excursion to Cologne

On September 28.9.2024, XNUMX, the members of the circle of friends were introduced to the collection of the same name in the Museum Ludwig as part of a day trip to Cologne. From the German Expressionists to Pablo Picasso, the Russian avant-garde, the abstraction tendencies of the post-war period to Pop Art, everything that makes up the history of modern art is represented here. Collection pieces from the Ludwig collection can also be found in the Museum of Applied Arts. After a welcome from the director Dr. Petra Hesse, the collection curator Dr. Romana Rebbelund gave the participants an exclusive insight into the collection presentation "Art and Design in Dialogue".

Museum festival for the 25th anniversary of the LUDWIGGALERIE

03.09.2023

To mark the silver anniversary of the LUDWIGGALERIE, there was a large museum festival in and around Oberhausen Castle.

In addition to guided tours and children's activities through the municipal painting school, an open ArtOthek and a presentation by the Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE, special highlights were planned for the visitors:

A panel discussion moderated by Dr. Christine Vogt on 25 years of the LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen and how it all began with Burkhard Drescher, former mayor of the city of Oberhausen, Jeanette Schmitz, former managing director of Schloss Oberhausen GmbH, Walter Queins, former managing director of the Peter and Irene Ludwig Foundation, Aachen and Bernhard Mensch, former director of the LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen. A keynote speech by Dr. Kristin Knebel, director of the museums of the city of Bamberg. A charity AUCTION in aid of the Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen and a 16th century table was brought to life with delicacies by Franz-Josef Kochs to create a lively table still life.

The Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE wins the Homeland Prize of the City of Oberhausen

16.12.2022

For special commitment in Oberhausen, Mayor Daniel Schranz awarded the Oberhausen Homeland Prize on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the Oberhausen Theater. It was the second time that the prize was awarded. Three winners were honored: The first prize, worth 7.500 euros, went to the Friends of the Ludwiggalerie, the second prize (1 euros) went to the Literaturhaus Oberhausen and the third prize (5.000 euros) to the Sterkrade historians Alfred and Ulrich Lindemann.

In his welcoming speech, Mayor Daniel Schranz acknowledged the great and consistent commitment of the award winners, the nominees and many other citizens: "Those who put their heart and soul into their hometown - for example, ensuring that culture flourishes, that history is not forgotten or that community is strengthened - help ensure that Oberhausen remains such a great place to live." The Mayor also thanked the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which provides the prize money for the Hometown Prize.

This year, the Homeland Prize jury honored the Friends of the Ludwig Gallery for their special commitment, which enabled the monumental pop art steel sculpture "Red Heels" to be created and installed in front of the Ludwig Gallery on Konrad-Adenauer-Allee. "With the 'Red Heels', Oberhausen has gained a significant work of art in a prominent public space," explained gallery director Dr. Christine Vogt in her laudation. Mayor Schranz presented the prize to the board of the Friends of the Ludwig Gallery, chaired by Jutta Kruft-Lohrengel.

CONGRATULATIONS – 10 Years of Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE

11.04.2021

On April 11, the club celebrates its anniversary

The Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE are turning 10 – a lot has happened in this time. Numerous purchases, publications, museum education projects, valuable restorations and framing would not have been possible without the commitment of the association.

This enabled works to be acquired for exhibitions such as The Gesture, British Pop Art, Linda McCartney, Jacques Tilly and Art About Shoes and added to the city's collection. The results of the restoration work were on display in the presentation The O. Collection - Restored Works, among others. This was also made possible by the highly acclaimed sponsorship concept that the LUDWIGGALERIE first introduced in 2014 for the pictures in the O. Collection that were in need of restoration. Interested parties - both members of the Friends' Circle and other interested parties - can become art sponsors and thus make a concrete contribution to the purchase or preservation of a work.

