Museum
The cornerstones for the MdbK were laid in 1858 when members of the Leipziger Kunstverein realized their ambition to establish a museum in cooperation with a civic foundation. Over 150 years later, the MdbK is filled with history, reflecting Leipzig as a city of art.
History
Maximilian Speck von Sternburg was one of the great admirers of art in the 19th century. Marion Bühler-Brockhaus and her husband gathered a significant collection of French 19th century paintings. Harald Falckenberg of Hamburg is one of the best-known collectors of the present age. Together, they – and many others – align with a tradition that dates more than 150 years back: in 1848, the Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig was founded by merchants, publishers, traders and bankers of the city. From that point in time onwards, numerous collectors have followed in their footsteps, contributing to the museum through bestowments and foundations. Their passion for art and their individual focal points are still perceivable in tours around the collection.
Architecture
Designed by Berlin architects Hufnagel / Pütz / Rafaelian, the 36-meter high glass cube peeks out of the surrounding structures. Courtyards and terraces surround the museum complex and blend into the city through adoption of the architectural style of the Leipzig passages. The generosity of space inside is uniquely defined through its play with different visual axes and an outlook onto the urban landscape. The material fusion of glass, concrete, limestone and oak mark the interior, endowing it with a vibrant appeal. The presentation of contemporary artworks and installations that are integrated into the design of our corridors, terraces, and courtyards demonstrate a skilful meeting of art and architecture.
Library
The MdbK has a reference library with free access for everyone. Staff is always available to assist you with the use of our resources. If you wish to conduct extensive research in our library, please give us a call beforehand.
One of Germany’s largest museum libraries, our art historical collection comprises 100.000 items. The library’s origination dates back to the year 1837, when citizens of Leipzig founded the local art society, which would later also be responsible for the establishment of our museum. Our library is oriented towards suiting the museum’s collections, and draws contemporary literature about art from regional and international circles. A particular focus is set on art and culture from a time span between the 17th and the 19th century. Important source material for art historical literature ranges from guides about European art centers to contemporary monographs and a unique collection of rare exhibition catalogues. The library holds international collections catalogues, as well.
The library is open on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment (T: +49 341 216 999 56, M: sebastian.stumpe@leipzig.de).
Contact
Team MdbK
Dr. Jeannette Stoschek, Deputy Director, Head of Collections
Gabriele Pätow, Secretary to the Director
+49 341 216 999 20
gabriele.paetow@leipzig.de
Dr. Sabine Hoffmann, Academic Assistant to the Director
+49 341 216 999 19
sabine.hoffmann@leipzig.de
Dr. Sylva Dörfer, Head of Communication and Participation
+49 341 216 999 50
sylva.doerfer@leipzig.de
MdbK [in transit]
Sithara Weeratunga, Agent for Diversity / 360° - Programme of the German Federal Cultural Foundation
+49 341 216 999 51
sithara.weeratunga@leipzig.de
Olga Vostretsova, Agent for Diversity / 360° - Programme of the German Federal Cultural Foundation
+49 341 216 999 63
olga.vostretsova@leipzig.de
Collections
Dr. Jeannette Stoschek, Head of Graphic Collection
+49 341 216 999 40
jeannette.stoschek@leipzig.de
Dr. Jan Nicolaisen, Head of Painting and Sculpture
+49 341 216 999 45
jan.nicolaisen@leipzig.de
Dr. Marcus Andrew Hurttig, Curator of Painting 20th and 21st Century, 21st Century in drawings and prints
+49 341 216 999 17
marcus.hurttig@leipzig.de
Dr. Ulrike Saß, Provenance Research
+49 341 216 999 62
ulrike.sass@leipzig.de
Susanne Petri, Research Assistant, Documentation and Graphic 20th Century
+49 341 216 999 12
susanne.petri@leipzig.de
Sabine Schmidt, Staff member for Digitalisation, Reproductions and Digital Documentation
+49 341 216 999 18
sabine.schmidt@leipzig.de
Linda Wagner, Loan Management & Collection Registry
+49 341 216 999 28
registrars.mdbk@leipzig.de
Ulrike Milde, Loan Management & Collection Registry
+49 341 216 998 23
registrars.mdbk@leipzig.de
Marko Kloss, Collection Manager
+49 341 216 999 44
marko.kloss@leipzig.de
Uwe Wagner, Collection Manager
+49 341 216 999 31
uwe.wagner@leipzig.de
Aurelia Rager, Assistant Curator
+49 341 216 999 35
aurelia.rager@leipzig.de
Louise Charlotte Schmidt, Assistant Curator
+49 341 216 999 29
louisecharlotte.schmidt@leipzig.de
Restoration
Rüdiger Beck, Head
+49 341 216 999 25
ruediger.beck@leipzig.de
Antje Hake, Paintings Conservator
+49 341 216 999 61
antje.hake@leipzig.de
Sarah Storz, Paper Conservator
+49 341 216 999 22
sarah.storz@leipzig.de
Library & Artist Archive
Sebastian Stumpe, Librarian
+49 341 216 999 56
sebastian.stumpe@leipzig.de
External Collections / EVELYN RICHTER & URSULA ARNOLD ARCHIV of the Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung
Art Education
Carolin Rothmund, Head
+49 341 216 999 27
carolin.rothmund@leipzig.de
Hermine Brietzel, Art Mediator (on parental leave)
+49 341 216 999 49
hermine.brietzel@leipzig.de
Kirsten Lemm, Art Mediator
+49 341 216 999 58
kirsten.lemm@leipzig.de
Anna Jäger, Art Mediator, Booking Service
+49 341 216 999 23
anna.jaeger@leipzig.de
Lisa-Marie Pfefferkorn, Scientific Trainee
+49 341 216 999 49
lisa-marie.pfefferkorn@leipzig.de
Public Relations, Marketing & Event
Jörg Dittmer, Head
+49 341 216 999 42
joerg.dittmer@leipzig.de
Maria-Luise Kunze, Press and Online Communication
+ 49 341 216 999 26
maria-luise.kunze@leipzig.de
Dirk Kuntze, New Media
+ 49 341 216 995 30
dirk.kuntze@leipzig.de
Jule Bartsch, Visitor Services
+49 341 216 999 14
jule.bartsch@leipzig.de
Ulrike Otto, Press and Visitor Services
in Elternzeit / on parental leave
Helena Sophia Mackes, Scientific Trainee
+49 341 216 999 34
helenasophia.mackes@leipzig.de
Administration
Anne-Kathrin Herrmann, Head
+49 341 216 999 15
anne-kathrin.herrmann@leipzig.de
Janet Schirmer, Clerkess/ Museum shop
+49 341 216 999 36
janet.schirmer@leipzig.de
Security & Facility Management
Torsten Cech, Head
+49 341 216 999 30, Mobil: +49 175 2088018
torsten.cech@leipzig.de
Sven Hottenrott, Museum Carpenter
+49 341 216 999 38
sven.hottenrott@leipzig.de
Karsten Hummel, Building Services
+49 341 216 999 39
karsten.hummel@leipzig.de
Dennis Kuhn, Haustechniker
+49 341 216 999 39
dennis.kuhn@leipzig.de
