Special Exhibitions A space for dialogue, interaction and new perspectives

We take turns presenting exhibitions on current topics, artistic perspectives and global viewpoints.

till June 28, 2027 Resonating Images from Peru

Intimate portraits, scenes of everyday life and documentary images – the historical photographs and audio recordings of Hans Heinrich Brünings (1848–1928) continue to resonate deeply in Peru to this day and offer new perspectives on identity, memory and cultural self-determination.

till November 29, 2026 CATS!

Cats rule the internet — and our hearts, too. From the Egyptian goddess Bastet to today’s meme stars, from domestic cuddly cats to majestic big cats, the exhibition traces what is perhaps the most versatile animal in cultural history.

till July 12, 2026 Hot off the press Impressions of Modernity in 1920s China

The exhibition invites visitors to explore a fascinating period of change. Following the fall of the empire in 1911, China underwent rapid transformation in the 1920s and 1930s, shaped by technological innovation and a flood of new images and media. Modern printing centres revolutionised production of print media, leaving a lasting impact on communication, culture, and commerce.

till June 30, 2027 Pippi's Papa and a Totally True Story from the Pacific

The stories about Pippi Longstocking and her father Efraim, who rules as king over a Pacific island, figure among the most popular works of European children’s literature. But did a Swedish “South Sea king” truly exist? The biography of the Swede Carl Pettersson (1875 – 1937) shows astonishing parallels to the tales in the Pippi books

till December 31, 2026 Benin. Looted History

The colonial occupation of the Kingdom of Benin by British troops in February 1897 marked the end of one of the most powerful West African kingdoms. In consequence thousands of works of art made of bronze, ivory and wood were looted from the royal palace and dispersed worldwide. In view of the restitution, the MARKK’s Benin collection will now be presented in its entirety.