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Triennale der Moderne 2025: Opening with Torn History in Berlin
The Triennale der Moderne 2025 in Berlin starts on September 25th with the theme “Torn Modernism(s)”. Registration required.
Triennale der Moderne 2025: Opening with Torn History in Berlin
On September 11, 2025, those responsible invite you to the kick-off event Triennale of Modernism 2025 a. This will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the representation of the state of Saxony-Anhalt to the federal government at Luisenstrasse 18 in Berlin-Mitte. Under the motto “Torn Modernism(s)”, the migration of the Bauhaus from Weimar to Dessau is significantly discussed, which not only illuminates historical aspects, but also brings current elections and debates into focus.
The opening event is open to the general public. Guests can look forward to inspiring discussion contributions from renowned experts, including Irina Scherbakowa, board member of Zukunft Memorial e.V., and Wolfgang Knöbl, director of the Hamburg Institute for Social Research. A musical setting will be provided by members of the Anhaltinische Philharmonie, who will present works by Kurt Weill from the 1920s.
Diverse program
The Modern Triennial is a national festival that takes place in the cities of Berlin, Dessau and Weimar. Numerous program items will be offered in Dessau and Weimar over the period from September 26th to 29th, 2025, while the Berlin program extends until mid-December 2025. The diverse offering includes tours, visits, exhibitions, installations, lectures, symposia, films, concerts as well as digital formats, workshops and discussions.
The thematic focus of the Berlin program is the reform movements of the 19th century, the emergence of the “Electropolis Berlin”, the new building of the 1920s and 1930s, post-war modernism in the East and West as well as the late modernism of the 1960s and 1970s. Another important aspect is the post-modernism of the 1980s.
Anniversaries and special events
The Triennale also focuses on important anniversaries. This includes the 100th anniversary of the horseshoe settlement, 80 years after reconstruction and 50 years of the European Heritage Charter. At the final conference, which takes place towards the end of the event period, the artistic and social significance of the topics will be discussed in greater depth.
The festival starts with the opening in Weimar on September 26, 2025 at 5 p.m. in the broadcasting hall, where Dr. Justus Ulbricht will give a lecture on disunity in politics and society. There are also various events coming up in Weimar, including film screenings, guided tours of the Bauhaus walks, as well as an art installation by Rebecca Horn and special tours of the Nietzsche archive.
However, the extensive program can only be attended with prior registration for some tours and events. Anyone interested should register by September 22nd at Veranstaltungs@lv.stk.sachsen-anhalt.de or contact Stephanie Otto at (030) 90259-3722 if you have any questions. The event is supported by funds from the state of Saxony-Anhalt and the Berlin State Monuments Office as well as other partners.