»Käthe Kollwitz – Silent Strength«

The exhibition delves into the core of Käthe Kollwitz's (1867-1945) artistic work: gazes full of sensitivity and inner strength in the face of grief, fear, and despair. Her works often feature individual female figures as bearers of human emotions, reduced to simple gestures and postures whose intense expression is timeless. The 40 drawings and trial prints in the exhibition at the Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Berlin come from the collection of Ute Kahl and are rarely seen in public. Ute Kahl's first acquisition was Mothers (1919), and her collection now reflects all facets of the artist's work. The exhibition Käthe Kollwitz – Silent Strength runs until January 18, 2026.

German graphic artist, painter, and sculptor Käthe Kollwitz is one of the most important artists of the early 20th century. She is known not only for her expressive, socially critical lithographs, etchings, copperplate engravings, woodcuts, and sculptures with biographical influence, but also for her tireless socio-political commitment: she designed numerous anti-war posters and works of art dealing with the theme of war and its consequences. The artist lost a son in the First World War and a grandson in the Second World War – both named Peter. Kollwitz is considered a pioneer of her time, both artistically and politically. She pursued her own unique style, which integrated both expressionism and realism.