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Discover the mumok – Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier

Explore extensive collections of 20th and 21st-century art, from Pop Art to Viennese Actionism.

The mumok, Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation Vienna, offers a comprehensive journey through 20th and 21st-century artistic movements. Situated in the vibrant MuseumsQuartier, it houses an impressive collection, including significant pieces of Pop Art, Fluxus, and Viennese Actionism. Visitors can explore a rich array of works by influential international artists and discover the museum's dedicated focus on photography, video, and film art.

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Exhibition summary

The mumok - Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation Vienna, located in the MuseumsQuartier, showcases significant artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries. Its collection includes influential pieces from Pop Art, Photorealism, Fluxus, Nouveau Réalisme, and Viennese Actionism.

Curatorial context

The mumok, situated in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier, stands as Central Europe's largest museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Its extensive collection, comprising approximately 10,000 works by 1,600 artists, offers a comprehensive view of 20th and 21st-century art. The museum's holdings are particularly strong in Pop Art and Photorealism, with notable contributions from artists like Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns. It also features significant works from Fluxus and Nouveau Réalisme by figures such as Daniel Spoerri, Yoko Ono, and George Brecht, alongside a robust documentation of Viennese Actionism by artists including Günter Brus, Hermann Nitsch, and Rudolf Schwarzkogler. The collection is further enriched by key pieces from the Classical Modern period by artists like Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian. In recent years, mumok has expanded its focus to include a significant collection of photo, video, and film works, with a particular emphasis on pieces created in the last decade. The museum also houses a cinema, established in 2011, which explores the complex relationship between visual art and film. The museum building itself, designed by architects Ortner & Ortner, is an architectural statement, encased in anthracite gray volcanic stone with a distinctive curved roof and ample exhibition space.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding Vienna City Card discounts is available. Specific ticketing details for mumok are not provided on this page, but the museum's direct website and phone number are listed for further inquiries.

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Venue
Burgtheater
Current status
Permanent collection
Exhibition schedule
Permanent display (no announced closing date)
Artist line / attribution
The collection features works by 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, Hermann Nitsch, Rudolf Schwarzkogler, Paul Klee, and Piet Mondrian, among others.
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