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On June 25, 2025, ZEIT editor-in-chief Giovanni di Lorenzo and author Florian Illies will bring Augen zu—Germany’s most successful art podcast, produced by DIE ZEIT and ZEIT ONLINE—live to the Museum Barberini. Following episodes on towering figures in art history such as Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Meret Oppenheim, Pablo Picasso, Paula Modersohn-Becker, and most recently Günther Uecker, this edition will focus on the Impressionist Camille Pissarro. A major retrospective of his work opens at the Museum Barberini in Potsdam on June 14, 2025.

Camille Pissarro is regarded as a founding figure of the Impressionist movement in France. Yet his artistic roots lie in the Caribbean and South America—origins that shaped his sensibility and his interest in everyday rural life. A committed anarchist, Pissarro infused his paintings with a quiet lyricism, marked by finely observed detail and subtle harmonies. His work reflects a spirit of openness, idealism, and a lifelong drive to experiment. His subjects range widely—from landscapes and gardens to family portraits, scenes of peasant life, and the bustling streets of Paris.

Join us for a live podcast recording that explores the life and work of this central figure of Impressionism. Before the event begins, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Pissarro’s masterpieces in the museum’s new retrospective exhibition.

Live at the Museum Barberini: „Augen zu“ with Florian Illies and Giovanni di Lorenzo on Camille Pissarro (in German)
June 25, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: €10 (Admission to the Pissarro exhibition is included with the event ticket starting at 5:00 p.m.)

Augen zu
With passion, expertise, and wit, hosts Florian Illies and Giovanni di Lorenzo guide listeners each month into the captivating world of art. Every episode spotlights a single artist, delving into their life’s twists and turns, their most compelling works, and their most curious views. By the end, even with your eyes closed, you’ll carry a head full of images.
Link to podcast: Eyes Closed – DIE ZEIT

About the Hosts
Florian Illies has been writing about art for as long as he can remember. After studying art history, he founded the magazine Monopol and later served for many years as the head of the Villa Grisebach auction house. He is the author of The Magic of Silence and 1913, and a member of the editorial board of DIE ZEIT.
Giovanni di Lorenzo is editor-in-chief of DIE ZEIT and a passionate art enthusiast.

The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro's Impressionism
The retrospective at the Museum Barberini offers a comprehensive look at Pissarro’s oeuvre, with more than 100 works on loan from 50 international collections. Lenders include the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Musée d’Orsay in Paris, Ordrupgaard in Copenhagen, the National Gallery and Tate in London, as well as the Art Institute of Chicago, Getty Museum in Los Angeles, National Gallery of Art in Washington, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.