For me, when we finally had discovered it, it is now an absolute must visit in the Alsace region. Combine this with the Beyeler, Kunstmuseum Basel and the Modern art museum in Strasbourg and you will have seen 3 of the most importan modern art collections in the world.
Musée Würth
Reinhold Würth’s passion for art collecting, spanning almost six decades, encompasses an impressive 500-year scope of art history, encompassing works from the late Middle Ages to the present day. Delve into this remarkable collection, and you will discover Southern German Renaissance portraits alongside examples of courtly grandeur and exquisite craftsmanship. Admire the collection of hand-painted posters promoting a traditional Italian puppet theater, known as the “Opera dei Pupi,” along with international Christmas nativity scenes. Additionally, marvel at the captivating arrangements of works by renowned artists such as Anselm Kiefer, Max Ernst, and the iconic duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
The late Impressionist and Expressionist movements first ignited Reinhold Würth’s passion for art collecting. From there, he expanded his collection to include classic abstract art, particularly from the École de Paris, and figurative works from the 1960s and 1970s. Exhibitions also play a vital role in inspiring and enriching his collection, providing an opportunity to explore new artistic expressions from various nations, such as Austria, Mexico, and Poland.
The collection also proudly boasts works by exceptional artistic personalities, including Georg Baselitz, Fernando Botero, David Hockney, and Alex Katz. Sculptures of the highest caliber can also be found, represented by artists such as Horst Antes, Hans Arp, Max Bill, Anthony Caro, Eduardo Chillida, Tony Cragg, Richard Deacon, Antony Gormley, Alfred Hrdlicka, and Marc Quinn, among many others.
At this moment the Wurth museum is closed but will be open again soon.
