Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin celebrated its 30th anniversary with a landmark benefit gala titled "A Night in Berlin," gathering over 500 cultural leaders from art, film, music, fashion, and philanthropy. The evening launched four new awards: the Studio Award to artists Abdulhamid Kircher, Monilola Olayemi Ilupeju, and Jonas Roßmeißl; the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mona Hatoum; the Global Arts Patronage Award to collector Kiran Nadar; and the Changemaker Award to the Delfina Foundation. The gala featured performances, spatial installations, and a red neon sculpture by Monica Bonvicini, with actor Cate Blanchett presenting and Alice Sara Ott performing.
The event marks the beginning of a yearlong 30th anniversary program at Hamburger Bahnhof, including eight exhibitions, a Chanel commission, and a 30-hour continuous public opening in November. By establishing these new awards and convening a global network of patrons, artists, and museum leaders, the gala signals the institution's ambition to strengthen its role as a major contemporary art hub in Berlin and beyond, while celebrating its evolution from a historic train station into a temple of contemporary art.