The Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein (Liechtenstein Art Museum) is the state museum of modern and contemporary art in Vaduz. The building by the Swiss architects Meinrad Morger, Heinrich Degelo and Christian Kerez was completed in November 2000. The museum collection of international modern and contemporary art is also the national art collection of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
History
In 1967, the State of Liechtenstein received a gift of ten paintings which resulted in the foundation of the State Art Collection of Liechtenstein the following year. The first curator of the collection was Dr. Georg Malin, a Liechtenstein artist, historian and art historian. He soon expanded the collection to include international modern and contemporary art.
The building of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein how it presents itself today was realized with the support of a group of private donors. Together with the government of Liechtenstein and the City of Vaduz, they planned and implemented the construction of the museum.
In August 2000 the building was officially donated to the Principality of Liechtenstein as a millennium gift. The government established a public foundation to operate the museum. The Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein was formally opened on November 12, 2000.
Since 1996, Mr. Friedemann Malsch is director of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein.
Architecture
The Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein was built by the Swiss architects Meinrad Morger and Heinrich Degelo, along with Christian Kerez. Together they have created a museum building of great structural complexity and discreet simplicity. The closed form is a “black box” of tinted concrete and black basalt stone. River pebbles embedded in the building’s exterior provide a subtle coloration, forming a link to the landscape of the Rhine Valley. The hand-carved surface of the facade invites touching, and reflects the surroundings. Long rows of windows open the black cube to both inside and outside.
Inside the black box is a perfect White Cube. The building is clearly structured with maximum space devoted to art. The visible exterior of the building corresponds almost exactly to the public exhibition spaces. There are six exhibition rooms arranged around two diametrically opposed staircases. The ground plan, reminiscent of a windmill’s sails, enables diagonal views through the whole building. These exhibition rooms offer art the largest possible freedom through their clarity and precision.
Collection
The collection of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein is one of international modern and contemporary art. It covers the period from the nineteenth century to the present with a focus on sculptures and installations. Within the collection of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein well known are works by artists of the Arte Povera.
In 2006 the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein together with the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen and the Museum of Modern Art, Frankfurt acquired the collection of Cologne based galerist Rolf Ricke.
Exhibitions (Selection)
2009
- Matti Braun. Kola
- Christian Boltanski. La vie possible
- Bill Bollinger
2008
- Thomas Schütte. Early Works
- Malevich and his Influence
2007
- Joseph Beuys. The Fifties / Herbert Zangs. The Fifties
- Lust for Life. The Ricke Collection
- Arte Povera
- Time Out. Art and Sustainability
- Monika Sosnowska. Loop
2006
- Jannis Kounellis
- Ferdinand Nigg
- Sean Scully. The Architecture of Colour
- Matts Leiderstam. Grand Tour
2005
- Fred Sandback
- Faites vos jeux! Kunst und Spiel seit Dada
- From Paul Gauguin to Imi Knoebel. Works from the Hilti art foundation
2004
- Fabian Marcaccio. From Altered Paintings to Paintants
- Andy Warhol - The Late Work
- A.T. 3D. Die räumliche Welt des André Thomkins
2003
- Migration
- František Kupka (1871-1957) - A Retrospektive
2002
- Jochen Gerz. "Verkehrte Zeit". Die Videos und Installationen, 1969-2002
- Paul Klee. Masterpieces from the Djerassi Collection
- Rita McBride. Naked Came the Stranger
In addition, the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein shows regurarly special exhibitions with works from the Collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein.
External links
- www.kunstmuseum.li
Coordinates: 47°08′22″N 9°31′21″E / 47.13944°N 9.5225°E / 47.13944;
Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day ...
Immerse yourself in a world of mountains and valleys, alpine lakes and meadows, waterfalls, gorges, caves and fascinating scenic reserves on a guided coach tour to Heidiland.
Liechtenstein Vacations, Liechtenstein Travel, Liechtenstein Luxury ...
Full Service Liechtenstein Vacation, Tour and Cruise Planner: Click here to start planning a great Europe vacation, tour or cruise with our Virtuoso Travel Advisors.
Liechtenstein Tours : Tours.com
Tour companies traveling to Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein vacations, and other information about visiting Liechtenstein. Discover the beauties of Liechtenstein while enjoying your ...
Liechtenstein - Guided hiking tours Liechtenstein
The guided hiking tours are an excellent opportunity to discover the hiking paths of Liechtenstein under expert guidance by trained hiking guides.
Photos of Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries ...
We've selected the best candid trip photos submitted by our users to help you decide if the Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day is right for you.
Globe Media Ltd | Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two ...
Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day, Zurich, with Globe Media Ltd
Liechtenstein Tour Packages
Liechtenstein Tour Packages: Search for tour packages in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein Tour - Liechtenstein Travel Tours
Liechtenstein Tours - Liechtenstein Vacation Packages and Travel Tours. Tour-Europe.org
Liechtenstein - US tour dates, new Slumberland album (MP3 ...
Recent Entries. What's going on Saturday? Mat Arluck (of Sweet Cobra), RIP; Sonic Youth played 2 night in Brooklyn @ MHOW - pics, setlist; Times Online picks the decade's 'best ...
TourCorp | Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries ...
Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day, Zurich, with TourCorp