EXHIBITION

AUGUST MACKE 1887–1914

While an annex was being built onto August Macke’s former home and studio in the year 2017, a newly conceived interactive, multimedia-based exhibition on the life and work of the artist was installed in the 14 small and intimate rooms distributed throughout the four stories of the house.

In these original locations the exhibition relates the fascinating story of Macke's life, his family, his artistic evolution, and his involvement in the art politics of his time - against the background of the Wilhelmine Empire.

Surrounded by more than 100 original artworks, numerous memorabilia, furniture, and documents related to August Macke, visitors can immerse themselves in the domestic atmosphere of an important artist family and experience the exciting era of cultural upheaval and radically new attitudes toward art at the end of the 19th century – supported by modern media and presentation technology. 

Great care has been taken to authentically present the former living quarters on the first floor of the home, whose structure has remained unchanged. The remaining rooms focus on various themes in connection with the life and work of the multi-talented artist and art advocate while illustrating the many different facets of his life.