A person is sitting on a chair with her legs crossed. Next to the person is a shelf with an artificial souvenir dog on top.

Diane Arbus, Lady bartender at home with a souvenir dog, New Orleans, La. 1964 © The Estate of Diane Arbus, Collection Maja Hoffmann/LUMA Foundation

Diane Arbus: Konstellationen

Press Release

Widely regarded as one of the most original and influential artists of the 20th century, Diane Arbus’ bold black-and-white photographs demolish aesthetic conventions and upend all certainties. With Diane Arbus: Konstellationen, Gropius Bau presents the most comprehensive exhibition of her work to date. Following a highly acclaimed debut at LUMA Arles and a stop in Arbus’ hometown of New York City at the Park Avenue Armory, the show will be on view in Berlin from 16 October 2025.

Press Images

A selection of press images is available for media coverage of Diane Arbus: Konstellationen. Please contact presse@gropiusbau.de to request the login data to download high res press images.

The images can be downloaded and used free of charge under the following conditions:

  • Publisher agrees that reproduction of the photograph shall be accompanied by the appropriate caption and credit information.
  • The copyright credit © The Estate of Diane Arbus must be included with each image.
  • Image is licensed for one-time use, for publicity purposes only in connection with the exhibition Diane Arbus: Konstellationen at Gropius Bau, Berlin, on view 16 October 2025 through 18 January 2026.
  • Publisher agrees that the photograph will not be cropped, bled, guttered, overprinted or altered in any manner.
  • Publisher acknowledges that no cover, advertising, promotional or additional rights are granted.
  • Publisher acknowledges that no social media usage for the image is granted. After the approved reproduction is made, publisher agrees to delete this digital image and all copies that may have been produced.
  • Publisher agrees that online reproductions shall be limited to 72 dpi.
  • TV reproductions must be approved by the Estate of Diane Arbus.
  • The portrait of the artist has been approved by the Arbus Estate. The use of alternative portraits must be approved by the Arbus Estate.

Please send two copies of the publication in which the photograph appears to the following address:

Gropius Bau
Birgit Schapow / Press Office
Niederkirchnerstraße 7
10963 Berlin
presse@gropiusbau.de

A person is sitting on a chair with her legs crossed. Next to the person is a shelf with an artificial souvenir dog on top.

Diane Arbus, Lady bartender at home with a souvenir dog, New Orleans, La. 1964

© The Estate of Diane Arbus, Collection Maja Hoffmann/LUMA Foundation

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Close-up of a crying toddler.

Diane Arbus, A child crying, N.J. 1967

© The Estate of Diane Arbus, Collection Maja Hoffmann/LUMA Foundation

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Three female-presenting individuals are seated on a bed. They are triplets, wearing identical clothing and the same hairstyle.

Diane Arbus, Triplets in their bedroom, N.J. 1963

© The Estate of Diane Arbus, Collection Maja Hoffmann/LUMA Foundation

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Four people stand in a green field, wearing homemade costumes. Their faces are covered with masks.

Diane Arbus, Untitled (4) 1970-71

© The Estate of Diane Arbus, Collection Maja Hoffmann/LUMA Foundation

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In the corner of a simply furnished living room stands a ceiling-high Christmas tree, richly adorned. Beneath it lie numerous presents.

Diane Arbus, Xmas tree in a living room in Levittown, L.I. 1962

© The Estate of Diane Arbus, Collection Maja Hoffmann/LUMA Foundation

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Two male-presenting individuals stand side by side, their torsos exposed. Both wear makeup on their eyebrows, eyes, and lips. They are smiling.

Diane Arbus, Two female impersonators backstage, N.Y.C. 1962

© The Estate of Diane Arbus, Collection Maja Hoffmann/LUMA Foundation

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A female-presenting person in elegant clothes stands on the street, lost in thought, staring into space. They are carrying several large envelopes and a handbag.

Diane Arbus, Woman on the street with parcels, N.Y.C. 1957

© The Estate of Diane Arbus, Collection Maja Hoffmann/LUMA Foundation

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Diane Arbus takes a self-portrait in front of a mirror.

Diane Arbus, Self-portrait with 35mm Contax D camera, 1959. From contact sheet, roll 614 #34

© The Estate of Diane Arbus, Image courtesy Diane Arbus Archive, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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