Villa Schlieffen is also open to curious visitors in February and can be explored as part of a free guided tour. After the Soviet army withdrew in 1994, the villa was abandoned until 2023. What remains are testimonies from times gone by. Currently, the impressive video installation “Sanctus” by Barbara Hammer from the Döpfner Collection is also on display.

Please register for a free tour at info@villa-schoeningen.de and learn about the fascinating past of this place.

TIDE stands for constant movement, for coming and going, like the tides that never stand still. With a playful approach, the trio creates an intimate and captivating evening of shared improvisation.

Doors open at 6 pm. The ticket includes access to the current exhibition “Traces of the Body”, which can be visited before the concert. Our café will be open, offering warming soup, good wine, and a uniquely atmospheric setting for a jazz evening.

With “Traces of the Body”, Villa Schöningen presents the first solo exhibition in Germany by the US-American artist Kylie Manning. Her large-scale paintings move between figuration and abstraction and enter into dialogue with art-historical positions such as Marina Abramović, Anselm Kiefer, and others. Together, they open new perspectives on visibility, memory, and the representation of the human body.

On February, 26th, figure drawing with a live model will once again take place in the exhibition “Traces of the Body” at Villa Schöningen.

Under the guidance of artist Katrin Seifert, this opportunity is open to all art enthusiasts, regardless of your level of experience. The exhibition provides an inspiring backdrop for your figure drawings. No previous knowledge is required! Please bring your own drawing materials, such as sketch pads, pencils, and a sturdy surface (A3).

Please note that the number of participants is limited. To secure your spot in the figure drawing class, we recommend registering in advance by email at info@katrinseifert-art.de.

City guide Kerstin Zarbock will give a comprehensive tour on the history of Villa Schöningen, which played a key role in German-German history. Located directly on the former inner-German border, the villa was the scene of significant events, particularly in the context of the spy exchanges at Glienicke Bridge.

The tour focuses on the significance of the house during the GDR era and sheds light on how this place became a symbol of the Cold War.

At the Pedales Jazz Session, different musicians come together to present selected pieces and set musical accents together. In a cosy café atmosphere, a varied jazz evening emerges, offering space for spontaneous encounters, new timbres and concentrated listening. An open format that focuses on diversity, exchange and the joy of making music together.

Admission is from 6 pm The ticket price includes admission to the current exhibition ‘Traces of the Body’, which can be viewed before the concert. Our café accompanies the evening with warming soup, good wine and a special atmosphere.

This newly formed piano trio has set itself the goal of exploring the rich space between Brazilian music and experimental improvisation. Although Brazilian music is often viewed in Europe with a connotation of ‘smoothness,’ there is a deeper, more diverse tradition that draws on a wide range of regional styles and soundscapes. Inspired by innovative Brazilian composers, particularly Egberto Gismonti, both in their own compositions and in complex reinterpretations of existing pieces, the trio strives for a fluid transition between samba, free improvisation, through-composed sections and beyond.

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Admission is from 6 pm The ticket price includes admission to the current exhibition ‘Traces of the Body’, which can be viewed before the concert. Our café will accompany the evening with warming soup, fine wine and a special atmosphere.

Three authors, three courses:

For the third time, the popular Lecker Lesen (Delicious Reading) reading series is coming to Villa Schöningen. This unique event combines literature and cuisine: three authors will read from their latest works while guests enjoy a three-course meal.

The focus is on texts that address social conditions, relationships, and biographical breaks in very different ways. Sometimes political, sometimes personal, and sometimes literary. Between readings, there is time for conversation, exchange, and enjoyment.

Reading this evening:
Karsten Krampitz from Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Hoffnung (Edition Nautilus) and Judith Kessler from Kann denn Liebe Sünde sein? (Nicolai Verlag), and Uwe Stroner from Die beknaufte Tür (Tredition). Torsten Seifert will moderate the event.

Torsten Seifert will moderate the event.

This is an evening for anyone who enjoys literature, discussion, and good food.