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 Caricatura Museum für Komische Kunst — Frankfurt am Main, Germany Posted by:  prussel
N 50° 06.611 E 008° 41.119
32U E 477499 N 5550928
Quick Description: The Caricatura Museum für Komische Kunst in Frankfurt exhibits works of comical art, mainly text, drawings and sculptures by artists of the "Neue Frankfurter Schule"
Location: Hessen, Germany
Date Posted: 3/1/2012 11:59:21 PM
Waymark Code: WMDWFF
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Long Description: 
Das Caricatura Museum wurde am 1. Oktober 2008 als eigenständige Abteilung Caricatura des Historischen Museums in Frankfurt eröffnet. Es befindet sich im Leinwandhaus, eines der wenigen Steinhäuser der Gotik in Frankfurt. Das Wahrzeichen der Caricatura ist eine vor dem Gebäude stehende, von Hans Traxler gestaltete Elchskulptur aus Bronze mit Trenchcoat, Weste und Hut.
In Rahmen der Dauerausstellung sind Texte, Zeichnungen und Plastiken von Künstlern der Neuen Frankfurter Schule (von F.W. Bernstein, Robert Gernhardt, Chlodwig Poth, Hans Traxler und F.K. Waechter) zu sehen. Daneben richtet das Museum Wechselausstellungen aus und veranstaltet Lesungen und Buchvorstellungen.
The Caricatura Museum was established on October 1st, 2008 as an independent department Caricatura of the Historical Museum in Frankfurt. It is located in the Leinwandhaus, one of the few stone buildings of the Gothic in Frankfurt. The landmark of the Caricatura is moose sculpture made of bronze with a trench coat, vest and hat designed by Hans Traxler, standing in front of the building.
In the the permanent collection are texts, drawings and sculptures by the artists of the Neue Frankfurter Schule (F.W. Bernstein, Robert Gernhardt, Chlodwig Poth, Hans Traxler and F.K. Waechter). In addition the Museum organizes temporary exhibitions, readings and book presentations.
Quelle / source: Caricatura Museum, wikipedia
Name: caricatura museum frankfurt, Museum für Komische Kunst
Location:
Weckmarkt 17
D 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Phone Number: +49 69 21230161
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Public
Hours of operation:
Tue, Thu – Sun: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Wed: 10.00 am – 9.00 pm
Monday closed
for special opening hours and public holidays see website
Admission Fee: 5,00 € / 2,50 €
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: no
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