As a member of the Friends' Circle, you are part of the lively cultural life of the LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen. With free admission to the exhibitions all year round, you can enjoy art and culture as often as you like. You will be personally invited to all exhibition openings, programs and lectures. Members of the Friends' Circle receive discounts on many of the varied events. Tickets for excursions and special programs can be reserved for members first. The program can include a look behind the scenes of the museum's work as well as a visit to friendly RuhrKunstMuseen in the local area.

RED HEELS – a sculpture by Heiner Meyer for the LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen as part of the exhibition

20.03.2021

RED HEELS is the name of the work that will greet people on Konrad-Adenauer-Allee in front of the LUDWIGGALERIE and in front of Oberhausen Castle. The German and internationally renowned pop artist Heiner Meyer came up with the design and erected a large, red pyramid of high-heeled women's shoes. High heels in fashionable shapes are stacked up to form a dancing formation, referencing the world of objects in pop art and developing a charm all of their own. XXL consumer products that set a design accent and spiral into the sky.

This sculpture was only made possible by civic engagement. Companies in and around Oberhausen made this large form a reality. Essen-based Klöckner & Co. donated the steel (6 tons, after all!). Franken Apparatebau from Oberhausen-Sterkrade made the cutout and coordinated the implementation of the ton-heavy project. The Diekmann engineering office calculated the extremely complicated statics. The Essen-based company wefa, Westdeutsche Farben GmbH, mixed the special paint especially for RED HEELS. Ferdinand Hövelmann Spedition GmbH from Dinslaken provided the heavy transporter and the cranes that are essential for the installation come from the Jaromin company. All of these complicated trades were carried out for the LUDWIGGALERIE as a grant. This shows the real interest people have in the local museum and of course in the wonderful location of Oberhausen Castle.

The Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE, particularly the first chairwoman Jutta Kruft-Lohrengel, are also extremely committed to the project. A crowdfunding campaign with the commitment of numerous citizens also provided financial support - with sponsorship from evo. And the city of Oberhausen made it possible to set up the gallery quickly and without red tape by obtaining all the necessary permits.

Thanks to this extraordinary commitment, we can present the sculpture RED HEELS, a new artistic eye-catcher and hopefully soon a new landmark for Oberhausen, from Friday, March 19, 2021.

With Heiner Meyer's shoe work, the LUDWIGGALERIE gains a large piece of art in a prominent public space. In the future, even in times of restricted viewing of art, three-dimensional design will always be on display in Oberhausen for everyone and free of charge. The shoe, an item of clothing that affects us all, will now permanently characterize one of the most historic places in Oberhausen.

Family Day

09.02.2020

▶ Photo-Music-Family-Day

photo session fun and games in the session room

Free in conjunction with museum admission

Excursion to the Sauerland and Witten

11.05.2019

On May 11, 2019, numerous members of the circle of friends took part in the excursion to the Oelinghausen Monastery (Sauerland) and the Märkisches Museum Witten. Led by Dr. Christine Vogt, they first visited the Oelinghausen Monastery. The impressive historic church from 1174 is home to very remarkable works of art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. One of the items on loan in the exhibition Anna teaches Maria to read comes from the monastery.

This was followed by a visit to the exhibition B 1 - Constructors of artistic form with a guided tour by the director of the Märkisches Museum and curator of the exhibition Christoph Kohl. With the visit to the Märkisches Museum Witten, the circle of friends continued the series of trips to the RuhrKunstMuseen houses.

Museum festival for the 20th anniversary of the LUDWIGGALERIE

23.09.2018

On Sunday, September 23, 2018, the LUDWIGGALERIE celebrated its 20th birthday with a large MUSEUM ANNIVERSARY PARTY. The extensive program consisted of special tours with Oberhausen personalities such as Apostolos Tsalastras, the head of the cultural department of the city of Oberhausen, Jutta Kruft-Lohrengel, the first chairwoman of the Friends' Circle, or Grandpa Hausen, who has long since become Oberhausen's mascot with his funny manner.

