Hallen für Neue Kunst, Contemporary art museum in Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Hallen für Neue Kunst was an art museum in Schaffhausen housed in a converted factory building that offered about 5500 square meters of exhibition space. The rooms were designed to present contemporary art from around the world and showed both established and experimental artistic positions.
The art museum was founded in 1983 by artist Urs Raussmüller, who converted a former industrial building into an exhibition venue for significant contemporary artworks. The project ended in 2014 after years of legal disputes depleted the institution's resources.
The space was known for displaying works that questioned thinking about art itself, particularly through minimalist and conceptual approaches. Visitors could encounter pieces that relied less on traditional beauty and more on ideas and experiences within the exhibition space.
The museum was accessible on weekends with specific hours, and was located in a converted factory building that was easy to navigate. The spacious rooms allowed artworks to be viewed from various perspectives in a calm environment.
The museum building itself was a former textile factory whose industrial architecture was preserved and gave the space its distinctive character. This connection between industrial heritage and modern art presentation created an unusual and stimulating setting for contemporary works.
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