mumok – Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation Vienna

The mumok – Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation Vienna is in the heart of the MuseumsQuartier, one of the largest art and culture complexes in Europe. Opened in 2001, the museum impresses not only with its monolithic facade of anthracite basalt lava but also with one of the most important collections of modern and contemporary art in Central Europe. The collection holds around 10,000 works by more than 1,600 artists, including works by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Yoko Ono, Günter Brus, Roy Lichtenstein and many more. The mumok presents changing exhibitions focusing on Pop Art, Fluxus, Viennese Actionism and current media and conceptual art. Its close link between theory and practice deserves special mention: artist talks, workshops, lectures and Family Days make the museum a place of lively debate. Another highlight is the in-house mumok kino series, which shows an innovative film program. On the ground floor, the "café restaurant HANS" invites you to linger. The museum store offers a curated selection of catalogs, design objects and original gift ideas. If you appreciate architectural landmarks, you will also love the sculptural presence of the building – it was designed by the ortner&ortner Baukunst studio and is one of the most striking museum buildings in the German-speaking world. The mumok appeals both to those interested in art history and to curious visitors looking for a contemporary approach to the art of the 20th and 21st centuries.