Works & Biography

The exhibition is dedicated to the now almost forgotten Jewish architect Helmuth Wolff (1895–1940) and explores his architectural work in Munich, with a particular focus on his buildings in Bogenhausen and his life story. The exhibition centers on the residential complexes he designed in Bogenhausen in the late 1920s.
Wolff’s architecture bridges Modernism, Art Deco, and Munich’s architectural tradition, characterized by functional floor plans, clearly evident practicality, and a commitment to enhancing modern living conditions with light, air, and green spaces. His buildings in Bogenhausen have been preserved to this day and shape the cityscape.

Helmuth Wolff was born in Berlin in 1895 and studied at the technical universities in Charlottenburg and Munich. He lived and worked in Munich from 1919 onward, becoming a self-employed architect in 1924. In addition to his residential buildings, he also worked on interior design and, at times, on projects in the film and cinema industry. After the National Socialists came to power, Wolff emigrated to the Netherlands in 1933 together with his wife, Annemie Wolff. In exile in Amsterdam, the couple founded a photography studio and experimented with color and 35mm photography. In 1940, following the occupation of the Netherlands by Nazi Germany, Helmuth Wolff took his own life. Building on a research seminar, the exhibition traces Wolff’s architectural legacy in Bogenhausen and presents a selection of the projects he realized there. On display are plans, models, and photographs, supplemented by biographical materials that contextualize Wolff’s work within the narrative of his life story.

Opening: May 7, 2026, 5:30 p.m.