Lenbachhaus

The Municipal Gallery in Lenbachhaus and Kunstbau Munich is a renowned art museum located in the historic villa of the painter prince Franz von Lenbach in Munich's Maxvorstadt. Founded in 1929, during the Weimar Republic, the museum has developed into an internationally significant cultural center.

The Lenbachhaus houses the world's largest collection of works by the artist group The Blue Rider, featuring outstanding works by Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Gabriele Münter, August Macke, and Paul Klee. In addition to this collection, the museum also includes extensive holdings of Munich painting from the 19th century, Art Nouveau, New Objectivity, as well as post-war modernism and international contemporary art. Works by Joseph Beuys and other central trends in modern and contemporary art are also part of the collection[2][3][4].

As a municipal museum, Lenbachhaus is committed to democratic action and strives to create a place of exchange and diversity. The museum's mission is based on the credo of the Blue Rider: "The whole work, called art, knows no boundaries and peoples, but humanity." The museum stands against right-wing extremism, racism, and anti-Semitism and emphasizes the inviolable dignity of every person. It aims to break down barriers and provide access to art and program content for all interested parties[3][5].

Lenbachhaus is committed to the four pillars of sustainability – cultural, social, ecological, and economic responsibility – based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN. The museum continuously works on optimizing its energy and resource use to act more sustainably. Provenance research also plays an important role in clarifying the origins of collection objects and finding fair solutions for culturally significant property that was taken due to persecution[3][5].

Lenbachhaus places a strong emphasis on the digitization of its collection and offers extensive digital services to facilitate access to content and research results. Regular events, workshops, and discourse workshops, such as those on the topic of "Digitality in GLAM" or provenance research, complement the program and promote exchange between visitors and experts[3][5].

The museum works closely with local and international cultural institutions, cultural actors, and initiatives. Collaborations are essential for the work of Lenbachhaus to promote equal coexistence and benefit from the expertise of other fields. Through this collaboration, innovative exhibitions and programs arise that address social, political, and artistic questions[3][5].

Lenbachhaus is not just a museum, but a vibrant place of art, dialogue, and sustainability, committed to the diversity and dignity of all people.

• 1 - https://kunstareal.de/haeuser-und-institutionen/museen-und-ausstellungshaeuser/lenbachhaus-muenchen
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%A4dtische_Galerie_im_Lenbachhaus
• 3 - https://www.lenbachhaus.de/museum/ueber-uns
• 4 - https://www.muenchen.travel/pois/kunst-kultur/lenbachhaus
• 5 - https://www.lenbachhaus.de/en/museum/about-us