Public lithography demonstration

Of the 275 print works created by Käthe Kollwitz, nearly half are lithographs. She used this technique particularly in the second half of her life to achieve a broad impact through large print runs, posters, and leaflets.

Master stone and offset printer Dietmar Liebsch from Berlin discovered the 1866 printing press and two lithographic stones by Käthe Kollwitz: “Bread” from 1924 and “Mother with Boy” from 1933, in the 1970s in the basement of the Arnoldi flat-printing shop in Berlin. Later, he was able to acquire the printing press along with the two lithographic stones, restore them, and make them print-ready again.

The historic lithographic press, acquired by the Friends of the Käthe Kollwitz Museum Berlin in 2016, is one of the collection’s most special pieces, alongside Käthe Kollwitz’s many prints, drawings, and sculptures. The press remains hidden from most museum visitors, as it is located in the event and education room and can only be viewed during events and workshops.

Public Demonstration

This year, you once again have the opportunity to see the printing press in action, learn about the artistic technique of lithography, and watch a live demonstration of stone printing.

Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (Graphic Arts Weekend)

• Duration: 60 minutes
• €10.00 participation fee + reduced admission
• Led by: Diogo deCalle
• Maximum number of participants: 15

Registration required either by phone at 030 – 882 52 10 or by email to bildung@kaethe-kollwitz.de

IN GERMAN