Helmut Newton's work is closely linked to the vibrant life of Berlin, which characterised him from an early age. Born there in 1920, he began his photographic career in the 1930s with the legendary...
Berlin in the late 19th and early 20th century – a time when the city was in a creative frenzy and Art Nouveau was at its peak. This extraordinary cultural flourishing not only characterised...
Jascha Heifetz is considered one of the most important violinists of the 20th century. His virtuoso playing, distinctive tone and musical genius have inspired and influenced generations of violinists...
Karl Friedrich Schinkel was one of the most important architects and master builders of the 19th century. He shaped the cityscape of Berlin and other Prussian cities with his classicist buildings...
Walter Gropius was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. He is considered the founder of the Bauhaus movement, which combined art, craft and technology and created a new...
