Program
We are delighted to continue our partnership with “Behind the Tree” this year!
On Saturday, June 17th, starting at 6:30 pm, actress and Film Academy President Alexandra Maria Lara will be hosting a cinematic evening in the garden of Villa Schöningen.
Attendees at this event will have exclusive access to the current “Anbaden” exhibition at Villa Schöningen after the regular visiting hours. Additionally, the evening will include a curated film screening, along with a personal artist talk featuring Alexandra-Maria Lara and actor Sam Riley.
Program Overview for June 17th:
6:30 pm – Dinner, Drinks & Art (Exhibition at Villa Schöningen and Dinner in the Garden)
9:00 pm – Artist Talk (with Alexandra-Maria Lara and Sam Riley)
9:30 pm – Screening of “Free Fire”
11 pm–1 am – Drinks & Dance
Tickets are priced at 9€ (including booking fee) and can be obtained through “Behind the Tree.”
Important Note:
Food and beverages are not included in the ticket price and can be purchased à la carte on-site according to your preferences.
Please be aware that in the event of heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, or other severe weather conditions, the open-air portion of the event may be canceled. We will communicate this as early as possible through our platforms and provide an alternative date.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Carsten Beier, 2023.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Carsten Beier, 2023.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Carsten Beier, 2023.
Open Monument Day
All day from 12–6 PM
Villa Schöningen, the historical garden and the exhibition “Anbaden” are open for you free of charge. Our staff will be happy to talk to you about the history and architecture of the place. In addition, a children’s program will take place in the garden. In order to experience Potsdam’s special views and vistas even better, we offer bicycle and SUP rental on the day. Our café will provide you with culinary refreshments on the day.
Villa Schlieffen is also open all day free of charge.
12 pm – Discover Villa Schlieffen
Introduction to the history of the authentic place of remembrance of the Russian occupation by assistant curator Pola van den Hövel. Limited capacity, please register via info@villa-schoeningen.de.
2 pm – “Anbaden” Curator’s tour of Villa Schöningen
Sonia González leads through the current exhibition. On display is an art historical cross-section on the motif “Susanna bathing”, from classical masters such as Dürer, Rubens, and Renoir to contemporary positions such as Juno Calypso or Conny Maier. Limited capacity, please register via info@villa-schoeningen.de.
4 pm – King Kong comes from Dresden
Talk with Frida-Marie Grigull, expert on the art of the 19th-century at Grisebach, and collector and cultural journalist Clemens Bomsdorf about the spectacular discovery of the painting “Fischzug des Polyphem” by Max Pietschmann in an attic in Dresden.
Host: Sonia González
From 5 pm – Live DJ Set
End the day in a relaxed atmosphere in the garden and discuss your impressions with us. The bar of the café will be open longer.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Aimee Shirley, 2023.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Aimee Shirley, 2023.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Aimee Shirley, 2023.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Aimee Shirley, 2023.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Aimee Shirley, 2023.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Aimee Shirley, 2023.
© Villa Schöningen, Foto: Aimee Shirley, 2023.
