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    Eine Frau und ein Kind stehen vor einem farbenfrohen Gemälde mit gelben und grünen Formen in einer Kunstgalerie, wobei die Frau lächelt und mit dem Kind spricht.

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    Ein buntes, abstraktes Gemälde zeigt Menschen mit Hüten, einen großen Papagei, einen Elefanten und Bäume mit gelbem Laub. Die Szene ist lebendig und surreal mit kühnen Pinselstrichen und leuchtenden Farben.

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    Zwei junge Mädchen sitzen an einem Tisch in einem hellen Raum. Die eine zeichnet konzentriert auf dem Papier, während die andere lächelt und aufschaut. Auf dem Tisch liegen Malutensilien verstreut, und durch die großen Fenster sieht man draußen Bäume.

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    Ein modernes Steingebäude mit großen Glasfenstern steht auf einer Wiese, umgeben von Bäumen und Bergen unter einem teilweise bewölkten Himmel.
    Drei Esel mit blauen und violetten Farbtönen stehen dicht beieinander vor einem Hintergrund aus grünen Feldern, blauen Bergen und einem rosa Himmel in einem abstrakten, expressionistischen Malstil.

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    Modernity at the Zoo
    29 June – 09 November 2025

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    An abstract painting depicts people in hats, colorful trees, an elephant, and a large parrot in the foreground, all rendered in bold, expressive brushstrokes with warm yellows, reds, and browns.

    August Macke, Small Zoological Garden in Brown and Yellow, 1912, Tempera on cardboard, Museum Frieder Burda, Baden-Baden

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    Abstract painting in vibrant colors featuring angular shapes and swirling lines that form three stylized, horned animals resembling antelopes, set against a dynamic background of greens, reds, and blues.

    Franz Marc, Gazelles, 1913 – 1914, Tempera on cardboard, Franz Marc Museum, Kochel a. See, Dauerleihgabe aus Privatbesitz, Foto: collecto.art

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    A colorful, expressive painting of a large lion with intense eyes standing over its prey, a small antelope, set against a dark, abstract background. The artwork uses bold brushstrokes and vivid colors.

    Oskar Kokoschka, Tigon, 1926, Oil on canvas, Belvedere, Wien, Foto: Johannes Stoll, © Fondation Oskar Kokoschka / VG Bildkunst, Bonn 2025

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    A painting shows a girl with brown hair in a white dress standing among purple trees and green foliage, accompanied by two large blue birds in a dreamy, impressionistic landscape.

    August Macke, Girl with Blue Birds, 1914, Oil on canvas, Kunstmuseum Bonn, Dauerleihgabe aus Privatsammlung seit 2022, Courtesy Lempertz, Foto: Fine Art Images - ARTOTHEK

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    Five abstract, elongated monkeys with reddish-brown fur move through a jungle of large green leaves, with angular red mountains and a pink sky in the background. The painting features bold colors and sharp lines.

    Franz Marc, Monkey Frieze, 1911, Oil on canvas, Hamburger Kunsthalle, Foto: bpk | Hamburger Kunsthalle | Elke Walford

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    Ein Orang-Utan mit rötlich-braunem Fell sitzt im Vordergrund, während ein bärtiger Mann in einem hellen Hemd dahinter steht. Das Gemälde verwendet lockere, ausdrucksstarke Pinselstriche und warme Farben.

    Max Slevogt, The Orangutan »Seemann« with his Keeper, ca. 1901, Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

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    Paul Klimsch, Max Slevogt Painting the Parrot Man, 1901, Girl with Blue Birds, Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

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    An older man stands on a path with one arm raised and a toy hobby horse in his other hand; children and adults are visible in the background among greenery.

    Max Liebermann, Th Parrot Man, 1900 (1901), Oil on canvas, Privatsammlung

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    A small, textured bronze sculpture of a standing llama with elongated legs and neck, shown against a plain light gray background.

    Renée Sintenis, Young Lama, 1924, Bronze, Sammlung Karl H. Knauff, Berlin, © VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2025

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    A black and white photo of two walruses underwater, one positioned directly behind the other. Both face the camera, showing their whiskered snouts and rounded bodies in a calm, close composition.

