Enjoy another jazz evening in the salon on Friday, January 30, at 7.30 pm at the Villa.

Nicolas Schulze is one of Potsdam’s most notable pianists, composers, and multi-instrumentalists. He and Tom Sehrer have developed a duo program over the past few years, which they will perform together.

As usual, admission begins at 6 pm, and the ticket price includes admission to the current exhibition “Traces of the Body”, which you can visit before the concert begins.

Our café invites you to enjoy hot soup, a glass of wine, and the perfect atmosphere for a jazz concert.

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.

On February 6, 2026, Villa Schöningen, located directly on Glienicker Bridge, will host a reading to mark the 40th anniversary of the last East-West agent exchange.

Harry Kühn and Katja Steuer from the reading ensemble will read for around 60 minutes from works that recount the events
of February 11, 1986, and explain the historical background surrounding the exchange.
The reading will be supplemented by visual material from the BSTU collection.

On February 9 at 2 pm, Villa Schöningen invites you to an exclusive curator’s tour of the current exhibition Traces of the Body. Curator Pola van den Hövel will provide in-depth insights into the exhibition and its central themes of the body, transience, and memory.

The focus is on paintings by American artist Kylie Manning, which are being shown comprehensively in Germany for the first time. Her works move between figuration and abstraction and understand the body not as a fixed form, but as a trace, movement, and fleeting presence. In dialogue with selected art-historical positions, the exhibition opens up a space for reflection on questions of visibility, power, gender, and temporality.

The tour offers an opportunity to reflect together on the ephemeral—and on what remains when bodies appear not as images but as processes.

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.