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K20 – Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen

About

K20 – Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen in Düsseldorf is one of Germany’s leading museums for modern and contemporary art, located at Grabbeplatz in the city center. The museum’s striking black granite façade reflects its bold identity, while inside visitors encounter masterpieces spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Its collection includes works by Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Wassily Kandinsky, alongside postwar icons such as Joseph Beuys, Gerhard Richter, and Andy Warhol. The galleries trace the evolution of modern art, from Expressionism and Cubism to Dada, Surrealism, and Pop Art, offering a comprehensive journey through artistic innovation. Recent expansions have added monumental works and new spaces, creating fresh dialogues between historic and contemporary pieces. K20 is part of the wider Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, which also includes K21 and the Schmela Haus, together forming a cultural hub of international reputation. With its dynamic exhibitions, digital guides, and educational programs, K20 is not only a museum but a place of discovery, inviting visitors to see art from new perspectives in the heart of Düsseldorf.

Düsseldorf Germany

Location

The K20 – Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen is located at Grabbeplatz 5, 40213 Düsseldorf, in the heart of the city’s Kunstakademie quarter. The modernist building with its distinctive black granite facade hosts an extensive collection of 20th-century art, featuring masterpieces by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, and Joseph Beuys. The museum is part of Düsseldorf’s rich cultural landscape, situated close to other art institutions like the Kunstpalast and K21, as well as the lively shopping street Königsallee and the Hofgarten park. The area offers a blend of historic and modern architecture, with easy public transport connections via the nearby Heinrich-Heine-Allee station. Visitors to K20 can enjoy both world-class art collections and the vibrant urban environment surrounding it, including cafes, galleries, and green spaces.