Egon Schiele Art Centrum, Art museum in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic.
The Egon Schiele Art Centrum is an art museum in Český Krumlov that displays both permanent and changing exhibitions of 20th and 21st century works. The venue combines its historical structure with a contemporary approach to presenting artworks across multiple exhibition areas.
The museum preserves personal belongings of Austrian expressionist painter Egon Schiele from his lifetime between 1890 and 1918, including furniture, correspondence, and photographs. This collection provides a direct window into the artist's life through his own objects.
The centre's name recalls Egon Schiele, who was born in 1890 and died in 1918; since 1993 a permanent documentary exhibition has shown his graphics, watercolours and drawings alongside items from his personal estate. Temporary shows have covered Picasso, Dalí, Klimt and Keith Haring, and from 1997 the centre helped Prague's Jewish community renovate Český Krumlov's former synagogue.
The museum is accessible to all visitors with barrier-free entry and accepts various payment methods including credit cards. Educational programs are available for school groups visiting the venue.
The museum documents a family connection between Schiele and Český Krumlov through his mother Marie Soukupová, who was born in the town. This genealogical link is illustrated in the exhibition through Schiele's family tree documentation and related materials.
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