Kunstpalast in Bloom
12 Apr – 21 Apr 2024
Date
12 Apr – 21 Apr 2024
Location
» KunstpalastAdmission: 16 € / concessions 12 €
Children / young people under 18: free
Members of Friends of the Kunstpalast: free
Fragrant blossoms, fresh greenery and blossoming branches – just in time for the start of spring and for a short time only, an extraordinary presentation will be on show at the Kunstpalast for the first time from 12 April!
11 Düsseldorf florists will be interpreting the artworks from the recently reopened collection tour. They will complement them with their own ephemeral sculpture – a creative flower arrangement. The resulting new poetic spaces invite visitors to view nature in a different context and to take a surprising new look at art.
Numerous renowned florists responded to the Kunstpalast’s call to engage with the museum’s collection and create floral interpretations of individual works. They had a completely free hand in selecting the works and designing the corresponding floral arrangements.
Participating Florists
Blumenhaus am Hofgarten – Tino Hoogterp
Blumen Lehmann – Victoria Bernds
Blumen Tanzmann – Anne Haase-Tanzmann
Die Blumenmanufaktur – Thomas Mickeleit
Dornrose – Sabine Krusekopf
Nymph Blumendesign – Alla Mandic
October First Studio – Nina Gehrke
Tannendiele – Astrid Franke, Michael Frings
Victor Breuer – Victor Breuer, Nele Münzner
Exhibition View
Photo: Anne Orthen
Photo: Anne Orthen
KunstpalastPhoto : Andreas Endermann
Photo: Anne Orthen
Photo: Anne Orthen
Photo: Anne Orthen
Photo: Anne Orthen
Photo: Anne Orthen
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Die Kleine 2024
27 Apr – 26 May 2024
Date
27 Apr – 26 May 2024
Location
» NRW-ForumAdmission: Kostenlos / concessions
Children / young people under 18: free
Members of Friends of the Kunstpalast: free
This year’s theme explores the connection between art and sport: “Ready, set, go! DIE KLEINE and sport”. Children can work in any medium, be it painting, collage, objects, photography or film. All submitted artworks will be on view in the closing exhibition. DIE KLEINE is arranged under the auspices of the Mayor of Düsseldorf, Dr Stephan Keller.
DIE KLEINE is the closing exhibition of the art competition for primary schools, which will be held for the fifth time in 2024. Open to all primary schools in Düsseldorf and the surrounding region, the competition aims to unleash the creativity of young schoolchildren and give them the opportunity to experience the museum as an enriching extracurricular learning space.
Curator: Friederike van Delden, Kunstpalast Düsseldorf
Exhibition View
Die Kleine 2024, Photo: Anne Orthen
Die Kleine 2024, Photo: Anne Orthen
Die Kleine 2024, Photo: Anne Orthen
Die Kleine 2024, Photo: Anne Orthen
Die Kleine 2024, Photo: Anne Orthen
Die Kleine 2024, Photo: Anne Orthen
Die Kleine 2024, Photo: Anne Orthen
Die Kleine 2024, Photo: Anne Orthen
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Die GROSSE Kunstausstellung NRW
A Juried Art Exhibition
23 June – 28 July 2024
Date
23 June – 28 July 2024
Location
» Kunstpalast & NRW-ForumAdmission: 12 € / concessions 8 €
Children / young people under 18: free
Members of Friends of the Kunstpalast: free
In 2024, Kunstpalast, NRW-Forum and Ehrenhof will once again host Germany’s largest exhibition organised by artists for artists. Outdoor sculptures will create a visual link between the two well-known art institutions in Düsseldorf.
Since 1902, the Verein zur Veranstaltung von Kunstausstellungen e.V. (Association for the Organisation of Art Exhibitions) has provided a unique platform for the exchange of ideas between artists, art enthusiasts and art buyers.
