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Museum Penzberg and its collection
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The Museum Penzberg – Sammlung Campendonk, previously known as Stadtmuseum Penzberg, is an art and city museum situated in the town of Penzberg, within the district of Weilheim-Schongau in Upper Bavaria. This museum is a part of the MuSeenLandschaft Expressionismus, along with other notable museums such as the Museum der Phantasie in Bernried am Starnberger See, the Franz Marc Museum in Kochel am See, and the Schloßmuseum Murnau.
The Heinrich Campendonk Collection
The Museum Penzberg – Sammlung Campendonk is home to the world's largest collection of works by Heinrich Campendonk. Campendonk was a German-Dutch expressionist who was part of the Blue Rider movement and had worked in various places, including Penzberg. The museum's collection primarily focuses on Campendonk's works, making it a significant destination for art enthusiasts and historians alike.
Other Exhibitions and Focuses
In addition to the works of Heinrich Campendonk, the Museum Penzberg – Sammlung Campendonk also emphasizes on the works of Gerhard Fietz, a member of the ZEN 49 group. The museum hosts permanent exhibitions that delve into the history of Penzberg. These include a reconstruction of a factory apartment from the 1920s, and an exhibition on the Penzberg murder night in April 1945. These exhibitions provide a comprehensive understanding of the city's past.
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