Museum of East-Asian Art, Art museum in Neustadt-Süd, Germany.
The Museum of East-Asian Art is an art museum in Neustadt-Süd that focuses on works from China, Korea, and Japan. The collection includes Buddhist sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and other objects regularly rearranged for fresh viewing angles.
The institution was established in 1913 by Frieda and Adolf Fischer as Europe's first specialist museum of its kind. The original building was destroyed during World War II, and the museum reopened in 1977 in a new location.
The museum displays Chinese, Korean, and Japanese artworks that visitors can explore through rotating exhibitions. The collections offer insight into artistic traditions across different East Asian cultures.
The museum is located near tram lines 1 and 7 and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should allow sufficient time to browse through the exhibitions at a leisurely pace.
The building was designed by Japanese architect Kunio Maekawa and blends modern architecture with traditional Japanese design elements. A central courtyard forms the heart of the structure and draws visitors inward.
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