Museum Brandhorst exhibition reveals military past of Munich's Kunstareal
The Museum Brandhorst has unveiled an exhibition called 'Carrying,' showcasing works from various contemporary artists like Hélène Alas and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. The exhibition extends across the museum’s indoor and outdoor spaces, incorporating pieces in historically significant locations, including the former Prinz-Arnulf-Kaserne, established in 1826. This site, known as 'Türkenkaserne,' reflects the intertwining of military history and artistic expression. The exhibition emphasizes the relationship between cultural and military influence, featuring architectural installations, multimedia art, performances, and paintings that engage with the public and the surrounding environment of the museum, which is situated near other notable art institutions.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Carrying' at Museum Brandhorst
- Works by Hélène Alas, Cana Bilir-Meier, Louise Lawler, Kate Newby, Tiffany Sia, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Leyla Yenirce
- Site was formerly Prinz-Arnulf-Kaserne (Türkenkaserne) built 1826
- Barracks name references Ottoman prisoners of war in Bavaria
- Exhibition includes architectural interventions, performances, paintings, sound and film works
- Museum Brandhorst located in Kunstareal Munich with Pinakothek der Moderne
- Project activates spaces inside and outside the museum
- Interrogates entanglement of military and cultural power
Entities
Artists
- Hélène Alas
- Cana Bilir-Meier
- Louise Lawler
- Kate Newby
- Tiffany Sia
- Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
- Leyla Yenirce
Institutions
- Museum Brandhorst
- Pinakothek der Moderne
- Kunstareal Munich
Locations
- Munich
- Germany
- Prinz-Arnulf-Kaserne
- Türkenkaserne
- Ottoman Empire
- Bavaria