The Volkswagen Group is pleased to support the concert series called “Sound in the Garden”. These events will take place in the Sculpture Garden of the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin. The series will run until September 2023 and includes four free concerts. This program extends the Volkswagen Group ART4ALL visitor program, which provides free access to exhibitions at Neue Nationalgalerie.
Yesterday, MARYAM.fyi, a German-Iranian musician, performed the first concert of the series. She presented her music, which is influenced by indie pop elements.
“Sound in the Garden” is part of the Volkswagen Group ART4ALL visitor program, developed in collaboration with Volkswagen and Nationalgalerie – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. This program aims to make culture and the arts accessible to a large audience. Every Thursday between 4 and 8 p.m., visitors can enjoy free access to Neue Nationalgalerie’s exhibitions and collections.
This year’s edition of “Sound in the Garden” marks the return of this concert series. In 2022, museum director Klaus Biesenbach launched the live program, inspired by the “Jazz in the Garden” concerts held at Neue Nationalgalerie in the 1970s and 1980s. The current program is supported by Volkswagen Group Fellow Jorgina Stamogianni.
Klaus Biesenbach, Director of the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, said, “With ‘Summer in the Garden,’ I would like to continue to create an inspiring concert culture in the sculpture gardens of the Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin and the Museum of Modern Art. The wonderful atmosphere at the opening event last night confirmed our purpose. With Volkswagen as our partner, we can offer free admission to this program, in line with the motto ‘Culture for All’.”
Benita von Maltzahn, Director Global Cultural Engagement at Volkswagen Group, said, “The Berlin home of Neue Nationalgalerie is a truly unique museum location. Since its reopening, it has become even more fascinating to explore the architecture and exhibitions. Through our partnership with Nationalgalerie – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, we are committed to enabling the widest possible audience to engage with culture and the arts. Supporting the concerts in the Sculpture Garden allows guests to enjoy music and visit the museum for free as part of the Volkswagen Group ART4ALL program. We want even more people to feel welcome to experience modern art along with new sounds.”
The Volkswagen Group has a long-standing partnership with Nationalgalerie – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, highlighting its commitment to being a trusted partner in cultural projects and institutions. Through this partnership, Volkswagen helps its partners reach a large audience with creative works and promotes the ideas and perspectives of a wide range of artists. Bringing art and people together fosters an open-minded and far-reaching exchange of views, which is crucial for meaningful discussions and mutual understanding in our society.
For more information about “Sound in the Garden” and specific concert details, please visit: https://www.smb.museum/en/events/event-series/sound-in-the-garden-2023/