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The Personal is Political
The Personal is Political. Relentless, moving, political: Museum Folkwang shows a wide-ranging retrospective of the British-Portuguese artist Paula … -
New in the app: Paula Rego. The Personal and The Political
Relentless, moving, political. In her works, the British-Poruguese artist Paula Rego (1935–2022) deals with themes such as political violence, abuse … -
Filmbox – How it Feels
There is hardly any other fundamental issue on which opinions differ as much as on the right to pregnancy termination. It is negotiated in the field … -
2 x KIPPENBERGER: Museum Folkwang and Villa Hügel present the work of Martin Kippenberger in two exhibitions
From 7 February to 2 May 2021 Museum Folkwang and Villa Hügel will be showcasing the work of artist Martin Kippenberger. Kippenberger’s rarely shown … -
“Art is for everybody”: Major Keith Haring retrospective starting 21 August at Museum Folkwang
Between 21 August and 29 November 2020, Museum Folkwang will present a comprehensive exhibition of works by US artist Keith Haring (1958–1990). With … -
Save the Love: Museum Folkwang presents international posters against AIDS
Between 21 August and 29 November 2020, Museum Folkwang will present the exhibition S ave the Love! International Posters Against AIDS . Since the … -
Events
Please note that most events are held in German. Please ask at the Visitors' Bureau for offers in English. info@museum-folkwang.essen.de -
About Us
The Folkwang idea, coined by Karl Ernst Osthaus at the beginning of the 20th century, comprises three central guidelines: the dialogue of the arts and …