Artworks Feature: ‘Rebuilding the Island’
A feature on the rebuilding of Berlin's Museum Island. Since German reunification, plans to reconstruct the ruined or demolished buildings on Museum Island have been much discussed. Finally, the Neues Museum reopened, 70 years after it was closed. It once again displays its ancient collection; most notably the famous bust of Nefertiti. Interestingly, though, the building has been brought back to life in a way that recognises its tumultuous history. In Berlin Albert Ehrnrooth speaks with Alexander Schwartz, the design director for David Chipperfield architects, the British firm responsible for the reconstruction of the museums and galleries on Berlin's Museum Island.
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