Guten Tag to Berlin, the city of art, history and culture, Fashion bloggers’ paradise and a centre to some of the heritage sites in Germany. If you are an art lover or just wondering about contemporary art, you, for sure, should visit Sammlung Boros or the Boros Collection.
1. Tour of the Sammlung Boros and its website
Contemporary art collection in the former bunker during the Second World War is the private Sammlung Boros. Originally a theater, this art space was turn into a gallery by some of the most respected architects who designed this place to be an exhibition of inspiring pieces from all forms of art.
1.1 Suzane Buly’s Journey: A Survey of the Collection
The Boros Collection was set up in 2008, by Christian Boros, a passionate art collector and his wife, Karen Boros. Appreciatively, their collection includes national and International artists, with the Collection comprising of the art of contemporary art after the 1990s.
2. Exploring the Boros Bunker
The actual bunker is also architectural art on its own and the artworks installed are enhanced by the bunker environment. The spectacular manners in which the exhibits are taken through the various floors are a unique entertaining process.
2.1 The Bunker’s Historical Significance
The structure of the bunker was constructed during the period of Second World War as air raid shelter and later used as prison and warehouse. Due to its history it brings even more in mysterious in art galleries which are located inside of it.
2.2 Collection Prominence
Contemporary art in the form of installations, sculptures, paintings and many others form part of what Boros Collection consists of. The artists who have their work exhibited in this collection include Ai Weiwei, Olafur Eliasson, Elizabeth Peyton, Wolfgang Tillmans and other artists.
3. Visiting the Boros Collection
Visiting the Sammlung Boros is only possible by prior appointment for a guided tour by the collection’s curators. The exhibitive tours are also conducted in groups that are small to ensure that the guide is able to effectively focus in the tenants of the artworks. Due to the fact that the collection is personally owned, the only way people can ever be allowed to get a glimpse of this outstanding art gallery is through arranging for a guided tour.
3.1 Booking a Tour
It is highly recommended that you make your tour booking in advance as many people choose this way of travelling. You can often book your place directly on the website of the Sammlung Boros and get more information there. Just ensure that you confirm their working times, and any special requirement before setting your appointment with them.
3.2 Tips for a Memorable Visit
It is recommended to come necessarily in 5 minutes before the start to report all the necessary details and avoid possible problems during registration.
Expect to have to take your shoes off before you go into specific parts of the exhibition.
Unfortunately, no photographs are permitted within the confines of this gigantic bunker Thus, sample the art with your own two eyes and enjoy!
Pose queries and chat with the instructors to get better understanding – significance and meaning behind such masterpieces.
4. Conclusion
The visit to the Sammlung Boros is a unique art experience for everyone and a special cultural outing for art lovers/ tourists in Berlin. Speaking of the historical context of this collection, following the choice of art pieces up to the design of this corridor, it was truly inspiring to get a glimpse of the contemporary art world.
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