Klaus Biesenbach's controversy: Yoko Ono provokes in Berlin!

Klaus Biesenbach's controversy: Yoko Ono provokes in Berlin!

Berlin, Deutschland - In Berlin, two remarkable exhibitions can currently be seen in honor of the artist Yoko Ono. Klaus Biesenbach, director of the new National Gallery, has taken on the exciting task of presenting OnoS works in a new light. As Welt reports between the renowned artists Gerhard Richter and Andy Warhol, which underlines, which underlines, To establish ono as a central figure in the art scene.

The exhibition "Yoko Ono: Dream Together" in the new National Gallery actively invites visitors to participate. It encourages self -reflection and community by presenting innovative formats such as the "Wish Tree" where visitors can attach their peace requests, and the "Mend Piece", in which they repair broken ceramic cups. These interactive elements are the focus of an exhibition, which is curated by State Museums in Berlin

criticism of museum policy

Despite the creative initiatives, Klaus Biesenbach is faced with a wave of criticism. His achievements and the lack of strategic orientation of the new National Gallery are questioned. Critics criticize the quality and the historical context of the works shown, which Biesenbach's influence on the Berlin art scene further questions. In particular, his earlier position in the Museum of Contemporary Art (Moca) in Los Angeles, from which he was deducted because of under -performance, throws a shadow on his current activity.

The current presentation of Yoko Ono's work as well as the upcoming “Berlin Modern” project are affected by budget problems and unclear concepts. This creates concerns about future exhibitions in the new National Gallery, such as

celebration for the 80th birthday

A special context of the exhibitions offers Yoko Ono's 80th birthday, which she celebrated at a big celebration in the Volksbühne Theater in Berlin. Her son Sean Lennon found that Berlin was his mother's favorite place, and the celebration included a concert with the "Plastic Ono Band". This special event was documented by Ladyblitz in detail.

In addition to the exhibition in the new National Gallery, the Gropius building presents a retrospective entitled "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind", which runs until August 31, 2025. In Frankfurt, the Schirn Museum shows the extensive retrospective "Yoko Ono. Half-A-Wind Show", which includes a variety of objects and installations that document OnoS artistic work.

After Yoko Ono is celebrated in Berlin and Frankfurt this week, it remains to be seen whether the far -reaching discussions about the management of the new National Gallery and the artistic orientation will remain there, while the influence of Biesenbach is controversial.