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 Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig 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.
Library opening hours:
| Wed | 1 pm - 8 pm |
Tue* and Thu* | 1 pm - 6 pm |
* For contact with the box office call +49 341 216 999 32
Contact
Team MdbK
Directorship
Dr. Stefan Weppelmann, Director
+49 341 216 999 20
Direction Office
Gabriele Pätow, Head
+49 341 216 999 20
gabriele.paetow@leipzig.de
Katrin Klietsch, Scientific Assistant
+49 341 216 999 19
katrin.klietsch@leipzig.de
Marian Reisinger, Trainee Curator
+49 341 216 999 29
marian.reisinger@leipzig.de
Sithara Weeratunga, Scientist MdbK in transit
+49 341 216 999 51
sithara.weeratunga@leipzig.de
Alexander Wilmschen, Trainee Curator
+49 341 216 999 35
alexander.wilmschen@leipzig.de
Collections
Dr. Jan Nicolaisen, Chiefcurator and Head of Paintings and Sculptures
+49 341 216 999 45
jan.nicolaisen@leipzig.de
Dr. Jeannette Stoschek, Head of collections | Chiefcurator of Graphic and Photographie | Deputy Director
+49 341 216 999 40
jeannette.stoschek@leipzig.de
Dr. Marcus Andrew Hurttig, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
+49 341 216 999 17
marcus.hurttig@leipzig.de
Susanne Petri, Scientist
+49 341 216 999 12
susanne.petri@leipzig.de
External Collections / EVELYN RICHTER & URSULA ARNOLD ARCHIV of the Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung
Dr. Jeannette Stoschek, Head
+49 341 216 999 40
jeannette.stoschek@leipzig.de
Restoration
Rüdiger Beck, Chief Conservator
+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
Collection Management
Uwe Wagner, Portfolio Manager Painting, Sculpture and Graphic
+49 341 216 999 31
uwe.wagner@leipzig.de
Marko Kloss, Museum Assistant Collection Services
+49 341 216 999 44
marko.kloss@leipzig.de
Library & Artist Archive
Anka-Roberta Lazarus, Head
+49 341 216 999 32
anka.lazarus@leipzig.de
Sebastian Stumpe, Bibliothekar
+49 341 216 999 56
sebastian.stumpe@leipzig.de
Digital MdbK
Sabine Schmidt, Digital MdbK
+49 341 216 999 18
sabine.schmidt@leipzig.de
Exhibition Management
Ulrike Milde, Exhibition Management
+49 341 216 998 23
ulrike.milde@leipzig.de
Art Education
Carolin Rothmund, Head
+49 341 216 999 27
carolin.rothmund@leipzig.de
Anna Jäger, Booking Service
+49 341 216 999 23
anna.jaeger@leipzig.de
Kirsten Huwig, Art Mediation
+49 341 216 999 58
kirsten.huwig@leipzig.de
Katrina Blach, Art Mediation
+49 341 216 999 41
katrina.blach@leipzig.de
Weiqi Wang, Art Mediation Trainee
+49 341 216 999 43
weiqi.wang@leipzig.de
Hermine Brietzel, Art Mediation
in Elternzeit / on Parental Leave
Public Relations, Marketing & Event
Jörg Dittmer, Head
+49 341 216 999 42
joerg.dittmer@leipzig.de
Dr. Sylva Dörfer, Development
+49 341 216 999 50
sylva.doerfer@leipzig.de
Romina Geppert, New Media
+49 341 216 999 13
romina.geppert@leipzig.de
Maria-Luise Kunze, Press and New Media
+ 49 341 216 999 13
maria-luise.kunze@leipzig.de
Ulrike Otto, Media and Visitor Services
+49 341 216 999 14
ulrike.otto@leipzig.de
Administration
Anne-Kathrin Herrmann, Head
+49 341 216 999 15
anne-kathrin.herrmann@leipzig.de
Dajana Pappert, Clerkess
+49 341 216 999 16
dajana.pappert@leipzig.de
Janet Schirmer, Clerkess
+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, Carpenter
+49 341 216 999 38
Karsten Hummel, Building Services
+49 341 216 999 39
Uwe Unger, Engineer building technology
+49 341 216 999 24
uwe.unger@leipzig.de
