Annemirl Bauer in Potsdam: Major retrospective at DAS MINSK
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Annemirl Bauer at DAS MINSK: A major retrospective full of attitude and visual power
With the exhibition Annemirl Bauer, DAS MINSK Art House in Potsdam opens a comprehensive retrospective of the work of the artist born in 1939 in Jena and who passed away in 1989 on September 5, 2026. The exhibition features paintings, works on paper, collages, and objects from a voice that long stood outside the canon in the GDR and today resonates even more intensely. The show is designed as a historically relevant artistic event experience aimed at visitors seeking painting, contemporary history, and a clear artistic stance. ([dasminsk.de](https://dasminsk.de/ausstellungen/8058/annemirl_bauer))
A house for the present, history, and strong images
DAS MINSK connects architecture, memory, and modern exhibition culture in a special way. The former terrace restaurant was built in the 1970s, later carefully redesigned, and reopened in 2022 as an art house. Today, the house sees itself as a place of encounter between art and the public. This atmosphere forms the framework for the Annemirl Bauer retrospective, which makes the political and personal aspects of her works visible. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/das-minsk-kunsthaus-in-potsdam/))
An artist with a clear line
Annemirl Bauer studied in East Berlin, worked from the 1970s on murals for public buildings, and became a critical, independent voice in the GDR. Sources categorize her as a painter and regime critic, whose works place social justice, self-assertion, and artistic freedom at the center. It is precisely this combination of aesthetic presence and political tension that adds to the appeal of the exhibition. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annemirl_Bauer?utm_source=openai))
Visit, tickets, and local framework
The exhibition runs from September 5, 2026, to February 7, 2027. The venue is DAS MINSK Art House in Potsdam, Max-Planck-Straße 17, 14473 Potsdam. According to house information, the regular admission is 10 euros, reduced is 8 euros. Admission is free on the last Sunday of each month. The house is well accessible by elevator, ramp, and barrier-free restroom; there is also a barrier-free parking space and a wheelchair available upon request. ([dasminsk.de](https://dasminsk.de/ausstellungen/8058/annemirl_bauer))
The atmosphere among the audience is likely to be calm, focused, and simultaneously charged: A retrospective of this kind lives from dense images, strong biographical references, and a space that allows art to breathe visibly. Those interested in exhibitions, culture, and GDR art will experience a precisely curated chapter of Potsdam's art history here. Meeting Annemirl Bauer is worthwhile in person, as her works want to be experienced in the space, not just viewed. ([dasminsk.de](https://dasminsk.de/ausstellungen/8058/annemirl_bauer))
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