Unicorn: The Mythical Beast in Art

The unicorn has stimulated the imagination like no other animal. It has been documented in many cultures for centuries. Its fascination continues to this day.

– Ein Wirkteppich (Ausschnitt) aus dem 15. Jahrhundert. Der 5,5 Meter lange Teppich soll als Leihgabe ein Teil der Einhorn-Ausstellung im Museum Barberini werden.

The mythical animal is a multi-layered symbol that emanates an associative energy. Traces of the unicorn can be found in Christian and non-European art, in science and medicine and in a wide range of symbolism. An examination of the iconography of the unicorn invites reflection on fantasy, world knowledge, ambivalences and projections.

‘Unicorn: The mythical creature in art’ at the Museum Barberini in Potsdam

The exhibition Unicorn. The mythical creature in art presents over 100 works from international lenders, including the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, the Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, as well as numerous other collections, primarily from Germany and France.

Runtime: Sat, 25/10/2025 to Sun, 01/02/2026

Highlight: Diese Schau ist eine der Top-Ausstellungen 2025 in Berlin und Brandenburg. 

Takes place here:

• Museum Barberini