The heart of art history beats in Basel: The Kunstmuseum Basel opens up a masterful journey from the 15th century to the present day.
The Kunstmuseum Basel, known as the oldest public art collection in the world, offers visitors an impressive wealth of works - and a historical statement at the same time. The city of Basel acquired the Amerbach Cabinet back in 1661, laying the foundations for a collection that would develop over the centuries.
Art from Hans Holbein the Younger to Cézanne and Andy Warhol is presented in the main building, the new building and the contemporary section - not as a museum relic, but as a living voice of art. The collection shines with great breadth: masterpieces of classical modernism, iconic paintings and exciting presentations of contemporary art intertwine to form a broad panorama.
Kunstmuseum Basel | New building © Mark Niedermann
The architecture of the building interweaves with this diversity: neoclassical elements meet modern extensions, so that the museum not only houses art, but is itself an expression of art and architectural history. Anyone wandering through the rooms will sense the dialog between time and space, craftsmanship and avant-garde - and will be captured by the stillness and intensity of old masters as well as the brilliance of modern positions.
