Director's Tour of Visions of Modernity at the August Macke House Museum
Date and Time
Location
Price
About this Event
Mood
Venue Type
An art-historical tour through modernity in Bonn
The director's tour at the August Macke House Museum opens on July 24, 2026, providing a focused look at the special exhibition Visions of Modernity – August Macke and Max Ernst. Under the direction of Dr. Friederike Voßkamp, this tour combines an examination of the works, art-historical context, and the special atmosphere of a house that is itself part of art history.
Between Expressionism, Dada, and Surrealism
The exhibition highlights the early artistic beginnings of Max Ernst within the circle of Rhineland Expressionism and his close connection to August Macke. Around 80 works will be on view, including paintings, graphics, sketches, sculptures, photographs, and historical documents. This mixture is what makes the exhibition appealing: it not only shows images, but also thought movements, networks, and aesthetic breakthroughs.
The museum as a living place of memory
The August Macke House Museum is the former residence and studio of the artist, where Macke lived and worked from 1911 to 1914. The rooms combine historical authenticity with modern museum education. Visitors walking through the exhibition experience not only art but also the intellectual closeness to a place where modernity took shape in Bonn.
Relationships, biographies, and perspectives
The special exhibition tells of the artistic connections between Macke and Ernst, their fascination for past artistic movements, visual humor and experiment, as well as the disruptions of the First World War. There is also a special focus on Elisabeth Gerhardt and Luise Straus as central figures in the artists' circle. This results in an exhibition that combines biographical depth with a clear view of the development of modernity.
Guided tour with professional precision
The director's tour offers a condensed access to themes, motifs, and groups of works in the exhibition. It is aimed at art enthusiasts who not only want to see, but also understand how the dialogue between Macke and Ernst forms a multifaceted picture of modernity. The tour is particularly suitable for visitors who appreciate art-historical backgrounds, curatorial perspectives, and the atmosphere of an original artist's house.
Practical visit to the August Macke House Museum
The museum is located at Hochstadenring 36 in Bonn and is fully accessible. It opens on Wednesdays from 11 am to 5 pm, Thursdays from 11 am to 7 pm, and Fridays to Sundays and on public holidays from 11 am to 5 pm. For the visit, a combination of the exhibition, house tour, and a stay in the museum café or garden area is recommended.
Conclusion
This director's tour makes modernity experienceable in all its tension: as art, as biography, as space, and as cultural memory. Anyone interested in August Macke, Max Ernst, and the history of Expressionism should not miss this event in Bonn. A visit promises an intense art experience with lasting impact.
Official channels of the August Macke House Museum:
- Instagram: No official profile found
- Facebook: No official profile found
- YouTube: No official profile found
- Website: https://www.august-macke-haus.de/