    Friedrich Seidenstücker, Walrusses, 1925-1935, Foto, Stiftung Ann und Jürgen Wilde, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, Munich, Copyright: bpk / Friedrich Seidenstücker

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    Gabriel von Max, Monkeys as Art Critics, 1889, Oil on canvas, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, Munich, Copyright: bpk / Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen

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    About Jessica Keilholz-Busch, Director Franz Marc Museums

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    Eine Frau mit glattem blondem Haar, die ein schwarzes langärmeliges Oberteil trägt, steht mit verschränkten Armen vor einer schlichten weißen Wand, lächelt leicht und schaut in die Kamera.

    Jessica-Keilholz-Busch, Director, © Elias Hassos

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    A woman with blonde hair tied back, wearing a white top and beige skirt, stands smiling in front of a colorful painting of blue donkeys on a wall.

    Jessica-Keilholz-Busch, Director, © erlebe-bayern - Dietmar Denger

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    Black and white portrait of a man in profile, wearing a dark coat with a textured collar, a white shirt, and a patterned tie, looking to the right with a neutral expression.

    Portrait Franz Marc, 1913 © Franz Marc Museum

    Upcoming
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    Untamed Colours, Free Spirit. 120 Years of »Die Brücke«

    23 November to 1 March 2026 (tbc)

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    Fünf Frauen in blauen Trikots treten auf einem hell erleuchteten Zirkustrapez auf, umgeben von kantigen gelben und grünen Formen, während unten eine abstrakte Menschenmenge zusieht. Das Gemälde ist mit kühnen, ausdrucksstarken Pinselstrichen gemalt.

    Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Blue Acrobats, 1914, on permanent loan from a private collection, photo © Collecto.art

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    Ein impressionistisches Gemälde zeigt vier nackte Gestalten an einem Seeufer: zwei waten im Wasser, eine sitzt im Gras und eine ruht. Sie sind von üppigen grünen Pflanzen umgeben, im Hintergrund sind ein Boot und zwei Figuren auf dem See zu sehen.

    Otto Mueller, Bathers, 1920, Franz Marc Museum, on permanent loan from a private collection, photo: © Collecto.art

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    Ein Gemälde mit zwei Figuren in der Nähe eines Flusses: Die eine paddelt in einem kleinen Boot im Wasser, während die andere am Ufer steht. Die Szene befindet sich in einem üppigen grünen Wald mit hohen, stilisierten Bäumen.

    Erich Heckel, Park Lake, 1914, Franz Marc Museum, Kochel a. See, on permanent loan from a private collection, photo: © Collecto.art

    BlauRaum - Atelierhaus

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    Ein modernes Gebäude mit Glaswänden und vertikalen blauen Paneelen steht inmitten von Herbstbäumen, in denen bunte Kunstwerke zu sehen sind. Im Hintergrund erheben sich Berge unter einem klaren Himmel.

    Franz Marc Museum – BlauRaum, exterior view Architecture: Wolfgang Kortüm, g41 Architekten, with Christian Benoit, Kalckhoff Benoit Landscape Architects Photo: Florian Holzherr

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    A modern, minimalist hallway with light wood walls and built-in storage, a metal railing around a staircase, a large window, and hooks for hanging items. Sunlight streams in, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

    Franz Marc Museum – BlauRaum, inerior view Architecture: Wolfgang Kortüm, g41 Architekten, with Christian Benoit, Kalckhoff Benoit Landscape Architects Photo: Florian Holzherr

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    A modern hallway with light wood walls and ceiling, large skylights, a concrete floor, built-in wooden storage with coat hooks, and a black railing on the left side. Natural light fills the space.

    Franz Marc Museum – BlauRaum, inerior view Architecture: Wolfgang Kortüm, g41 Architekten, with Christian Benoit, Kalckhoff Benoit Landscape Architects Photo: Florian Holzherr

    Franz Marc Museum – BlauRaum, inerior view Architecture: Wolfgang Kortüm, g41 Architekten, with Christian Benoit, Kalckhoff Benoit Landscape Architects Photo: Florian Holzherr

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    Minimalist, modern kitchen with light wood walls and ceiling, light grey cabinets, built-in appliances, and an empty open space with a large window on the right. The room has a clean, uncluttered look.

