Collection

The Kunst­mu­seum Wolfsburg has been collec­ting inter­na­tional contem­porary art since 1994. A solid founda­tion has been laid with key works of late modernism around Minimal Art, Concep­tual Art and Arte Povera. More recent positions follow. The aim was and is not to build up a broad art-histo­rical collec­tion, but rather a high-profile one. The focus is on key works, groups of works, phases of work and the exemplary presen­ta­tion of artistic develo­p­ments. The result is not a documen­ta­tion of so-called trends, but a focus on positions and works that are repre­sen­ta­tive of important aspects of contem­porary art. The collec­tion currently comprises around 1,000 works or groups of works.

The collec­tion is mostly presented according to thematic aspects in changing exhibi­tions. This makes it possible to show the works in ever new contexts and to preserve the vitality of the collec­tion. The online catalog also provides a compre­hen­sive overview of works that are not currently on display or are on display elsewhere. Exhibi­tion and detailed views as well as film and video sequences comple­ment the illus­tra­tions of the works.

Please note that some of the works are not suitable for children and young people.

Here you can find infor­ma­tion on the artists and works in the collection.