Kunsthalle Münster

In the location's words:

Since its opening in 1991, the Kunsthalle Münster has been presenting national and international contemporary art. In changing exhibitions, the Kunsthalle focuses on current trends and socially relevant themes. It sees itself as a place of production and a laboratory. Solo and group exhibitions reflect the local, national and international art scene. The Kunsthalle Münster is a place for sensory experiences, but also for exchange and theoretical reflection. An accompanying program of talks, lectures, guided tours, film programs, symposia and performances complements the exhibitions. In this way, the Kunsthalle promotes and encourages an intensive and controversial examination of contemporary art and current social issues.

As part of the Department of Culture, the Kunsthalle Münster is not only responsible for the program in the rooms on Hafenweg, but is also in charge of art in public spaces in the city of Münster. With each edition of Skulptur Projekte, the collection grows steadily and is also supplemented with works beyond the exhibition that takes place every ten years. The collection now includes works by such important artists as Daniel Buren, Claes Oldenburg, Donald Judd, Rebecca Horn, Per Kirkeby, Maria Nordman and Oscar Tuazon. Since 2020, Kunsthalle Münster has also been affiliated with Residence NRW⁺, a scholarship program for artists and curators.