Name: Lunch Break at the Museum: Käthe Kollwitz in Self-Portrait with Curator Dr. Lars Berg
Start: 2026-07-01T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-01T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Städtisches Museum Braunschweig

Käthe Kollwitz in Self-Portrait: a focused art break in Braunschweig

The "Lunch Break at the Museum" at the Municipal Museum of Braunschweig on July 1, 2026, leads to a key work of modernity: Käthe Kollwitz’s etched self-portrait from 1921. Curator Dr. Lars Berg offers a precise insight into a work that combines introspection, social empathy, and the power of printmaking during the brief tour. The event takes place at 12:30 PM; tour, coffee, and cake are included in the admission price. ([museum.de](https://www.museum.de/event/mittagspause-im-museum-kaethe-kollwitz-im-selbstportraet-mit-kurator-dr-lars-berg))

A Work that Shows Stance

Käthe Kollwitz is considered one of the most significant female artists of the 20th century. Her art revolves around poverty, exploitation, war, and human dignity; at the same time, the self-portrait is one of her strongest forms of expression. The Braunschweig format draws attention to the condensation of line, surface, and psychological presence in the 1921 etching. ([museum.de](https://www.museum.de/event/mittagspause-im-museum-kaethe-kollwitz-im-selbstportraet-mit-kurator-dr-lars-berg))

Curatorial Perspective and Art History

The tour connects artwork analysis with art historical context. Kollwitz developed a distinctive visual language in drawing, graphics, and sculpture that is regarded in Germany and internationally as a benchmark for socially engaged art. The self-portrait offers a close access to her artistic self-examination and her position between expression, realism, and modern printmaking. ([kollwitz.de](https://www.kollwitz.de/en/biography?utm_source=openai))

The Museum as a Place of Aesthetic Experience

The Municipal Museum of Braunschweig is one of the most important municipal museums in the region, showcasing extensive collections on Braunschweig's art and cultural history across two buildings. Visitors can find exhibitions, tours, and educational offerings; the house at Löwenwall is located at Steintorwall 14 in 38100 Braunschweig and is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/politik_verwaltung/fb_institutionen/fachbereiche_referate/ref0413/index.php?utm_source=openai))

Lunch Break with Added Value

The format lasts only about 20 minutes and is ideal for a focused art break in daily life. Afterwards, the museum invites guests for drinks and cake in the cafeteria. This creates a consciously small but intense art experience that elegantly combines research, mediation, and enjoyment. ([museum.de](https://www.museum.de/event/mittagspause-im-museum-kaethe-kollwitz-im-selbstportraet-mit-kurator-dr-lars-berg))

Conclusion

Those who want to understand Käthe Kollwitz will find here an ideal entry point: close to the original, expertly guided, and atmospherically rich. This exhibition tour combines education, artwork analysis, and aesthetic experience in a small space with a great effect. A visit is definitely worthwhile live in Braunschweig. ([museum.de](https://www.museum.de/event/mittagspause-im-museum-kaethe-kollwitz-im-selbstportraet-mit-kurator-dr-lars-berg))