    Franz Marc Museum – BlauRaum, inerior view Architecture: Wolfgang Kortüm, g41 Architekten, with Christian Benoit, Kalckhoff Benoit Landscape Architects Photo: Florian Holzherr

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    A spacious, modern room with large sliding glass doors opening to a sunlit patio, surrounded by metal railings and lush green trees outside. The interior features light wood walls and a smooth grey floor.

    Franz Marc Museum – BlauRaum, exterior view Architecture: Wolfgang Kortüm, g41 Architekten, with Christian Benoit, Kalckhoff Benoit Landscape Architects Photo: Florian Holzherr

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    A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, large windows overlooking trees and greenery, and blue-striped walls, allowing natural light to fill the open, spacious setting.

    Franz Marc Museum – BlauRaum, exterior view Architecture: Wolfgang Kortüm, g41 Architekten, with Christian Benoit, Kalckhoff Benoit Landscape Architects Photo: Florian Holzherr

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    A row of gray seat cushions lines a low orange stone wall in front of a chain-link fence, with trees and a modern stone building in the background.

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    Colorful drawing of a seated snake charmer in striped red pants, playing a wind instrument to a rising snake. Three figures in robes and hats watch in the background. Handwritten text appears at the bottom.

    Else Lasker-Schüler, he Snake Worshipper on the Marketplace of Thebes, circa 1912, Franz Marc Museum, Franz Marc Stiftung, Schenkung der Miterbengemeinschaft nach Etta Stangl, © Collecto.art

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    An impressionist-style painting shows five people in a park. Two men in suits, two women (one holding a white parasol), and a child stand near a tree with vibrant green, yellow, and blue foliage.

    August Macke, Grand Promenade, 1914, Franz Marc Museum, on permanaet loan from a private collection, © Collecto.art

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    Expressionist painting of a person with a green face, large green eyes, and pink cheeks, wearing a red top and dark headscarf, set against a textured blue background. The figure looks upward with a somber expression.

    Alexej von Jawlensky, The Hunchback, 1911, Franz Marc Museum, on permanaet loan from a private collection, © Collecto.art

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    Four horses with orange and yellow tones stand in a green, grassy landscape with rolling hills and trees. The painting uses soft, blended brushstrokes and vibrant colors, creating a dreamy, impressionistic scene.

    Franz Marc, Great Landscape I, 1910, Franz Marc Museum, Stiftung Etta und Otto Stangl, © Collecto.art

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    Three colorful pears, partially covered in white snow, sit against a gradient blue-green background. The snow creates soft shadows and mounds, and the pears vibrant red, green, and orange hues contrast with the white.

    Franz Marc, Haytacks in the Snow, 1911, Franz Marc Museum, Franz Marc Stiftung, Ankauf gefördert durch Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Kulturstiftung der Länder, Bayerische Landesstifung, EON AG, Ernst von Siemens Kunststiftung, Landesstelle für die nichtstaatlichen Museen in Bayern, Wilhelm von Finck Stiftung, © Collecto.art

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    Abstract painting with bold, curved shapes in red, green, blue, yellow, and pink on a textured background. The composition features overlapping arches and dynamic brushstrokes creating a sense of movement.

    Franz Marc, Small Composition IV, 1914, Franz Marc Museum, Franz Marc Stiftung, © Collecto.art

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    A colorful painting shows a person paddling a canoe on a calm river, surrounded by lush, green trees with bold, expressive brushstrokes and a blue sky overhead.

    Erich Heckel, Park Lake, 1914, Franz Marc Museum, Leihgabe aus Privatbesitz, © Collecto.art

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    Abstract painting with overlapping geometric shapes in green, red, yellow, blue, and black tones, creating a dynamic and fragmented composition with hints of figures and sweeping motion.

    Franz Marc, Springendes Pferd, 1912 Franz Marc Museum, Dauerleihgabe aus Privatbesitz, © Collecto.art

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    Abstract painting of a village scene with colorful houses featuring red roofs, a tall church steeple, snowy ground, and blue sky, all depicted with bold brushstrokes and expressive colors.

    Gabriele Münter, Schneeheuhaufen vor Murnauer Kirche, um 1910, Franz Marc Museum, Dauerleihgabe aus Privatbesitz VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2019/2020, © Walter Bayer, München

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    A woman in a blue corset and pink dress brushes her blonde hair in front of a mirror, while an older gray-haired man peeks over her shoulder from below. The background is blue, and the scene has a painterly style.

