Fotografiska Berlin (Contemporary Museum of Photography, Art and Culture), Berlin

Fotografiska Berlin is a contemporary museum dedicated to photography, art, and culture. Part of the internationally renowned Fotografiska family that began in Stockholm, this Berlin branch opened in 2023 and blends modern exhibitions with the building’s raw, industrial heritage. The museum positions itself not only as a gallery but as a dynamic cultural hub-offering a mix of visual art, performance, design, and gastronomy under one roof.

Visitors can explore rotating exhibitions by both established and emerging artists, often tackling themes such as identity, social justice, and global transformation. The museum’s programming also includes talks, screenings, and live performances, making it an engaging space for deeper reflection and dialogue. Beyond its art offerings, Fotografiska Berlin features a café, concept store, and rooftop restaurant-inviting guests to linger, socialize, or simply enjoy the view over central Berlin.

The building that now houses Fotografiska Berlin has a storied past. Formerly known as Kunsthaus Tacheles, it was an iconic center for alternative art and counterculture after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Originally constructed as a department store in the early 20th century, the structure later served various purposes before artists occupied it in the 1990s, transforming it into a vibrant, anarchic space filled with studios, installations, and political expression. Fotografiska’s renovation of the site has preserved much of its industrial character-exposed brick, steel beams, and wide open halls-while adapting it into a refined and accessible cultural venue.