{"id":8010,"date":"2014-02-25T06:31:17","date_gmt":"2014-02-25T06:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/?p=8010"},"modified":"2014-03-23T21:08:50","modified_gmt":"2014-03-23T21:08:50","slug":"modern-art-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/modern-art-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Art Morning Munich – A Photo Essay"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pictures from a trip to Munich’s Pinakothek der Moderne<\/a> Gallery a few days ago. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Whether you are a big art and design fan or not, it’s worth a visit to this place for the building alone (although I hear that not all locals would agree with me on that!)…<\/p>\n

Opened in 2002, the Moderne is basically four museums in one. \u00a0 \u00a0 All 22,000 square metres of the place is divided into four separate entities with one wing to cover architecture, one for design, one for works on paper and the last of course has to be Art… And some pretty impressive art there is too, including works by Picasso, Mattisse, Miro, Bacon and my personal favourite Henry Moore! \u00a0Be aware though that the Works on Paper wing changes frequently, so do\u00a0check beforehand if there’s something you are specifically interested in seeing.<\/p>\n

I am a sucker for both modern architecture and art (which is perhaps why I spent so much time at Louisiana<\/a> when we lived in Denmark!), and this is one building where every aspect has been taken into consideration in order to show off its treasures. \u00a0 From the beautiful rotunda of the reception area to the (mostly) natural light in the Art Collection (following certain recent finds in the city, you have to wonder how much this modern art collection will grow by too!),\u00a0to the vertical rotating platforms displaying countless iconic designs in the Design section.<\/p>\n

The staff are helpful and unstuffy (and are even very nice if you forget to turn your flash off your camera – Mother!!). \u00a0If you visit during the week you will feel like you almost have it to yourself too (I did – apart from the crowd of Danes appreciating the chairs from home in the Design section!)!<\/p>\n

It’s definitely worth taking out one of the free audio guides too, as with the help of one of those not only do you find out exactly what it is you are looking at, but a little more about the designer\/artist\/architect themselves so you can feel all knowledgeable at the end of your visit. \u00a0\u00a0And when you have finished your morning of cultural and artistic appreciation, \u00a0I can confirm that the cakes in the restaurant (also in a magnificent space!) are definitely worth investigating too!<\/p>\n

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Open from Tues-Sunday, Entry: \u00a010 Euros \u00a0– Free on a Wednesday. \u00a0 Free Audio Guides. \u00a0 \u00a0 Cameras allowed – no Flash!!<\/p>\n

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