DYSTOPIA in Schloss Sacrow: Wolfgang Petrick & Friends open the summer in Potsdam
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An exhibition between memory, figure and dystopian imagery
With DYSTOPIA - Wolfgang Petrick & friends, an exhibition opens at Schloss Sacrow that connects painting, sculpture, and installation into a dense artistic experience. The show takes place as part of the series Museum for a Summer and is dedicated to Wolfgang Petrick, whose work is shaped by war experiences, West Berlin's present, and New Figuration. ([spsg.de](https://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/dystopia))
Wolfgang Petrick and the visual language of vulnerability
Petrick is one of the prominent protagonists of German post-war art. His works are in the tradition of Otto Dix, Georg Grosz, Max Beckmann, Jean Dubuffet, and James Ensor; at the same time, as a co-founder of the producer gallery Großgörschen 35 and a participant in documenta 6, he shaped an independent position within the Critical Realists. A member of the Academy of Arts and a long-time university lecturer, he combined artistic radicalism with pedagogical impact. ([spsg.de](https://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/dystopia))
Dystopian motifs in the space of Schloss Sacrow
At the center are the injury of humanity, the fragility of identity, and the tension between figure, body, and social image space. Especially in the historical ambiance of Schloss Sacrow, this examination of the works unfolds a special exhibition atmosphere: The tension between castle architecture and contemporary art enhances the aesthetic experience and directs attention to materiality, color harmony, and symbolic sharpness. Petrick's homage is complemented by works from Helma and from former students of various generations. ([spsg.de](https://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/dystopia))
Vernissage with a summer character
The opening on July 4, 2026, is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The entrance fee is 10 euros, reduced 6 euros; entry is free for those under 18. This combines a culturally appealing summer date with clear access for art-interested visitors. ([spsg.de](https://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/dystopia))
Visit, arrival, and accessibility
Schloss Sacrow is located at Krampnitzer Straße 33 in 14469 Potsdam. Access is possible by public transport via the stop Potsdam, Schloss Sacrow; a public parking lot is also available at the entrance to Sacrow. The exhibition is open Fridays to Sundays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Important for planning: The rooms are not wheelchair accessible, and strollers may not be taken into the exhibition rooms for conservation reasons. ([spsg.de](https://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/dystopia))
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DYSTOPIA - Wolfgang Petrick & friends promises a concentrated look at a body of work of great historical weight and artistic coherence. Anyone seeking art that intensely engages memory, society, and figure should experience this vernissage live in Potsdam. ([spsg.de](https://www.spsg.de/aktuelles/ausstellung/dystopia))
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