Galerie Deschler

Marcus Deschler opened this space in 1995, right as Auguststraße was cementing itself as the spine of Berlin’s post-reunification art scene. While many galleries from that era have moved or closed, this one remains a steady presence in Mitte. The venue itself was restored and expanded in 2001, creating a layout that feels intimate rather than industrial. You enter into the main street-level hall, but the exhibitions often continue downstairs – the basement level is frequently used to show a distinct series or contrasting body of work. The program leans heavily into figurative painting and technical experimentation. It maintains strong ties to the "Neue Wilde" movement – the expressive, intense style that defined West Berlin painting in the late 70s and 80s – so you will often find large-format works by key figures like Rainer Fetting and Salomé. The curation balances these established German heavyweights with broader pop-culture choices, including photography by Sven Marquardt and occasional shows by international celebrities like Sharon Stone. It is a place where the specific history of Berlin’s painting scene overlaps with its current, more commercial appetite.