Visitors have the opportunity to purchase works directly on site, bypassing the gallery. The selection of participating artists is made each year by a rotating jury from a pool of numerous applications. Featured works include those in painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation and video.
Tickets are available on site at the boxoffice.
Exhibition director: Emmanuel Mir
Organisation: Verein zur Veranstaltung von Kunstausstellungen e. V.
Gerhard Richter
Hidden Gems. Works from Rhenish Private Collections
5 September 2024 – 2 February 2025
Date
5 September 2024 – 2 February 2025
Location
» KunstpalastAdmission: 16 € / concessions 12 €
Children / young people under 18: free
Members of Friends of the Kunstpalast: free
Our major exhibition brings together more than 120 artworks from all of Gerhard Richter’s creative periods and groups of work. Many of the selected exhibits are hidden treasures: pieces from private collections that have rarely – if ever – been shown in public before. As part of the most comprehensive Gerhard Richter exhibition in Germany for over ten years, these works provide an insight into the entire spectrum of his art – from his beginnings in the early 1960s to more recent times.
The exhibition focuses on the Rhineland as the perfect setting for the evolution of Gerhard Richter’s oeuvre following his move from Dresden in 1961. It was here that he met other like-minded artists such as Sigmar Polke and Günther Uecker, role models and provocative figures like Joseph Beuys, and eventually the curious and enterprising community of collectors that had formed around the emerging galleries in Düsseldorf and Cologne.
The exhibits on display were acquired by enthusiastic collectors, as well as by major businesses from the 1980s onwards, and were also sometimes exchanged with fellow artists. Over time, many of the works have been passed down to the younger generation, who are actively keeping the tradition of collecting alive in the Rhineland today.
With around 120 works, the exhibition provides an overview of Richter’s entire oeuvre from the early 1960s to the present day. The emphasis is on painting: more than 80 works lead visitors on a journey from Richter’s first black and white photo paintings, austere colour charts and grey pictures to monumental landscapes and soft, free abstractions, culminating in his final non-representational images from 2017. Drawings, watercolours, photographs, sculptures and the only artist film made by Richter himself all attest to the great richness of the collections here in the Rhineland and lend the exhibition a retrospective dimension.
The exhibition is curated by Gerhard Richter expert Markus Heinzelmann, Professor of Museum Practice at Ruhr University Bochum.
The show is supported by the Gerhard Richter Archive.
Exhibition Catalogue
Gerhard Richter. Hidden Gems, Ed.: Markus Heinzelmann | 208 p. | 130 pictures | 27 x 36 cm | German | Hardcover | Hatje Cantz Verlag |Sponsored by
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Freier Eintritt in die Sammlung
The new Kunstpalast
21. – 26.11.2023 11 – 18 Uhr
The new Kunstpalast
Weitere Informationen über die Neupräsentation finden Sie hier.
Palast-Fest
The new Kunstpalast
11 – 18 Uhr
The new Kunstpalast
Weitere Informationen über die Neupräsentation finden Sie hier.
Bei freiem Eintritt lockt der neue Kunstpalast in den Ehrenhof, um die neue Schausammlung zu präsentieren: 800 Werke aus elf Jahrhunderten auf 5.000 qm.
Mit der Rhino-Tour, einer Audio-Tour mit Toniebox, entdecken Kinder die Sammlung.
Eine AR-Tour für alle ab 12 Jahren führt auf einem Rundweg zu verschiedenen Kunstwerken und bietet informative, aber auch spielerische, humorvolle Erweiterungen sowie Interaktionen.
Jazzmusik empfängt die Gäste im Museum, Drop-by-Workshops locken groß und klein in das neue Palast Studio und eine Fotobox lädt Besucher*innen dazu ein, eine Erinnerung vom neuen Kunstpalast mit nach Hause zu nehmen.
Der Freundeskreis des Kunstpalastes verlost mit einem Glücksrad zahlreiche Preise. Für Kinder gibt es eine kleine Überraschung und auch der Blaue Elefant des Kinderschutzbundes kommt zu Besuch.