    Paul Klee, Ansicht von Kairuan, 1914, Franz Marc Museum, permanent loan from a private coellection © Collecto.art

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    Abstract watercolor painting depicting a cityscape with domed buildings in warm pink, orange, and purple hues, accented by touches of blue and green. The style is geometric and impressionistic.

    Robert Delaunay, St. Severin Nr. 6, 1910, Franz Marc Museum, permanent loanCourtesy W. Wittrock, Berlin, © Collecto.art

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    Abstract painting of a cathedral interior with tall, pointed arches in green, blue, and yellow hues, creating a sense of light and depth with bold, dynamic brushstrokes.

    Wassily Kandinsky, St. Georg, 1910, Franz Marc Museum, permanent loan, Courtesy W. Wittrock, Berlin, © Collecto.art

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    Abstract painting with bold, curving lines, patches of green, blue, red, and yellow, and overlapping organic shapes, creating a sense of movement and energy against a mostly light background.

    Paul Klee, Der Polizeihund wird in Wut versetzt - damit er die Spur verfolgt (Postkarte an Franz Marc, 26.09.1913), Franz Marc Museum, © Collecto.art

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    A childlike line drawing of a smiling, crowned human figure with outstretched arms, walking a long-legged animal on a leash. There is handwritten German text above and below the illustration.

    Franz Marc, Rotes und blaues Pferd, (Postkarte von Maria Marc an Lily Klee, 18.4.1913), Franz Marc Museum, © Collecto.art

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    Abstract watercolor painting with vibrant colors depicting a red horse grazing near a blue animal, with a mountain, trees, clouds, and a bold red border surrounding the scene.

    Franz Marc, Postkarte von Franz Marc an Paul Klee, 8.11.1913, mit Illustration von Franz Marc, Drei Pferde in Landschaft mit Häusern, Franz Marc Museum, © Collecto.art

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    Abstract painting featuring horses in bold, angular shapes with vibrant colors including red, yellow, blue, and green, set against a neutral background. The style is expressive and dynamic, with visible brushstrokes.

    Franz Marc, Sechs Affen (Postkarte von Franz Marc an Paul Klee, 29.5.1913), Franz Marc Museum, © Collecto.art

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    Four abstractly painted monkeys sit on the ground, holding long sticks with blue flags attached, against a plain beige background. Their poses suggest action or teamwork.

    Franz Marc, Gelber Löwe, blaues Pferd (Postkarte von Maria Marc an Lily Klee, 22.3.1914), Franz Marc Museum, © Collecto.art

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    Abstract painting of a yellow lion facing three blue wolves or dogs, set against a background of swirling, colorful brushstrokes in pink, blue, and yellow. The style is expressive and impressionistic.

    Franz Marc, Sonatine für Geige und Klavier, (Postkarte von Franz Marc an Lily Klee, 7.2.1913), Franz Marc Museum, © Collecto.art

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    Abstract watercolor painting with geometric mountain shapes, vivid colors, and angular lines. Includes a crescent moon, a red horse, clouds, and green, yellow, and red elements on a white background. Handwritten text at the bottom.

    Adolf Erbslöh, Brannenburg, 1911 Franz Marc Museum, on long-term loan from a private collection © Collecto.art

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    A colorful, abstract painting of a mountain landscape with geometric shapes in blue, green, and pink tones, and a dramatic, cloudy sky above.

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    A modern building with a green roof sits among dense trees, overlooking a lake with mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Franz Marc Museum with museum park and a view of Lake Kochel, © erlebe-bayern - Dietmar Denger

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    A white house with a gray roof sits among lush green trees, with mountains in the background and a partly cloudy sky overhead. Two people walk on a path in the grassy yard.

    Franz Marc Museum with museum park and a view of Lake Kochel © erlebe-bayern - Dietmar Denger

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    A white, three-story house with balconies sits on a green lawn under a blue sky. A curved path leads to the house, and a modern, abstract sculpture stands in the yard. Trees surround the property.

    Franz Marc Museum with Museum Park© erlebe-bayern - Dietmar Denger

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    A modern building stands behind trees on a grassy hill, with a sign in the foreground reading Franz Marc Museum and an arrow pointing left. The sky is clear and sunny.

