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Discover Modern and Contemporary Art at mumok - Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien

Explore a vast collection of 20th and 21st-century art within Vienna's distinctive MuseumsQuartier.

mumok - Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien is a leading institution in Central Europe for modern and contemporary art. It showcases a rich cross-section of art from the 20th and 21st centuries, featuring movements like Pop Art, Fluxus, and Viennese Actionism. Visitors can experience approximately 10,000 works, including paintings, sculptures, and installations, within its striking volcanic stone architecture.

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The mumok museum, located in the MuseumsQuartier, showcases modern and contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Its extensive collection features renowned artists and diverse movements, housed within a striking architectural design.

Curatorial context

The mumok - Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien, situated in the MuseumsQuartier, stands as Central Europe's premier institution for modern and contemporary art. It presents an impressive cross-section of art from the 20th and 21st centuries, with significant collection focuses on Pop Art, Photorealism, Fluxus, Nouveau Réalisme, and Viennese Actionism. These areas highlight art that engages with society, reality, and performance. The museum's collection boasts approximately 10,000 works by 1,600 artists, encompassing paintings, sculptures, installations, drawings, graphics, photographs, videos, films, architectural models, and furniture. The building itself, opened in 2001, is a notable landmark designed by Ortner & Ortner. Its cubic structure, clad in anthracite-grey volcanic stone, features a distinctive curved roof. Inside, 4,800 square meters of exhibition space are spread across multiple levels, enhanced by ceiling cutouts that allow natural light and a top-floor panorama window. The museum also houses a cinema designed by artist Heimo Zobernig, dedicated to exploring the connections between visual art and film.

Admission and ticket notes

The page mentions a discount for the Vienna City Card and a "Jahreskarte für alle Bundesmuseen" (Annual Pass for all Federal Museums). Specific admission prices or booking requirements for mumok itself are not detailed, but visitors are directed to external links for further information or passes.

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The collection features works by prominent artists such as Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, Pablo Picasso, Yoko Ono, Günter Brus, Gerhard Richter, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Daniel Spoerri, Nam June Paik, George Brecht, Marcel Duchamp, Otto Muehl, Hermann Nitsch, Rudolf Schwarzkogler, Paul Klee, and Piet Mondrian.
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