Possibilities of an Island

Renoir and Schiele Confront the Masters of Surrealism in an Audacious Presentation at the Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg. Through 150 works—paintings, sculptures, and drawings—this exhibition traces the rise of fantastic art, from the Romantic period to the dreamlike visions of the 20th century. Drawing on the legacy of Otto Gerstenberg and Dieter Scharf, the exhibition highlights the persistence of the strange and the marvelous in European creation. This fascinating intergenerational dialogue offers a novel reading of art history, prioritizing dream and irrationality over pure realism. A rare opportunity to grasp the continuity of human obsessions across the ages. The Berlin galleries will host this event from December 29, 2025 to May 12, 2026.