Between Us: History. The Niederkirchner Family – A Contradictory Legacy

Käte Niederkirchner (1909–1944) was widely regarded as an icon of anti-fascist resistance in the GDR, with many public spaces and collectives named in her honor. Today, her legacy persists through street names in the Mitte and Pankow districts and a commemorative plaque at her former home on Pappelallee. This exhibition at Museum Pankow explores the complex and often contradictory history of the Niederkirchner family. It provides an insightful look into how historical figures are memorialized and the shifting perceptions of resistance over decades. Visitors are invited to critically examine the family's role and the broader historical narrative of the era.