Perhaps you have already noticed a sculpture or two. You are standing at the Skulpturengarten im AVK. This unique space blends art and nature seamlessly.
The Skulpturengarten im AVK is part of the art collection at the Auguste-Viktoria-Krankenhaus. The hospital is in Berlin-Schöneberg. It sits between Rubensstraße and Grazer Damm. The hospital got its name from German Empress Auguste-Viktoria. It was established in 1906 and is part of the Berlin Vivantes Group.
In 1980, the Berlin Senate bought several works for a sculpture garden. These were displayed at the Messegelände Berlin. Some of these sculptures and loans from artists and galleries form the Skulpturengarten im AVK’s collection. It opened in 1999. The garden is accessible to the public.
Look around you. The Skulpturengarten im AVK features works by various artists. Günter Anlauf’s “Thüster Nautiliden” from 1979 and 1980 stands here. Ulrich Bauss created “Drei Betonskulpturen” in 1972. These are titled “Wir sind ein Kapitel”, “Wir liegen hier” and “Wir stehen hier”. Karlheinz Biederbick’s “Arbeiter mit Presslufthammer” from 1972 is also present.
Notice Silvia Klara Breitwieser’s “Steinwindel” from 1980 that was reinstalled in 1999. Klaus Duschat’s “Eisentirade” dates back to 1982. Johannes Grützke’s “Lachender Kopf” was created in 1998. Richard Heß’s “Schreiender” from 1975 and “La Sella” from 1982 add to the collection.
Silvia Kluge’s “Emmi eins” from 1981 is displayed. Rainer Kriester’s “Meditationsraum” dates to 1976. Gerald Matzner’s “Taschenpyramide” from 1980 and 1981 and “Menschen und Gepäck” from 1988 and 2002 are here. John McCarthy’s “Tutola” from 1986 is another piece to observe.
Peter Lindenberg’s “Regen Feld” was added in 2004. Rudi Pabel’s “Rotation” is from 1979. Rüdiger Preisler’s “Paar I” from 1987 and “Paar” from 1996, 1997 and 1998 are also featured. Gloria Priotti’s “Endspiel” dates to 1980. Gustav Reinhardt’s “Serenity” is from 1986.
Erich Fritz Reuter’s “Das Mädchen von Yucatan” was created in 1964. Emanuel Scharfenberg’s “Elefantenbaum” is from 1981. Joachim Schmettau’s “Vier Jahreszeiten” dates to 1981. Hartmut Stielow’s “Waage” is from 1984. Rolf Szymanski’s “Zwei Figuren in größer Höhe” and “Die Frauen von Messina” date to 1969 and 1971. David Lee Thompson’s “International Harvester” is also part of the display. Peter Tiefensee’s work from 1981 is untitled. Erich Wiesner’s “MiXmAL” from 1981 and Pomona Zipser’s “Auf hoher See” from 1990 complete the outdoor collection.
The Skulpturengarten AVK provides a calming space for reflection. The park has old trees. It also features winding paths, rose and perennial gardens, lawns and a playground. The Skulpturengarten im AVK is open around the clock. Admission is free. Take your time to appreciate the art and nature. Each sculpture tells its own story.