Kete Kolwitz Museum

The museum exhibits the works of Kete Kolwitz, a German artist, graphic artist and sculptor, one of the most striking expressionist figures of the early 20th century.

Self-portrait of Kete Kolwitz

Käthe Kollwitz Museum located on the top floor of the Neumarkt Passage shopping center. It contains the largest collection of gloomy, but very emotional drawings, prints, posters and sculptures of Kolwitz. Kete Kolwitz is considered one of the most prominent figures of German expressionism of the early XX century.

Her work reflected the difficult and tragic life of the artist, who lived mainly in Berlin. The museum belongs to the bank "Kreissparkasse Köln" and was opened in 1985.

Museum Hours

VT-PT 10: 00-18: 00;
Sat, Sun 11: 00-18: 00;
Mon - day off.

Paid entrance.

Sculptures

Passage where the museum is located

Showroom

The work of Kete Kolwitz

How to get there

Drive to Neumarkt Station.

Watch the video: Käthe Kollwitz - Portrait of the German artist of expressionism (April 2024).

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