Stiftung Brandenburger Tor

The Stiftung Brandenburger Tor, founded on December 17, 1997, is the cultural foundation of Berliner Sparkasse and is located in the rebuilt house of Max Liebermann at Pariser Platz, right next to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

The foundation focuses on several central areas:

• Exhibitions: The foundation regularly hosts exhibitions that address artistic and cultural themes, such as the current exhibition "The Wall: Before, After, East and West," which presents artistic positions surrounding the opening of the Berlin Wall[4].
• Literature: Literary events and projects are an important part of the program.
• Aesthetic Education: The foundation promotes aesthetic education through various programs and projects, including the award-winning program "Max – Artists in Residence at Schools"[1][3].
• Art Market and Cultural Policy: The foundation initiates debates, conferences, and projects that deal with the art market and cultural policy in Berlin and Germany.

The main mission of the Stiftung Brandenburger Tor is to highlight and strengthen the importance of culture for our civil society. It is committed to promoting and preserving a diverse and vibrant art and cultural landscape in Berlin. The foundation stands for the values of freedom, tolerance, and cultural diversity, which are underscored by the symbolic location at the Brandenburg Gate[1][3].

The foundation is led by the board of trustees and the executive board. The executive board, consisting of Bianca Richardt and Peter-Klaus Schuster, is responsible for the management and representation of the foundation. The board of trustees, chaired by Peter-André Alt since 2021, oversees the management and asset administration. An advisory board supports the executive board in selecting and shaping the projects[1][5].

The Stiftung Brandenburger Tor is engaged in numerous sustainable initiatives aimed at strengthening the cultural landscape of Berlin in the long term. These include:

• Educational Programs: The foundation offers various educational programs that focus particularly on the aesthetic education of children and young people.
• Cultural Debates and Conferences: By initiating cultural debates and conferences, the foundation contributes to the public discussion on cultural and societal issues.
• Artist Support: The foundation supports artists through various programs and scholarships, such as the "Max – Artists in Residence" program[1][3].

The Stiftung Brandenburger Tor is a central venue for artists and is open to both Berliners and tourists to experience the diverse and exciting program that extends far beyond the borders of Berlin.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stiftung_Brandenburger_Tor
• 2 - https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/stiftung-brandenburger-tor
• 3 - https://www.berliner-sparkasse.de/de/home/ihre-sparkasse/stiftungen/StiftungBrandenburgerTor.html
• 4 - https://stiftungbrandenburgertor.de
• 5 - https://stiftungbrandenburgertor.de/stiftung-organisation/