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For the first time in Munich, the Kunsthalle of the Hypo Cultural Foundation is showcasing the Romantic artist Philipp Otto Runge (1777–1810) with an extensive retrospective exhibition. This artistic genius, who tragically suffered a premature death, was inspired by the vision of uniting the different disciplines of poetry, painting, music and architecture in a single masterpiece, thereby exploring unchartered artistic terrain. Runge is considered one of the most wide-ranging artists of the 19th century and a great source of inspiration for following generations. To mark the 200th anniversary of his death, the Hamburger Kunsthalle and the Hypo Kunsthalle are paying tribute to the artist with the exhibition »Cosmos Runge«.
With his paintings, among them »The Small Morning«, he gave suitable expression to the understanding of nature based on cycles of life that is typical of the Romantic Era. Runge also made a major contribution to the genre of portraiture. His self-portraits testify to his questioning and reflection of himself as a person and an artist. With 35 paintings, more than 200 drawings and 50 scissor-cut silhouettes, this retrospective covers the entire range of his oeuvre. At the core of Runge's Cosmos is the artist's struggle to find the final realisation of his visions and ideas. From the first sketch through to the finished painting, viewers are given the impression of being able to look over the painter's shoulder. |
Opening hours
May 13 – September 4, 2011 open daily from 10 am to 8 pm How to get to the Kunsthalle Private events Café Kunsthalle Museum store |
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