It’s no secret that Germany loves dachshunds.
Initially bred some time around the late 17th century for hunting badgers, the sausage dogs have since been adopted across the world; beloved for their charismatically long bodies, stumpy little legs and sweet, docile nature.
This has also made them a frequent source of inspiration for artists including David Hockney and Andy Warhol, whose dachshund companions became a catalyst for creativity throughout their careers.
The Kunsthalle Bremen explores this in what is the first ever exhibition to be entirely dedicated to the breed, featuring roughly 120 objects and works of art by everyone from Pablo Picasso to Otto Dix.
The space has also been specially designed for its muses, welcoming dachshunds (and other small doggy visitors) with scented surroundings and a dedicated lounge.
As the physician Hippocrates once wrote, “Life is short, and art long”.
‘The Dachshund: An Icon off the Leash’ is open until the 28 March 2027 at the Kunsthalle Bremen.