The history of the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen began in 1960 with the purchase of 88 works by Paul Klee (1879–1940). Today, more than 135 paintings and prints by the artist are preserved and exhibited at K20 in Düsseldorf. Discover Klee’s multifaceted oeuvre!

In this album, you will find a selection of art works that have been acquired for the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen since 2017 under the direction of Susanne Gaensheimer in the spirit of polyphony and digitality. These are mainly works by women and non-Western artists. Learn more about our new acquisitions!

This album brings together a selection of Cubist art works from the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. Cubism revolutionized how subjects were depicted. Braque and Picasso employed angular forms and fragmented shapes in their paintings of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Their technique involved deconstructing subjects from various perspectives, blending the foreground and background into a unified composition.

This album brings together a selection of Surrealist art works from the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. The ideas of Surrealism found artistic expression in mysterious figures, fluid forms, and endless landscapes. While the original Parisian group disbanded in 1928, the essence of Surrealism evolved into a global movement.