    © Franz Marc Museum, photo: Doris Leuschner

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    A modern, minimalist building with light stone walls and large glass windows stands on a green lawn. Trees and another building are nearby, and people are seated under umbrellas on a terrace.

    © Franz Marc Museum, Foto: Doris Leuschner

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    A modern building with light stone walls and a large, glass-walled overhanging room. Trees and greenery surround the structure under a blue sky, with a curved pathway in the foreground.

    © Franz Marc Museum, photo: Doris Leuschner

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    A modern building with light-colored brick walls, tall vertical windows, and illuminated interior. There are potted plants near a gray door, and trees can be seen in the background.

    © Franz Marc Museum, Foto: Doris Leuschner

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    A white house with balconies sits atop a grassy hill, reflected clearly in a small, calm pond surrounded by green grass and trees under a blue sky.

    © Franz Marc Museum, photo: Doris Leuschner

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    Outdoor terrace of a building with white tables and chairs, large closed umbrellas, and potted plants, surrounded by green trees and mountains visible in the background under a clear sky.

    © Franz Marc Museum, photo: Verena Kathrein

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    A paved path curves through a green park, bordered by white stone slabs and low bushes. In the distance, there is a sculpture surrounded by trees and grass under a clear blue sky.

    © Franz Marc Museum, photo: Doris Leuschner

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    A modern, light gray building with a single window is partially visible behind lush green trees and grass, along a curving paved path on a sunny day. A small rainbow lens flare appears near the top left.

    © Franz Marc Museum, photo: Doris Leuschner

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    A person sits in a chair facing large floor-to-ceiling windows, looking out at green trees, mountains, and a partly cloudy sky. Natural light fills the modern, serene space.

    Franz Marc Museum, View from the panorama room, © erlebe-bayern - Dietmar Denger

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    A person walks through a modern art gallery with large circular ceiling lights, wooden floors, and several colorful paintings on cream-colored walls. A large window shows greenery outside.

    Franz Marc Museum, View of an exhibition room © erlebe-bayern - Dietmar Denger

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    A woman and a boy sit together on a bench in an art gallery, looking at artwork on the walls, while another boy walks in the background. The room has wood flooring and modern paintings displayed.

    Franz Marc Museum, View of an exhibition room © oberbayern.de, Tobias Köhler

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    A modern art gallery with wooden floors displays two colorful paintings on white walls. One painting on a black stand features blue-toned figures; a window in the background reveals greenery outside.

    © Franz Marc Museum, Photo: Doris Leuschner

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    A group of children stand in a circle outdoors, facing each other, with a colorful ball in the center. An adult is standing nearby, holding a clipboard, supervising the activity. Trees and a building are in the background.

    © Franz Marc Museum, Photo: Doris Leuschner

    © Franz Marc Museum, Photo: Doris Leuschner

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    A group of children wearing paint-splattered smocks walk around an art gallery with framed paintings on white walls and wooden floors. Two large round lights hang from the ceiling.

    © Franz Marc Museum, Photo: Doris Leuschner

    © Franz Marc Museum, Foto: Doris Leuschner

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    Eight children stand outdoors on grass in a row, smiling and holding up sticks. They are dressed casually, some wearing hats, and there are trees and a wooden fence in the background.

    © Franz Marc Museum, Photo: Doris Leuschner

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    A group of children and an adult play an outdoor bowling game on a winding path, while three kids watch from inside a large metal sculpture in the background. Grass and trees surround the area.

    © Franz Marc Museum, Photo: Doris Leuschner

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    Children lay on a sloped path outside a white house, participating in an outdoor activity involving wooden frames and colorful balls on a lush green lawn surrounded by trees.

    © Franz Marc Museum, Photo: Doris Leuschner

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    Several children wearing green and brown costumes walk and play near a modern concrete building on a sunny day. One child faces the wall, while others are moving around on the pavement. Trees and grass are visible in the background.

    © Franz Marc Museum, Photo: Doris Leuschner

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    Three children paint and spray large, human-shaped figures covered in white material at a table in an art classroom. Paint cans and brushes are scattered on the table, and the kids are focused on their creative work.

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