Pace and Galerie Judin to Open New Gallery in Berlin Gas Station

This spring, Berlin’s art scene is set to receive a unique addition with a new gallery space in Schöneberg, launched by Pace Gallery and Galerie Judin. Staged in a restored 1950s gas station, the space will become a new home to galleries, offices, a café and a bookshop run by the publishing group Die Zeit.

Opening on May 1, the new space will kick off Gallery Weekend Berlin with a group exhibition jointly presented by the two galleries. The inaugural show will mark the beginning of a year-round rotation between the two galleries, with Pace hosting two shows annually and Galerie Judin helming three.

Originally built in 1954 as part of the postwar reconstruction in West Berlin, the gas station had become abandoned in 1986 and remained so until it caught the attention of Galerie Judin founder Juerg Judin, who saw potential for a rather unconventional home. In 2005, Judin purchased the building which, with the help of architect Thomas Brakel, underwent a massive renovation while preserving the structure’s modernist essence. After serving as a homestead, the space housed a museum dedicated to German artist George Grosz from 2022 to 2024.

Amidst the shifting tides of contemporary art, galleries have played an increasingly pivotal role in the city’s creative ecosystem. With eight locations around the globe, Pace established its Berlin office in 2023 under the direction of senior director Laura Attanasio, marking the first mega-gallery to plant roots in the German capital.

“Pace has a deep commitment to Berlin and its thriving creative community, and we feel so honored to bring our artists’ work to this very special building in the city. We look forward to strengthening our connection to Berlin, its people, and its artists with our programming at this historic site,” Attanasio expressed in a recent press statement.

Check out Pace’s website for more information about the opening show.