A round table discussion with Burkard Drescher, the former mayor of the city of Oberhausen, Jeanette Schmitz, the former managing director of Schloss Oberhausen GmbH, Walter Queins, the former managing director of the Peter and Irene Ludwig Foundation Aachen, Bernhard Mensch, the former director of the LUDWIGGALERIE, Prof. Dr. Peter Pachnicke, the former curator of the LUDWIGGALERIE and Dr. Christine Vogt, the director of the LUDWIGGALERIE, addressed the development from the municipal gallery to the LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen.

Another guest of honour was the artist Matthias Beckmann. Among other things, he designed postcards that visitors wrote on site and sent out into the world.

A large art auction in aid of the Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE took place with Bernhard Elsemann, the 2nd Chairman of the Friends' Circle, and Director Dr. Christine Vogt as auctioneers.

Curator Rainer Schlautmann led a tour of the STOFFWECHSEL exhibition in the Little Castle. The art library invited visitors to browse. The musical duo DON & RAY performed on double bass, electric piano and saxophone. In memory of the large exhibition Zu[m] Tisch! in 2010, there was coffee and cake.

There were hands-on activities such as gesture play and gestural painting at the painting school's stand. The children were also able to try their hand at drypoint etching and embossing.

Excursion to Mülheim an der Ruhr

11.11.2017

On November 11, 2017, the members of the circle of friends visited the Mülheim an der Ruhr Art Museum. The director, Dr. Beate Reese, guided those present through the exhibition "Far from the big cities. Expressionism of the 1920s." Dr. Christine Vogt led the anniversary presentation "Emil Nolde on his 150th birthday. Studio exhibition in the Ziegler collection." She also introduced the participants to the Mülheim collection, which shows graphics by Otto Pankok.

With the visit to the Mülheim an der Ruhr Art Museum, the Friends' Circle continued the series of trips to the RuhrKunstMuseen buildings.

Wall of Wishes – Sponsors Wanted!

01.01.2017

Become a sponsor of Beuys, Jim Dine or Ralph Ruthe? The LUDWIGGALERIE is now looking for supporters to purchase important art from Pop Art to photography and comics for its own collection. On the "Wall of Wishes" in the exhibition "CONGRATULATIONS - 5 Years of Friends" in the Cabinet, interested parties can look at the works and take their time to choose which ones they would like to support financially.

Some pictures are to be purchased specifically for the exhibition "LET'S BUY IT! Art and Shopping" taking place in January. The sponsors will be mentioned by name in the exhibition.

Anyone interested can contact Nina Dunkmann on site at the information desk next to the museum shop or by calling 0208 41249 18.

The LUDWIGGALERIE is looking forward to many enthusiastic sponsors and new art for the expansion of the Oberhausen collection!

Anniversary: ​​The Friends Circle is 5 years old!

26.10.2016

Five years have flown by – and the LUDWIGGALERIE Friends’ Circle is already celebrating its first small anniversary. Congratulations!

Many purchases, framing, publications, museum education projects and valuable restorations would not have been possible without the generous support of the Friends. The LUDWIGGALERIE collection is now pleased to include works from the exhibitions EVE ARNOLD, HERLINDE KOELBL, HAIR!, GREEN CITY and ULF K. In addition, paintings and graphics were restored that were on display last year in the exhibition The O. Collection - Restored Works in New Splendor.

This was also made possible by the highly acclaimed sponsorship concept that the LUDWIGGALERIE first launched in 2014 for the paintings in the O. collection that were in need of restoration. Interested parties – whether members of the circle of friends or not – can become art sponsors for various amounts and thus make a very concrete contribution to the purchase of a new painting.

Supporters are now being sought again! In the small castle's cabinet, not only purchases made can be seen, but also a wall of wishes. In particular, for the upcoming exhibition LET'S BUY IT! in January 2017, various works by Joseph Beuys, Laas Abendroth and Klaus Staeck are waiting for sponsors. Come by, take a look and support the art in the LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen with a personal sponsorship!

