Lynn Chadwick. Beasts of Time
Lynn Chadwick. Beasts of Time Running time: February 29, 2020 through to September 20, 2020 (extended) Imaginative, poetic, eerie and strange – the sculptural work of Lynn Chadwick (1914–2003) unites contradictory associations in a consistent body of work. The retrospective “Lynn Chadwick. Beasts of Time” acknowledges Lynn Chadwick as one
Duisburg inner harbour
Duisburg inner harbor The Duisburg inner harbour is just a few minutes by foot from the city centre and lies in the shadow of the medieval Salvatorkirche church and the town hall. The unique setting of imposing old warehouse buildings and mills (today they house hospitality outlets museums and offices),
Underground art
Underground art Duisburg’s seven underground stations are not just places for transportation, but at the same time art venues: This is because artists were involved in the design from the very outset. Great importance was attached to creativity when it came to designing Duisburg’s underground stations. Instead of monotonous and
The fountain route
The fountain route Duisburg city centre boasts the beauty of seven fountains along a route spanning about one kilometre. The “Brunnenmeile” fountain route is the brainchild of Brunswick architect Hartmut Rüdiger and realized between 1983 and 1993.
Rheinorange
Rheinorange The Rheinorange sculpture marks the confluence of the Ruhr and Rhine rivers and thus one of the most important places in Duisburg: The River Ruhr lends the region its name, while the River Rhine provides the connection between the inland port and distant seaports. The choice of steel as
Kantpark
Kantpark In downtown Duisburg, not far from the main train station and Königsstrasse, lies the inner-city green belt, the Immanuel Kant Park, or “Kantpark” for short. This park, on which Lehmbruck Museum borders, accommodates a unique collection of international sculpture. Over the course of time it has evolved into a
Our artists (selection)
Our artists (selection) A Abakanowicz, Magdalena (1930-2017) Archipenko, Alexander (1887-1964) Armitage, Kenneth (1916-2002) Artschwager, Richard (1923-2013) Arp, Hans (Jean) (1886-1966) B Balka, Miroslaw (geb. 1958) Balkenhol, Stephan (geb. 1957) Baranov-Rossiné, Vladimir (1888-1942) Barlach, Ernst (1870-1938) Baumeister, Willi (1889-1955) Beckmann, Max (1884-1950) Belling, Rudolf (1886-1972) Beloufa, Neil (geb. 1985) Bernhard,
Painting and Prints
Painting and prints Integrated into the presentation of international sculpture is the select collection of German painting ranging from the turn of the 20th century to the 1960s. The Duisburg museum also boasts an impressive collection of prints. Painting in the Lehmbruck Museum – from Expressionism to Abstract Art The
Sculpture
Sculpture Positions in Modern art The collection of international Modern sculpture and object art takes pride of place in the Lehmbruck Museum. It comprises important examples of Classical Modernism, Expressionism, Surrealism and Constructivist sculpture. The collection includes works by outstanding artists such as Ernst Barlach, Joseph Beuys, Constantin Brâncuși, Salvador