Art in parallel with nature

Museum Insel Hombroich

The motto of Museum Insel Hombroich was chosen to echo a statement by Paul Cézanne – that art is a harmony parallel to nature; it captures the spirit of the museum’s concept to foster an ideal space in both museum and landscape terms. In order to present a major collection of art, collector, KarlHeinrich Müller conceived the idea in conjunction with the artists, curator, Gotthard Graubner, sculptor, Erwin Heerichand and landscape designer, Bernhard Korte.

Opened to the public in 1987, Museum Insel Hombroich spans 21-hectares of conservation-grade landscape. Only open during daylight hours, it is home to ten walk-in sculptures, some of which are used as exhibition buildings. In order to make art and nature a sensory experience, not only has artificial lighting been discarded but also all signage, including labelling, captions, boundaries, and more.

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The museum consists of several areas. There is a sculpture park with scattered exhibition buildings showcasing modern and contemporary art. Nearby is a former missile base transformed into a suburban landscape, with buildings and institutions dedicated to contemporary art and architecture. There is also a new building by Tadao Ando for the Langen Foundation.