OUR STORY
We bring Berlin's creative vision alive
Founded in 1991, Kunst has been a space for radical ideas, meaningful encounters, and the art that defines our era.
MISSION
Art that challenges, heals, and unites
Kunst was founded on a simple belief: that great art should be accessible to everyone. Over three decades, we have grown from a small gallery in Prenzlauer Berg into one of Europe's most celebrated contemporary art institutions. We believe culture is not a luxury but a necessity. Every exhibition, every education programme, every artist residency we support is an act of conviction — that the world is better with art in it.
OUR IMPACT
Gallery Space
Artists Supported
Visitors Since Opening
HISTORY
Three Decades of Vision
1991 — Founded
Kunst opens in a converted factory in Prenzlauer Berg with a founding exhibition of 12 local artists.
1998 — International Expansion
New wing added. International programme launched with partnerships in Tokyo, London, and São Paulo.
2007 — Education Centre
Dedicated education wing opens, bringing free art education to over 5,000 schoolchildren annually.
2015 — The Digital Turn
Launch of digital collection, new media gallery, and first AI-in-art residency programme.
2019 — New Leadership
Dr. Clara Weiß appointed Director. New vision positions Kunst as Europe's leading platform for contemporary art discourse.
2024 — Kunsthaus Renovation
Major architectural renovation creating state-of-the-art climate-controlled gallery spaces.
LEADERSHIP
The People Behind Kunst
Dr. Clara Weiß
Director & Chief Curator Former Director of the Hamburger Kunsthalle. Joined Kunst in 2019.
Jonas Richter
Head of Exhibitions 20 years of curatorial experience across Berlin, Vienna, and New York.
Priya Mehta
Director of Education Pioneer in participatory art education. Three national cultural awards.
Stefan Müller
Head of Conservation Specialising in 20th-century works on paper and postwar paintings.
THE BUILDING