In 1937 Max Beckmann was removed from his teaching post at Frankfurt School of Art and 500 of his works were stolen by the Nazi state. Labelled as a "degenerate" Beckmann fled Germany to escape the cultural repression and expressionistic void of the NS state. In poverty and exile in Amsterdam Beckmann managed to produce what are undoubtably his defining works. In this ten year period he produced one third of his lifes work.
Starting on the 14th of September, a major exhibition showcasing this period in Max Beckmanns work will take place at the Pinakothek Der Moderne. If you were at the gallery recently you would have found that whole sections have been sealed off in preparation for this exhibition - so be prepared for a large exhibition. Normally the entry fee is €1 on a Sunday and €9 any other day, and as such Sundays are always very busy. With the popularity of Beckmann here in Germany and abroad I can guarantee you that Sundays are going to be horribly crowded, I was there on Sunday and the "Humanism in China" exhibition was like a cattle mart. So if you have never paid the full €9 price before, now would be a great opportunity to do so and avoid the crowds.
