With the Block Collection, the Grand Elysée Hamburg is home to a true art museum of the north: the collection of the hotel founder Eugen Block and his deceased wife Christa Block comprises more than 1,250 works of figurative art from northern Germany, which hotel guests and art lovers can experience in the hotel corridors, foyers, event rooms, suites and in our restaurants.
In addition, contemporary figurative painting from northern Germany is presented in changing exhibitions in our renowned and traditional gallery in the Elysée, which was founded 40 years ago by Christa Block and managed by her throughout her life. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
The Block Collection, with over 1,250 works of art, is one of the most important private collections of figurative art in northern Germany.
In our Elysée gallery, contemporary figurative painting from northern Germany has been exhibited and promoted in a changing programme of exhibitions since 1985.