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The Stuttgart Art Museum is located in the heart of the beautiful city on the Neckar. It is a cultural institution that has established itself as an important center for modern and contemporary art in the city. The museum is not only architecturally impressive, but also houses a variety of fascinating works of art. You can find out everything you need to know about the museum here.
The Museum of Fine Arts stands on the site of the former Kronprinzenpalais, which was demolished in 1963 due to excessive war damage. The palace, which served as a counterpart to the Wilhelmspalais, was a venue for trade fairs from 1918 and was used by the Staatsgalerie from 1930. The location has therefore always been associated with art for the people of Stuttgart.
Since 2005, the new art museum has been welcoming visitors in an extraordinary building. The glass cube, visible from afar, encloses a stone cube that houses around a fifth of the exhibition space. Temporary exhibitions are mainly shown here, but the architecture of the building is also a work of art in itself.
The striking building was designed by Berlin architects Hascher and Jehle and is known for its innovative structure and bold, modern aesthetic. The glass façades, which reflect the surroundings during the day, make the building an architectural landmark in the city. But the cube is also an eye-catcher at night, when the stone walls are illuminated.
The art museum on Schlossplatz shows selected works from the city's collection from the 19th century to contemporary art. There are also thematic and monographic special exhibitions. It all began with Casanova's donation. The count from the Neapolitan aristocracy bequeathed his extensive collection of paintings to the city of Stuttgart, including works of so-called Swabian Impressionism.
During and after the Second World War, the focus was on acquiring German art, particularly from the region. Under Eugen Keuerleber, the city focused on 19th and 20th century art from Baden-Württemberg between the 1960s and 1980s. Works by Adolf Hölzel, Willi Baumeister, Oskar Schlemmer and Johannes Itten were acquired. The works of Otto Dix remain the focus of the collection to this day.
Since its opening, the museum has also housed the Baumeister archive. With the Teufel Collection, an extensive collection of works of Concrete Art came into the museum's possession in 2009. The Museum Haus Dix in Gaienhofen-Hemmenhofen on Lake Constance was opened as a branch of the museum in 2013. Over the years, important collections have been acquired on permanent loan, such as the Rudolf and Bertha Frank Collection in 1992 and the Konrad Knöpfel Foundation Fritz Winter in 1994.
The Kubus mainly shows temporary exhibitions. These exhibitions offer visitors a diverse and dynamic perspective on the contemporary art scene and shed light on various aspects and trends in modern art. The collections of the art museum, on the other hand, are largely exhibited under the Kleiner Schlossplatz in a disused car tunnel on an area of 5,000 square meters.
Willy Baumeister is one of the most important representatives of abstract painting in post-war Germany. The Baumeister Archive manages the entire written legacy and makes an important contribution to making the artist's work accessible. As a research center, it is open to scholars, curators and students.
In 2024, the “Kubus. Sparda Art Prize” will be awarded for the sixth time. The initiative of Sparda-Bank and the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is aimed at artists from Baden-Württemberg who can exhibit their works in the Kunstmuseum's own rooms for a few months with free admission. During this time, the jury will decide on the winner. The opening will take place on May 8, 2024.
The museum's facilities also include the all-glass rooftop restaurant Cube and a bookshop where visitors can relax, have a bite to eat or buy souvenirs. The museum's architecture also offers an impressive view of the surrounding city, making the visit a holistic experience.
The Kunstmuseum Stuttgart is not only an exhibition venue for works of art, but also a place for cultural exchange and encounters. It not only attracts art lovers, but also offers a platform for discussion, reflection and inspiration through contemporary art. Join us on a fascinating journey through the world of modern art.
