Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art, Contemporary art museum near Marienplatz, Munich, Germany
The Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art occupies a former power plant in Munich and displays graffiti art and contemporary installations across multiple exhibition spaces. These spaces spread throughout different levels and areas of this repurposed industrial building.
The museum was established in 2016 and grew from the founders' involvement in Munich's street art scene. Their engagement with this artistic movement began around 2003.
The exterior displays a large mural by Mexican artist Said Dokins that blends Arabic, Chinese, and medieval calligraphy, reflecting the museum's openness to international artistic forms.
The building spreads across multiple floors, so comfortable shoes are recommended for navigating the space. Weekday visits tend to be less crowded than weekends, making them better for a thorough exploration.
QR codes are embedded throughout the exhibition spaces, allowing visitors to scan them with mobile phones for detailed information about individual artworks. This system lets people explore the collection at their own pace.
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