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, Karl- Heinrich Müller conceived the idea in conjunction with the artists, curator, Gotthard Graubner, sculptor, Erwin Heerichand and landscape designer, Bernhard Korte.
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Words - Stiftung Insel Hombroich
Images - Iwan Baan & Erwin Heerich
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.
Minkel 2, 41472 Neuss, Duitsland
One-hour drive (90 km) from Maastricht.
a quick peek
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