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Artist Maurizio Cattelan Challenges Male Power in Berlin

Artist Maurizio Cattelan presents a new exhibition in Berlin. He examines male power and symbols through a queer perspective.

RainbowNews EditorialSeptember 10, 2026 — Duitsland3 min read
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Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan is known for provocative art. Now he opens a new exhibition in Berlin. The exhibition is called 'Night'. It is displayed at the Neue Nationalgalerie.

Cattelan questions male power in his work. He uses familiar symbols of male authority. He lets these symbols fall literally and figuratively. That is a powerful message today.

The exhibition also offers a queer perspective on the world. Queer art challenges traditional norms and roles. Cattelan does this in a clever and visual way. Visitors are challenged to see power differently.

Male authority has played a major role for centuries. This is also true in the art world. Cattelan shows that this authority is not inevitable. His work invites reflection on gender and power.

This is an important topic for the LGBTQ+ community. Queer people experience consequences of power structures daily. Art can help make these structures visible. Cattelan succeeds well with this exhibition.

The Neue Nationalgalerie is a famous Berlin museum. It regularly shows boundary-pushing artworks. The choice of Cattelan fits this reputation well. Berlin is known as an open and diverse city.

The exhibition 'Night' is highly recommended for everyone. Especially for those interested in queer art and culture. Cattelan shows that art is a powerful tool. It can change traditional ideas about gender and power.

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