Brunch & The Scharf Collection: Goya – Monet – Cézanne – Bonnard – Grosse

Join us for a cozy brunch and art morning - a mix of conversation, and discovery.

We’ll start the day together with a relaxed brunch nearby, followed by a visit to one of the season’s most anticipated exhibitions: The Scharf Collection at the Alte Nationalgalerie, where French masters meet contemporary abstraction.

The exhibition brings together around 150 works - from Goya and French Realism to Impressionism and Cubism, leading up to contemporary painting. Expect masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Bonnard, Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse, Picasso, Sam Francis, Daniel Richter, and Katharina Grosse.
A special highlight: a rare selection from Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s complete graphic oeuvre, offering a glimpse into Parisian nightlife and the birth of modern poster art.

🖼️ About the Exhibition
The Scharf Collection is a private collection passed through four generations, continues the legacy of Berlin collector Otto Gerstenberg, whose holdings once spanned from Goya to Degas and Lautrec.
Despite wartime losses, his daughter Margarethe Scharf saved much of the collection and passed it on. Later, Walther and Eve Scharf, together with their son René, expanded its French focus with works by Monet, Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, and Picasso.
Today, René and Christiane Scharf carry this tradition forward with contemporary artists like Sam Francis, Daniel Richter, and Katharina Grosse - bridging past and present through color and form.

📋 Agenda

🥐 Brunch: We’ll begin with a cozy brunch nearby - a chance to meet, chat, and connect before diving into the art.
🎨 Art Visit: Afterwards, we’ll head to the Alte Nationalgalerie for a guided visit through the Scharf Collection, exploring the evolution from French Realism to Impressionism and beyond.
☕ Post-visit coffee: Optional stop nearby to share impressions and favorites.

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, 8 November · 11:30
📍 Location: Brunch place to be annonced
💶 Participation fee: 15 EUR + Museum ticket required (please purchase individually)
📌 RSVP required – limited spots available

✅ Event Info & FAQ

Schedule — How long will it last?
We meet at 11:25, start brunch at 11:30, and then head to the Alte Nationalgalerie.
The full experience (brunch + exhibition) will run until around 15:00.

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Payment — When do I pay?

Due to high demand, only advance payment confirms your spot.
• If you signed up before 3.11:
Please complete payment by 5.11 at 15:00.
If payment isn’t received by then, your spot will open to the waiting list.
• If you sign up on or after 4.11:
Please pay immediately after signing up.
Signing up without payment does not guarantee a place.

I’ll send the payment link in a private message.

If you can’t join anymore, please update your status to “not going”, so someone on the waiting list can take the spot.

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Museum Ticket — Do I need to buy it in advance?

Yes, please!
Everyone should purchase their museum ticket ahead of time so we don’t lose time at the entrance.
There is no time slot on the tickets, but planning ahead helps us start together without waiting.

🥐 Can I come only for brunch or only for the museum?
No, the event is a full programme (brunch + exhibition).
It’s designed as one shared experience, so partial attendance isn’t possible.

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❗ What if I show up without signing up or without payment?
Unfortunately, a spot can’t be guaranteed.
Only paid reservations are confirmed.

✨ The visit is curated and guided by Yuliya, founder of the Berlin Ladies’ Art & Culture Club - a growing community of over 2000+ women passionate about art, culture, and meaningful connection.

With a background bridging hospitality, real estate, and creative studies, Yuliya has lived in Ukraine, France, China, and now Berlin. Over the years, she has deepened her passion for art through studies and experiences - from the Louvre School in Paris to the University of the Arts London, from workshops at the Universität der Künste in Berlin to curatorial programs during the Venice Biennale.

Today, she curates experiences that blend art history, conversation, and exploration - always with the goal of making culture feel alive, shared, and inspiring.