Speisen und Getränke können im neuen Restaurant Anna Maria, im Foyer des Robert-Schumann-Saals oder an Ständen im Außenbereich eingenommen werden.
Eintritt in die Sammlung frei
Ohne Anmeldung
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Bei unseren Veranstaltungen werden Aufnahmen gemacht, die wir für nachfolgende Veröffentlichungen verwenden.
It’s all art?! From Aldi to Rubens
OUR COLLECTION PRESENTS ITSELF WITH NEW INGREDIENTS
Following extensive reconstruction, renovation and modernisation work, the collection wing of the Kunstpalast has been presented in a completely new light since November 2023. However, the new presentation is not a permanent exhibition: shortly after the reopening, around 150 exhibits have already been returned to the depot, while other exhibits have been brought out and taken their place in the tour.
From around 130,000 objects owned by the Kunstpalast, the display collection shows around 800 works in a chronological tour of over 5,000 square metres.
Famous paintings, such as Rubens’ Ascension or Cranach’s Unequal Couple, meet exhibits that make many a visitor wonder: Birkenstock sandals and an Aldi bag, for example. Is that art? Of course it is!
Whether miniature or monumental work, everyday object or piece of jewellery, sculpture or porcelain, drawing or interactive VR installation – this collection unites all genres. Thanks to regular new additions and rearrangements as well as temporary interventions and special presentations such as Kunstpalast in Bloom, the permanent collection, which now runs under the title It’s all Art?!, is always on the move and there is always something new to discover on the tour.
The broad concept of art in our collection It’s all Art?! From Aldi to Rubens allows surprising changes of perspective. The presentation examines the relevance of historical and contemporary art, establishes connections to current themes and demonstrates the similarities between what at first glance appear to be very different works that were created at the same time – free from stylistic categorisations and regardless of their origin.
Members of the Friends of the Kunstpalast receive free admission and the opportunity to take part in a varied programme.
Explore our new collection with Antje and Gisela.
Highlights
The tour of our new collection
Over the past three years, the Kunstpalast has been completely renovated. The new concept for the permanent exhibition offers a fresh look at the collection, which was completely redesigned in terms of both space and content.
Thanks to the generous support of the City of Düsseldorf the vision of a modern, open museum that makes everyone feel welcome – regardless of their age or prior knowledge of art history – has been realised.
The Kunstpalast collection is divided into seven sections: the Picture Gallery, the Collection of Prints and Drawings, Sculpture and Applied Art, Glass, Modern Art, Photography and Time-Based Media. The Picture Gallery houses European paintings from the fifteenth to the early twentieth century and is based on the Picture Gallery of Elector Palatinate Johann Wilhelm. The Düsseldorf School of Painting is a particular focal point of the collection.
The museum’s collection is extensive, with around 130,000 objects from 11 centuries, various continents and all eras and genres. In addition to the historical holdings of the Düsseldorf Art Academy, other significant contributions to the main collection are the works from the Willi Kemp Foundation and those donated by Wolfgang Hanck.
The presentation of the collection is generously supported by the City of Düsseldorf and our sponsors and museum gallery sponsors.
Reconstruction of the Legendary Creamcheese
Time travel to the 1960s
The legendary Düsseldorf underground club Creamcheese, which was THE hotspot for the music and art scene from the late 1960s to the 1970s, has been brought back to life here.
After its closure, the artistic interior became the property of the Kunstpalast in 1978.
The bar area of this legendary pub has been reconstructed and is now on display at the Kunstpalast, with works by Günther Uecker, Gerhard Richter, Daniel Spoerri and other artists exhibited there at the time.
