The Ludwig Gallery in the Oberhausen Palace
The Ludwig Gallery in the Oberhausen Palace is a special institution in the world-wide circle of museums connected with the name Ludwig. In an exhibition area of 1500 square metres, it presents annual thematic exhibitions of old and new art works from the Ludwig Collection: In 1998, „Götter, Helden und Idole“ (Gods, Heros and Idols); in 1999, „Kunst setzt Zeichen - Landmarken-Kunst“ (Art Sets Examples - Landmark Art); and in 2000, „Der fotographische Blick“ (The Photographic Vision). In addition, the exhibition actitivies focus on the interrelationship between high art and trivial art.
Since 1983, the Oberhausen Palace has housed the „Ludwig Institute for the Art of the German Democratic Republic“. Following extensive renovation works, the municipal institution was reopened in 1998 under its new name: „The Ludwig Gallery in the Oberhausen Palace“ with innovative art and educational programmes.
The Ludwig Gallery in the Oberhausen Palace is located in direct proximity to the popular exhibition hall „Gasometer“ and the shopping centre and amusement park „Centro“, and is surrounded by the historical Imperial Gardens and the new gardens of the Oberhausen State Garden Expo.
