Heinz Berggruen left Germany for the United States in 1936, with only 10 marks and his Jewish identity concealed. He later became a renowned art dealer with a remarkable collection of modern art. The Nazis' cultural repression is highlighted in the National Gallery of Australia's exhibition 'Cezanne to Giacometti', which features works by artists the regime labeled as 'degenerate'. Berggruen's personal connection to art began with a Paul Klee drawing, reflecting his own story and embodying resilience against tyranny.
Berggruen's remarkable journey from a persecuted journalist in Nazi Germany to a celebrated art dealer showcases the resilience of creativity against oppressive regimes.
The exhibition reveals an unseen narrative, juxtaposing the Nazi's cultural repression with Berggruen's profound collection of modern art, including works by artists they condemned.
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