DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam is a vibrant place for modern and contemporary art. Since 2022, it connects GDR art with international movements, offers exhibitions, events, and the café bar HEDWIG. A space for culture, exchange, and encounter.
DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam has been a central place for modern and contemporary art since 2022. The former terrace restaurant "Minsk," built in the 1970s in the modernist style of the GDR, was reopened after extensive renovation by the Hasso Plattner Foundation.
DAS MINSK embodies mediation, exchange, and a culture of encounter. The house looks forward, backward, and sideways by connecting the past of GDR architecture and art with modern and contemporary art forms. It promotes dialogue between different art movements and eras and provides a space for cultural encounters and events[3][5].
The renovation and reopening of the building were part of a comprehensive initiative to preserve the cultural heritage of the GDR while promoting modern and contemporary art. By integrating old elements with new design concepts, the building has been sustainably preserved and secured for future generations. The restoration of the terraces, meadows, and fountains in front of the building also contributes to maintaining the historical character[2].
DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam is thus not only a museum but also a lively place of culture, exchange, and encounter that honors the past while looking to the future.