The Friends' Circle supports the exhibition BRIGITTE KRAEMER

06.03.2016

As part of the exhibition BRIGITTE KRAEMER – Man and Car · The Booth · In Good Faith – Reportages and Photographs from 1985 to Today, which the LUDWIGGALERIE is showing from March 6 to June 12, 2016, a comprehensive catalogue book is being published. This was made possible with the support of the LUDWIGGALERIE Friends' Circle, who provided a generous financial contribution.

Excursion to Bochum to the underground museum

13.02.2016

On Saturday, February 13, 2016, many members of the LUDWIGGALERIE Friends' Circle accepted the offer of an excursion to the underground museum in Bochum. The excursion was accompanied by Dr. Christine Vogt.

Photo: Matthias Krüger, Oberhausen

The Friends' Circle offered an excursion to Münster

31.10.2015

On Saturday, October 31, 2015, a tour of the new LWL Museum for Art and Culture and a tour of the city center of Münster with its important churches and its significance as the venue for the sculpture projects with Dr. Christine Vogt took place.

Excursion to Dortmund to the Museum Ostwall in the Dortmunder U and to the Church of St. Petri

28.03.2015

On Saturday, March 28, 2015, the Friends' Circle went on an excursion to Dortmund under the leadership of Dr. Christine Vogt. After viewing the Golden Miracle in St. Petri Church, Prof. Dr. Wettengl, Director of the Ostwall Museum, led a tour of the exhibition "Noah's Ark - About Animals and Humans in Art."

Excursion to Hagen: Emil Schumacher Museum and Osthaus Museum

10.01.2015

Under the leadership of Dr. Christine Vogt, the Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE went on an excursion to Hagen on Saturday, January 10, 2015 to visit two more of the twenty RuhrArtMuseen. The curator of the Emil Schumacher Museum, Rouven Lotz, led a tour of the exhibition "Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - The Master of the Line," after which Dr. Christine Vogt introduced the Osthaus Museum to the members.

Successful Cosplay Day at the LUDWIGGALERIE

16.10.2014

With the support of the Friends' Circle, a Cosplay Day was held on Sunday, November 16, 2014 as part of the exhibition "STREICH AUF STREICH - 150 years of German-language comics since Max and Moritz". The enthusiastic participants took the opportunity to slip into the role of their favorite characters and present themselves to other cosplayers with their unusual costumes and living replicas of comic heroes. In addition, the manga artist Martina Peters introduced everyone interested to the art of manga drawing.

Excursion to three RuhrKunstMuseen

05.07.2014

On Saturday, July 5, 2014, the members of the circle of friends under the leadership of Dr. Christine Vogt visited three more of the twenty RuhrKunstMuseen as part of an excursion, this time in Duisburg the MKM Museum Küppersmühle, the Lehmbruck Museum and the Museum DKM.

The Friends’ Circle supports the “Factory Day”

03.05.2014

On May 3rd, the “Factory Day” took place as part of the exhibition “Andy Warhol – Pop Artist”, supported by the Friends’ Circle. Numerous children and young people aged 6 to 16 took advantage of the opportunity to discover the adventure of art with “serienDRUCK”, “egoPRINTS” and a “farbFABRIK”.

Excursion to three RuhrKunstMuseen in Marl, Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen

12.10.2013

Accompanied by Dr. Christine Vogt, the members of the Friends' Circle visited three Ruhr art museums on Saturday, October 12th. In the Glaskasten Marl sculpture museum, the participants received an introduction to the history of the museum and the current exhibition from director Georg Elben. The excursion then continued to the Recklinghausen Art Gallery, where Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Ullrich welcomed the visitors from Oberhausen. After the lunch break, a visit to the Gelsenkirchen Art Museum was on the agenda. Here, director Leane Schäfer gave a tour of the building and exhibition.

Meeting with the Art and Museum Society Bochum eV

28.09.2013

On Saturday, September 28, 2013, the Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE welcomed the Bochum Art and Museum Society to the LUDWIGGALERIE. Dr. Christine Vogt guided the guests from Bochum through the exhibition “HAIR! Hair in Art.”

