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21. Aug 2026–04. Oct 2026
6 ½ Weeks – KIRIAKOS TOMPOLIDIS
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Gustave Courbet in Essen: the Museum Folkwang presents a major retrospective of the pioneer of modern art
Read moreMuseum Folkwang is dedicating a major retrospective – I, Gustave Courbet. Painter and Rebel – to one of the most influential artists of the 19th … -
NOW ONLINE: The trailer for the exhibition ›I, GUSTAVE COURBET. Painter and Rebel‹
Read moreICH, GUSTAVE COURBET Maler und Rebell 17. JUL – 8. NOV 2026 Further information on the exhibition HERE -
SUMMER PARTY 2026 – THE PROGRAMME
Read moreOfficial opening at 7.15 pm (Museum meadow): Words of welcome: Thomas Kufen (Lord Mayor of the City of Essen), Peter Gorschlüter (Director Museum … -
2 x KIPPENBERGER: Museum Folkwang and Villa Hügel present the work of Martin Kippenberger in two exhibitions
Read moreFrom 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
Read moreBetween 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
Read moreBetween 21 August and 29 November 2020, Museum Folkwang will present the exhibition S ave the Love! International Posters Against AIDS. Since the … -
Events
Read morePlease 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
Read moreThe Folkwang idea, coined by Karl Ernst Osthaus at the beginning of the 20th century, comprises three central guidelines: the dialogue of the arts and …
