On Thursday, November 27, life drawing with a live model will once again take place in the “Traces of the Body” exhibition at Villa Schöningen.

Led by artist Katrin Seifert, the event is open to anyone interested in art, regardless of their level of experience. The exhibition provides an inspiring backdrop for your life drawings. No prior knowledge is necessary! Please bring your own drawing materials, such as sketch pads, pencils and a firm surface (A3).

Please note that the number of participants is limited. To secure your place in the nude drawing course, we recommend that you register in advance by emailing 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.

The charming, vivacious Spanish singer Carmen Jaime and Berlin jazz legends Michael Gechter (guitar) and HD Lorenz (bass) play their own arrangements of jazz, blues, and rock, with plenty of room for wonderfully melodious solos, without knowing where and when they will end.

Also featuring: Tom Sehrer on the keys.

Admission to the current exhibition “Traces of the Body” is included in the ticket price.

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

Three authors – three courses

The popular Lecker Lesen reading series is coming to Villa Schöningen for the first time, and we are delighted to welcome this special format! Three authors will present their latest books, accompanied by three exquisite courses from our kitchen.

The participants are:

Pete Heuer
“Nenn es nicht Lüge, sag Geheimnis”
Antje Niendorf
„Kampf um Anurin (3): Galdra“
Klaus Dimar
„Der Anschläger“

Moderation: Christine Anlauff

Villa Schlieffen is also open to curious visitors at the end of the year 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.

Under the slogan “Get ready for St. A!”, Agustin Strizzi presents this unique project: a playground for our creativity, where our different cultural and musical backgrounds come together to create vibrant soundscapes. Imagine a melting pot of musical influences. Each member brings their own flavor to the mix, creating a rich and ever-evolving sound that leaves you wanting more.

Agustín Strizzi is a musician and music teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with extensive experience in percussion, composition, and arrangement.

Martin Lillich is a versatile bassist who is equally at home in jazz, world music, and classical music.

Arseny Rykov, pianist and composer from Russia, sees himself as an artist with a great responsibility towards his audience: “I want to believe that music can unite people.”

Admission to the current exhibition “Traces of the Body” is included in the ticket price.

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