Artwork by Kirchner Finally Displayed at The Bridge Museum
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The Bristol Museum, located in Berlin, is hosting a remarkable piece by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938), titled "Erich Heckel and Otto Mueller Playing Chess," as part of their latest exhibition, "Tales of Modernism. Collectors and their Masterpieces."
After striking a fair and just deal with Victor Wallerstein's descendants, the original Jewish owner, the painting will be showcased from September 1st.
The location of the Kirchner painting was discovered following financial support from several entities, including the German government, Berlin, the Art Foundation of the States, and the Ernst von Siemens Art Trust, according to a museum announcement.
Art dealer Wallerstein fled to Italy in 1936 to escape the Nazis. In Florence, he experienced further persecution and was forced to sell his artwork, such as the Kirchner painting, due to the oppressive policies of both German and Italian authorities. He was captured by the SS in July 1944 and passed away shortly after. The painting made its way into the Brücke Museum's collection in 1973 through the art market.
The museum is displaying Wallerstein and seven other Jewish collectors whose works are contained in the Brücke Museum's collection until November 24th. The aim is to remember and honor their life stories.
The Brücke Museum in Berlin not only features the Kirchner exhibition but also has a dedicated showcase for Wallerstein and seven other Jewish collectors until November 24th. Museums across the globe should applaud the efforts of governments and organizations to return stolen art to its rightful owners.
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