A look at four North Sea islands! What unites these fascinating places and what distinguishes them from each other? The islands and the Halligen certainly all share an inspiring effect on artists. The works they created would later be shown at major exhibitions in Germany and abroad, and they continue to shape our image of the islands today. Pieces by contemporary artists broaden our view and convey a new perspective on a familiar subject.
With the app “MKdW on tour”, visitors can dive even deeper into the artworks on display: the audio material provided for children and adults tells fascinating stories about the paintings’ motifs. Beyond your visit to the museum, you can also seek out the real locations along the coast. What has changed over time in the architecture and landscape? An integrated photo function makes it possible to directly compare your own Picture with the artwork.
The exhibition comprises around 90 paintings, oil studies, pastels and photographs, including popular favourites as well as recent additions to the collection that are being shown for the first time. On display are works by artists like Max Clarenbach, Otto H. Engel, Charles Hoguet, Elisabeth Krüger and Walter Leistikow. Contemporary positions from Anja Jensen, Per Bak Jensen and Günter Zachariasen expand the selection to encompass current artistic perspectives.
