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 works of art 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!