As a transparent exhibition house, the Skulpturenmuseum Marl shows sculptures of classical modernism and contemporary art - not only in the museum, but also in the urban space.
The museum is not so easy to find for people who are in Marl for the first time. After all, in Marl it is a little harder to distinguish where the art ends and where the city begins. The Sculpture Museum in its temporary transitional quarters is a bit hidden in the schoolyard of the Martin Luther King Comprehensive School in Marl-Hüls.
Since its foundation in 1982, the museum has set an example worldwide by making works of art accessible to the public rather than hiding them behind thick walls. The iconic glass architecture in the city centre of Marl reflected the approach of making works of art from masters such as Auguste Rodin and Alberto Giacometti to contemporary talents such as James Turrell and Isa Melsheimer visible and accessible to all.
Whether in the urban space around the town hall or by the idyllic city lake, the more than 100 sculptures in public spaces invite visitors to explore them in unique ways. This artistic openness continued with the installation "BLACKOUT" by artist Mischa Kuball, which marked the end of the traditional location in the town hall. Until the new museum premises are completed, young, contemporary art will be presented in the transitional quarter in Marl-Hüls.
Under the large window front of the new quarter, the museum continues to magically attract visitors with fresh installations and media artworks. More than just an exhibition - the museum is an experience space, especially with the awarding of the Marl Media Art Prize, which is presented every two years and celebrates contemporary media art.
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