When does the lecture take place?

On 27.10.2026 at 6:00 PM, the event is planned as an evening appointment.

What is the admission price?

The regular admission is 10 euros, reduced 8 euros.

Where does the event take place?

At URANIA Wilhelm Foerster Potsdam e.V., Gutenbergstraße 71, 14467 Potsdam.

How long does the evening last?

According to the schedule, it is expected to last until 7:30 PM.

Is the event suitable for art enthusiasts without prior knowledge?

Yes, the lecture clearly introduces the life, work, and art-historical significance of Lovis Corinth.

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The Old in the New: Lovis Corinth

Name: The Old in the New: Lovis Corinth
Start: 2026-10-27T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-27T20:30:00+01:00
Location: URANIA "Wilhelm Foerster" Potsdam e.V.

Lovis Corinth: When Modernity Shines from the Old

With The Old in the New: Lovis Corinth, a key figure of German modernism comes into focus. The art historian Thomas R. Hoffmann introduces the life and work of a painter who occupies a unique position between Impressionism, expressive colorfulness, and art-historical relevance.

A Lecture on Departure, Style, and the Energy of Modernity

Corinth is part of the triumvirate of German Impressionists alongside Max Liebermann and Max Slevogt. His journey from Munich to Berlin marks not only a biographical movement but also a stylistic breakthrough: away from academic closure, towards a painting full of light, tension, and immediate presence. It is precisely these transitions that make the evening in Potsdam a challenging art experience.

From the Berlin Secession to the Expressive Late Period

Corinth developed into a central figure of the Berlin Secession and a sought-after portrait and history painter in Berlin. He mastered still lifes, landscapes, and figurative themes with equal confidence. His works connect the closeness to the Old Masters with the liveliness of the moment. In the late period, the free brushwork becomes more pronounced; color, movement, and form merge into a visual language that already points ahead to modernity.

Work Reflection with Art-Historical Depth

Viewing Corinth reveals not a smooth style history but friction, condensation, and change. The painting gains physical presence, the surfaces seem alive, sometimes rough, then again infused with lucent brightness. This is precisely where the allure of an aesthetic experience lies, appealing to both art-interested beginners and connoisseurs. The lecture opens a precise access to an era in which art, public space, and modernity reformed themselves.

An Evening for Art-Historically Curious Individuals

The lecture is aimed at all who wish to better understand the development of German painting in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The exhibition atmosphere of URANIA creates a suitable framework: focused, education-oriented, and open to in-depth art observation. Thus, a lecture evening becomes a lively dialogue with art history.

Conclusion: This event offers a well-founded, inspiring look at Lovis Corinth and his significance for modernity. Anyone interested in art history, Impressionism, and the expressive power of painting should not miss this evening in Potsdam.