Neue Staatsgalerie, Modern art museum in Stuttgart, Germany
The Neue Staatsgalerie is a modern art museum in Stuttgart that features travertine and sandstone materials combined with green steel frames and colored handrails across multiple interconnected gallery levels. The interior structure centers on an open rotunda that organizes the gallery spaces around a sunken courtyard below.
British architect James Stirling designed this extension to the original Staatsgalerie, and construction of the new building was completed in 1984. This addition responded to growing interest in contemporary art and marked an important shift in the city's museum landscape.
The museum displays works by European artists from the 14th century to today, including pieces by Monet, Picasso, and Van Gogh. This collection makes it an important place for anyone interested in art across different periods.
A ground-floor car park provides vehicle access, while a first-floor terrace leads visitors to the entrance foyer. The spaces spread across multiple levels, so visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore the different floors.
The central atrium functions as a public sculpture court reached through an open pathway that guides visitors between different levels. This design allows people to experience artworks from outside even without purchasing a ticket.
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