Museum für Moderne Kunst, Art museum in Altstadt, Frankfurt, Germany
Museum für Moderne Kunst Frankfurt is an art museum in the historic Altstadt that Hans Hollein designed in 1991 with a triangular footprint. The unusual shape influences the entire interior with slanted walls and geometric spaces that present artworks in unexpected ways.
The building was erected after a long search for a suitable location to make the Karl Ströher collection accessible to the public. Its opening in 1991 marked the start of a major institution for contemporary art in Frankfurt.
The museum stands among medieval timber-frame buildings and shapes the character of the Altstadt quarter with its contemporary architecture. Visitors immediately notice the contrast between the old town center and this modern presence.
The building sits centrally in the Altstadt quarter and is easy to reach on foot, best approached from the Römerberg area. All exhibition spaces are accessible at ground level and staff can assist visitors with questions.
Locals jokingly call the building the 'Tortenstück' because of its wedge shape that resembles a cut slice. This nickname is widely known locally and describes the unmistakable silhouette that changed the Altstadt skyline.
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