Excursion to three RuhrKunstMuseen in Bochum

27.03.2013

On Thursday, April 27, 2013, the FRIENDS CIRCLE undertook an excursion to Bochum. There, under the expert guidance of their spokesperson Dr. Christine Vogt, the participants visited three of the 20 RuhrArtMuseums: the Bochum Art Museum, the Situation Kunst and the art collection of the Ruhr University (Campus Museum).

Ghost Day at Oberhausen Castle

17.02.2013

On Sunday, February 17, 2013, the LUDWIGGALERIE's CIRCLE OF FRIENDS organized an afternoon of shows, plays, songs and participation with the ghost hunters on icy trails, Hedwig Kümmelsaft, Tom Tomsky and Hugo MUG, as part of the exhibition "Cornelia Funke" in collaboration with the Oberhausen Theater under the motto "Ghost Day at Oberhausen Castle."

Day trip KLEVE AND SURROUNDINGS

28.10.2012

On Sunday, October 28, 2012, a day trip to Kleve, the old capital of the duchy of the same name, took place in cooperation with the museum association of the Suermondt-Ludwig Museum in Aachen. Despite the destruction of the Second World War, Kleve still has important architectural monuments and today presents itself as the cultural center of the rural Lower Rhine region.

Guided tour by curator Dr. Christine Vogt

24.10.2012

On October 24, 2012, Dr. Christine Vogt, Director of the LUDWIGGALERIE, invited the members of the circle of friends to an exclusive tour of the exhibition “MARILYN MONROE In Photographs by George Barris, Allan Grant, Milton H. Greene, Tom Kelley, Leif-Eric Nygård and Bert Stern – The Last Sitting”.

Study trip KRAKOW AND WARSAW

06.10.2012

From October 6th to 13th, 2012, the members of the Friends' Circle visited our neighboring country Poland as part of a study trip organized in cooperation with the museum association of the Suermondt-Ludwig Museum in Aachen. Poland has two capitals: one secret and one official, one old and one modern, one that was the capital for centuries in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and one that has been the capital for several centuries now: Krakow and Warsaw. Together, the two cities ideally symbolize the character of their country.

excursion to Düsseldorf

21.07.2012

On July 21, 2012, the members of the circle of friends visited the exhibition "El Greco and Modernism" in the Museum Kunstpalast as part of an excursion to Düsseldorf. After a guided tour by Sabine Falkenbach, Dr. Christine Vogt introduced the participants to the Museum Kunstpalast with its special architecture of the courtyard of honor and the permanent collection, and after a shared lunch in the Brauhaus Füchschen.

Museum Education Day

15.07.2012

On Sunday, July 15, 2012, the Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE held a museum education day for the first time. The aim of this event was to introduce a young target group to art and culture in an age-appropriate manner. The program included handicrafts such as creating your own room out of paper, but also a photo studio in which the children and young people could put together their dream room using all kinds of furnishings.

excursion to Aachen

05.05.2012

On May 5, 2012, the Friends' Circle took an excursion to Aachen under the leadership of Dr. Christine Vogt. The first stop on the program was a visit to the exhibition "Elegance and Rough Manners - The Dutch Painter Cornelis Bega" in the Suermondt-Ludwig Museum, followed by a walk through Aachen's city center with an introduction to the historic city center. The participants then visited the current collection presentation in the Ludwig Forum for International Art.

Donation of frames to the LUDWIGGALERIE by the Friends

10.02.2012

Following the principle of "preservation, collection, care and presentation of cultural assets", the Friends of the LUDWIGGALERIE - pictured is the first chairwoman Jutta Kruft-Lohrengel - made it possible to purchase new frames for three works by Otto Pankok and one work by Klaus Voglesang on February 1, 10. The works, which were previously in the LUDWIGGALERIE archive, were given specially made frames due to their oversized format.