The Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, in cooperation with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, has opened the first major exhibition of sculptor Constantin Brancusi in Germany in over 50 years. Featuring more than 150 works—including sculptures, photographs, drawings, films, and archival materials—the show presents key pieces such as "The Kiss," "Bird in Space," "Sleeping Muse," and "Endless Column," alongside a partial reconstruction of Brancusi's legendary studio, shown outside Paris for the first time since its bequest to the French state in 1957.
This exhibition matters because it introduces Brancusi's pioneering role in sculptural abstraction to a German public that remains largely unfamiliar with his work, despite his international renown. By bringing together rare loans and the studio reconstruction, the show offers an unprecedented survey of his career, highlighting his innovative use of materials, pedestals, and photography. It also underscores the ongoing collaboration between major European museums to reassess and elevate canonical modern artists.