BERLIN.- A powerful exhibition exploring the dark legacy of Nazi art purging has struck a chord with the public. "Targeted! Lovis Corinth, the National Gallery and the ‘Degenerate Art’ Action" at the Alte Nationalgalerie has already drawn over 100,000 visitors, prompting the museum to extend its run significantly.

Due to the overwhelming public interest, the exhibition will now remain open for nearly three extra months, closing on January 25, 2026.

The show delves into the fate of works by the influential painter Lovis Corinth and his wife, Charlotte Berend-Corinth, within the National Gallery's collection, marking the centenary of Corinth's death. It focuses critically on the diverse histories—or provenances—of the paintings, particularly those targeted by the Nazis’ infamous "Degenerate Art" action.

“We are delighted by the tremendous response the exhibition has received from our visitors,” said Anette Hüsch, Director of the Alte Nationalgalerie. “This shows how deeply the themes of art, loss, and remembrance still resonate and encourage reflection."

Hüsch emphasized that the positive feedback validates the museum's commitment to examining its own difficult collection history. "With the extension, we hope to give even more people the opportunity to engage with this important chapter,” she added.

The exhibition carefully reconstructs the damage inflicted by the Nazi regime, displaying the National Gallery’s surviving works alongside reproductions of paintings that were seized or transferred to other museums during the purges.

This special presentation is a collaborative effort between the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Museum of Prints and Drawings (Kupferstichkabinett), and the Central Archive of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.

A comprehensive, bilingual booklet accompanying the exhibition is set for release in October 2025, offering detailed texts on the featured artworks and historical context for visitors and researchers alike.

The exhibition is on view at the Alte Nationalgalerie on Museum Island, Berlin, and is now extended through January 25, 2026.