Part of the collection tour during regular opening hours, on Saturdays the Creamcheese room also invites visitors to stay late into the evening with drinks and music from the 1960s and 1970s. The bar can be booked for events on Fridays.Explore the Creamcheese Room
Catalogue
The new Kunstpalast
The publication, published by Wienand Verlag, comprises 256 pages and 200 colour illustrations, with a greeting from Lord Mayor Stephan Keller and an introduction by Director General Felix Krämer.
Edited by Felix Krämer with Felicity Korn and Westrey Page, 256 pages with 200 colour illustrations, 27 x 36 cm, language: German, Paperback edition 29,90 € in the museum shop. Online prices vary.Visit our online shop
The Kunstpalast App
Experience art in multiple dimensions
Developed in cooperation with our digital partner ERGO, the Kunstpalast app now offers visitors an immersive, enhanced art experience. Available free of charge, the app enables visitors to experience works of art from the collection using augmented reality, combining learning and fun at the same time: while some features provide additional information on individual works, others are designed to amaze with surprising specials.Learn more and download the app
PalACE STUDIO
Being creative together
The cultural education workshops are now presented in a new location with a revised concept: the Palace Studio is a 350-square-metre, light, open and accessible space for working and thinking that combines a studio and a media lab, a darkroom and a discussion venue
The museum’s education partner, C. Josef Lamy GmbH, is the new sponsor of this meeting place for artistic and creative exchange.
Find out more
Spot on room
On the 1st floor of our new collection tour, there is a special room that provides a stage for changing exhibitions. Twice a year, this space is reorganised to focus on different themes and artists from our collection.
The new cabinet exhibition “Hairytales” focuses on female body hair, which presents works of painting, photography, graphic art and design from the 16th century to the present day.
More information
Offers for children
Rhino palast
Hidden rooms by Christoph Niemann
Our visitors, young and old, can discover four hidden children’s rooms in our new tour of the collection. Designed exclusively for the Kunstpalast by the artist and illustrator Christoph Niemann, these special rooms, called Rhino Palast, will take you on a journey of discovery that will test the limits of your perception and allow you to playfully take over the museum.
Learn more
Rhino Tour
explore the kunstpalast with tonies
explore the kunstpalast with tonies
With Nele and Piet to Knight and Rubens: there is a lot for children to discover in the new Kunstpalast. An audio tour that can be played via the Toniebox introduces young visitors to 26 selected works of art in the collection through exciting and entertaining stories.
This unique audio guide is made possible by the cooperation with the company Boxine GmbH, which produces audio systems with matching audio figures, the Tonies.
Go on Rhino Tour
Gastronomy
Meet Anna Maria
The Taste of kunstpalast
Saban Emini and Joakim Olsen are from now on looking after the culinary well-being of our visitors. Together with their team, the two Düsseldorfers are running our new restaurant “Anna Maria”. You can look forward to a varied lunch menu, coffee and cake as well as a selected evening and wine menu.
Learn more
Exhibition View
Exhibition View, Photo: Andreas Endermann
Exhibition View, Photo: Anne Orthen
Exhibition View, Photo: Andreas Endermann
Exhibition View, Photo: Andreas Endermann
Exhibition View, Photo: Anne Orthen
Exhibition View, Photo: Anne Orthen
Exhibition View, Photo: Andreas Endermann
Exhibition View, Photo: Andreas Endermann
Exhibition View, Photo: Andreas Endermann
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Halloween Lounge
Tod und Teufel. Faszination des Horrors
18 – 21 Uhr
Drop By
Keine Anmeldung notwendig. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Ausstellung.
In unserer Halloween Lounge könnt ihr euch perfekt auf den schaurigsten Tag des Jahres einstimmen: Make-up-Artists schminken euch schaurige Looks und erschreckend echt aussehende Wunden, die Künstlerin SOFF erstellt im Gespräch mit euch ein Porträt eures spirituellen Wesens und Signature Drinks könnt ihr an der Kristallbar genießen. Die Ausstellung „Tod und Teufel. Faszination des Horrors“ ist den ganzen Abend geöffnet, um 19 Uhr gibt es im Modebereich außerdem eine Tanz-Perfomance mit Enting Zhang und Kollektiv. Führungen zu Tod, Teufel oder Vampirismus für alle die sich trauen beginnen um 18 Uhr und um 20 Uhr.
