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.

Press

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Current
Exhibition

Imagination & Form
26 April – 26 July 2026

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Colorful impressionist painting of a cityscape with leafy green and pink trees, red-roofed buildings, and a blue sky, reminiscent of works seen at Presse Franz Marc Museum. A vibrant street scene peeks through the lush urban architecture.

Adolf Erbslöh, Spring (View from the Studio), 1909, Hamburger Kunsthalle, Loan from a private collection, © bpk / Christoph Irrgang

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Colorful, abstract painting of mountains under a dynamic, cloudy sky, vibrant green trees in the foreground, and blue and purple hues on dramatic peaks—reminiscent of works featured at Presse Franz Marc Museum.

Adolf Erbslöh, Mountains, 1911, Private collection, photo: Karen Bartsch

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A vase with purple flowers sits on a windowsill, framed by sheer curtains. Beyond, a cityscape with domed rooftops unfolds in soft, muted colors—an image reminiscent of scenes captured by the Presse Franz Marc Museum.

Adolf Erbslöh, Studio Window (View from the Studio in Karlsruhe), 1908, Private collection, photo: Karl & Faber Kunstauktionen

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A cubist-style painting of a forest with angular, geometric green trees and dark shadows, echoing the landscapes often featured at the Presse Franz Marc Museum, with hills or mountains beneath a bright greenish-yellow sky.

Adolf Erbslöh, Park (The Dancing Trees), 1921, Private collection, photo: Karl & Faber Kunstauktionen

Portrait Jessica Keilholz-Busch

About Jessica Keilholz-Busch, Director Franz Marc Museums

↓ CV Jessica Keilholz-Busch

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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

Highlights from
the Collection

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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, Etta und Otto Stangl Foundation, © 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 Collection, © 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 Foundation, © 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, Leaping Horse, 1912, Franz Marc Museum, permanent loan from a private collection, © Collecto.art

BlauRaum

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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, interior 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, interior 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