Kunstsammlung NRW, K20, Düsseldorf:

The Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen is presenting the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the Expressionist and co-founder of Der Blaue Reiter, Franz Marc (1880–1916), and thus the first major solo exhibition of his work in a German museum in over twenty years.

Vibrant colors, deeply moving themes, and world-famous animal images—what makes the art of Franz Marc (1880–1916) so fascinating to this day? The exhibition “Franz Marc. The Quest for a Better World” at K20 invites visitors to rediscover the life and work of this outstanding artist. Through January 24, 2027, visitors have the unique opportunity to experience masterpieces from all phases of Franz Marc’s career in one place.

Thanks to the support of numerous national and international public and private lenders, over 120 paintings and works on paper have been brought together. The exhibition traces the artist’s career—which spanned only a few years but was extraordinarily productive—in all its diversity, from his early works to his later, groundbreaking, and increasingly abstract compositions. Highlights include Marc’s iconic animal paintings and striking depictions of nature, which rank among the most famous works of classical modernism.