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We wish you happy holidays and all the best for the new year 2023

The New National Gallery located in Berlin’s Kulturforum is dedicated to 20th-century art. Opened in 1968, the gallery was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the most important modernist architects. The building with its striking black roof is seen as an icon of classical modernism. After almost 50 years of use, the Mies van der Rohe building was completely renovated in 2015. British architect Sir David Chipperfield was responsible for the planning and implementation of the renovation, and the reopening was celebrated on August 21, 2021.

A light installation entitled “Ba-O-Ba” by American artist Keith Sonnier accented the architectural radiance of the New National Gallery. The artist used a strategy of strict reduction and restricted himself to three primary colors and a few long neon lines. These lines surrounded the building, creating a clear, geometric light lattice, following the grid of the rectangular architectural style. As dusk set in, a fascinating dialog arose between the pure, dark steel architecture and the brilliantly shining neon colors, which even surpassed the proverbial transparency of the Mies van der Rohe architecture.

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As we look back on 2022, we want to extend our deepest thanks for your trust and collaboration. We are looking forward to the future together with you. Though the months ahead may present challenges, we hope that they will be peaceful ones. We wish you and your families a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2023. 

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year!