The Haus der Kunst in Munich, located directly on Prinzregentenstraße on the southern edge of the English Garden, is an outstanding center for modern and contemporary art - without having its own collection.
Built between 1933 and 1937 in monumental neoclassicism according to plans by Paul Ludwig Troost, it originally served as the "House of German Art" during the Nazi era. Since the end of the Second World War, the building has constantly reinvented itself: from an officers' mess for the American occupying forces, to a sales and exchange venue for modern art, to a lively exhibition venue with changing focus programs.
Today, Haus der Kunst presents around ten ambitious main exhibitions every year, supplemented by temporary exhibitions, film and performance events and multimedia formats. The museum is currently focusing on research into digital change in art and is looking for new ways to communicate art in a sensual, body-related way in dialog with its audience.
The architecture impresses with its monumental porticoed façade with 21 columns, the mighty central hall and the classically austere room layout - a striking example of neoclassical architecture. Inside, historical elements have been restored: the north gallery, the decorative murals in the "Golden Bar" and the light-flooded central hall still convey their original impressive effect today.
With its central location opposite the Eisbach and the English Garden, the associated Goldene Bar café and an attractive program of events and workshops, the Haus der Kunst is a lively and open place for visitors of all ages. Anyone interested in architecture, art history and contemporary issues - especially the role of art in digital times - will find this a sophisticated and inspiring destination.
www.hausderkunst.de
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