Galerie Albrecht in Berlin presents 'Sachlichkeit', an exhibition running from 2 May to 27 June 2026, that explores the concept of objectivity in art. The show features works by Kate Diehn-Bitt, a forgotten representative of the New Objectivity movement, alongside Michael Langner, associated with 'German Pop', as well as Rafael Cidoncha, Emese Kazár, and Sabine Herrmann. The exhibition examines how these artists portray people and objects with empathy, realism, and sometimes surreal distortion, ranging from Diehn-Bitt's empathetic portraits to Langner's automobile studies and Kazár's commentary on women's lives.
The exhibition matters because it revives the legacy of Kate Diehn-Bitt, an unjustly overlooked female painter of the New Objectivity era, and places her in dialogue with contemporary artists who continue to grapple with objectivity and realism. By connecting historical movements like New Objectivity and German Pop with current artistic practices, the show highlights enduring questions about representation, empathy, and the artist's gaze. It also underscores Galerie Albrecht's role in bridging European and Asian artists and its commitment to thoughtful curation.