Ludwig Forum for International Art, Aachen
The Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst is a museum of modern art. It is located in a former industrial building that was once an umbrella factory, designed in Bauhaus style and built in 1928.
The museum contains exemplary major works of American pop art and photorealism. It also displays the development of European art from the early 1960s to the present day. Its permanent collection includes works by Nam June Paik, Horst Antes, Roy Lichtenstein, and Jörg Immendorff, as well as a large collection of Cuban works. The museum also displays works by well-known contemporary artists, as well as hosting exhibitions of local artists, e.g. an exhibition about tiles in 2007.
The museum contains exemplary major works of American pop art and photorealism. It also displays the development of European art from the early 1960s to the present day. Its permanent collection includes works by Nam June Paik, Horst Antes, Roy Lichtenstein, and Jörg Immendorff, as well as a large collection of Cuban works. The museum also displays works by well-known contemporary artists, as well as hosting exhibitions of local artists, e.g. an exhibition about tiles in 2007.
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Sight Name: Ludwig Forum for International Art
Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Aachen, Germany (See walking tours in Aachen)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
The Romans built the town as a spa resort... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles