandenburg Gate Foundation commemorates the eventful life of Max Liebermann (1847–1935) and his family.

Initially ostracized at the start of his artistic career as the “painter of the ugly” and the “painter of the poor,” Max Liebermann emerged around 1900 as the most successful advocate and supporter of modern art in Germany. A founding member of the Berlin Secession, president of the Berlin Academy of Arts, and portraitist of the bourgeois elite of the German Empire and the Weimar Republic—the exhibition “Liebermann’s World” looks back on the highlights of Max Liebermann’s life.

Likewise, the Brandenburg Gate Foundation commemorates the tragic fate of the Liebermann family, particularly that of Martha Liebermann, following the National Socialists’ seizure of power.

Dedicated sections on Martha Liebermann shine a spotlight on a key figure in family and contemporary history, complemented by an intervention by the Berlin artist Josefine Reisch.

Other exciting additions throughout the exhibition period will bridge the gap between historical documentation and the present, including, starting in May 2026, an audio station that brings Max Liebermann to life through audiovisual means.

Virtual Reality Experience: At the Liebermanns’

The virtual reality experience *At the Liebermanns* reconstructs Max Liebermann’s home and studio, which was completely destroyed during World War II. In a fascinating journey through time using VR headsets, visitors have the unique opportunity to explore the music room, dining room, study, and Liebermann’s famous studio—with its glass roof, visible from afar at the time—as well as his art collection from that era.