Berlin, you Schriller Vogel: Discover the queer nightlife of the 70s!

Berlin, you Schriller Vogel: Discover the queer nightlife of the 70s!

On Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6 p.m., the municipal gallery in Berlin will open the exhibition "Berlin, du Schriller Vogel". This presentation offers a deep insight into the nightlife of West Berlin and shows impressive photographs by the artist Anno Wilms. The pictures show central meeting points of the queer scene, including the famous travesty and drag bar "Lützower Lampe" and the legendary nightclub "Chez Romy Haag". These places were not only cultural hotspots, but also attracted international celebrities such as David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Grace Jones and Freddie Mercury, who often ran there.

The exhibition is freely accessible by September 14, 2025, and prior registration is not required. Further information can be found on the website of the municipal gallery. The address is Hohenzollerndamm 176, 10713 Berlin. The opening times are from Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Wednesday to 7 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. berlin.de reports that the exhibition was created in cooperation with the Anno Wilms Foundation.

reflection of nightlife

The photographs of Anno Wilms not only document the nocturnal hustle and bustle in Berlin, they also reflect on the cultural diversity and freedom of that time. The show addresses the importance of the queer scene, which shaped public life in West Berlin. Prominent personalities of the art scene such as Helmut Newton and Mick Jagger were also the frequency of the encounters there and illustrate the international radiance of these places. The website of the municipal gallery emphasizes that Wilms' work important social and cultural events of this era.

Berlin was a creative center in the 1970s, known for its open -mindedness towards various ways of life and sexual orientations. The cultural movement, which was formed around the nightlife and queer art, laid the foundation for many subsequent developments in the city's art and music scene. Kultur24 Berlin emphasizes the influence of this era on the following generations of artists who will continue with courage and creativity.

The coming weeks promise an exciting tour of discovery through the history of the queer culture of Berlin. The exhibition "Berlin, du Schriller Vogel" is the perfect opportunity to deal with a fascinating and influential period of German art history.