Ausstellungseintritt: 9 € / Tickets an der Abendskasse
Im Anschluss wird um 21.30 Uhr im nahegelegenen Programmkino Bambi Bram Stroker’s Dracula gezeigt. Tickets sind erhältlich über das Kino auf der Website oder an der Abendkasse.
Preis: 10 € / 8 € (Gildepass)
Mey & Edlich presents LORDI
Open-Air-Konzert im Ehrenhof
Rahmenprogramm zur Ausstellung „Tod und Teufel. Faszination des Horrors“
Tickets
Hier erhalten Sie die Tickets
MEY & EDLICH PRESENTS LORDI
Kunstpalast Open-Air
Am 23. September 2023 holt Mey & Edlich die finnische Hardrock- und Heavy-Metal-Band Lordi auf die Bühne vor dem Kunstpalast.
2006 gewannen sie als erste Metaller mit „Hard Rock Hallelujah“ den Eurovision Song Contest und starteten damit ihre internationale Karriere. Für Sie legen die Monster, Zombies und Trolle der Band jetzt eine Performance hin, die den Kunstpalast beben lässt.
Die 666 Freikarten sind leider bereits vergeben!
Reguläre Tickets können Sie hier buchen.
Für die Freunde des Kunstpalastes ist ein Kontingent von 100 Freitickets reserviert.
Jenseits des Sichtbaren – Weltraumteleskope
Refik Anadol. Machine Hallucinations
Vorträge im snh-Planetarium „Stellarium Erkrath“
Jetzt buchen
Die Veranstaltung ist eine Kooperation mit der Sternwarte Neanderhöhe Hochdahl e.V. Sie können über die Website des snh-Planetariums oder per Mail Plätze reservieren.
Atemberaubende Bilder von Planeten, Sternen, Nebeln und fernen Galaxien lassen uns seit Jahrzehnten über die Weiten des Alls staunen. Zu verdanken haben wir dies leistungsstarken Geräten wie dem Hubble- oder dem James-Webb-Teleskop, die unser Verständnis vom Universum revolutionierten. Wie jedoch funktionieren sie, was ist deren Geschichte, was haben sie uns gezeigt und was haben wir daraus gelernt? Diese und andere Fragen klären wir in einem live moderierten Vortrag mit musikalisch untermalten Bildersequenzen in 360°.
Die Veranstaltung ist eine Kooperation mit der Sternwarte Neanderhöhe Hochdahl e.V. im Rahmen der Ausstellung „Refik Anadol. Machine Hallucinations“. Einer der in der Ausstellung gezeigten Arbeit liegen über zwei Millionen, von Weltraumteleskopen aufgenommene Bilder zu Grunde, die ein Algorithmus zu einem neuen, eigenständigen Kunstwerk verarbeitete.
Veranstaltungsort: snh-Planetarium „Stellarium Erkrath“, Bürgerhaus Hochdahl (Eingang West), Sedentaler Straße 105, Erkrath-Hochdahl, Tel. 02104-947666 (Mo–Fr, 9–15 Uhr)
Dauer: ca. 90 Minuten, Gebühr: 6/8 €
Altersempfehlung: ab 12 Jahren
Alle Termine
Sa, 18.3.2023, 19.30 Uhr
Fr, 31.3.2023, 19.30 Uhr
Sa, 15.4.2023, 19.30 Uhr
Alle Termine
Die Veranstaltung ist eine Kooperation mit der Sternwarte Neanderhöhe Hochdahl e.V. (snh) im Rahmen der Ausstellung „Refik Anadol. Machine Hallucinations“. Sie können über die E-Mail Adresse reservierung@snh.nrw Plätze reservieren.