The Museum itself is in front of the complex and consists of a 22m high dome and five smaller galleries which are flooded with light from the lofty skylights. Opposite the Museum is the Forum, which covers almost 380sq.m and can seat 199. The Café-Restaurant has a copper-clad bar and glazed front looking onto the river bank. It has two floors, and serves breakfast, lunch, evening meals and late-night drinks; the terrace can be used in fine weather.
The current exhibition '(my private) HEROES' tells of artists, heroes and stars and images of them in art from the 19th century until the present day. Its runs from 7 May - 14 August 2005. Michael Stark of Carl Stark Elektro GmbH, Mettingen, provided the installation of the museum's lighting system, with the the Chilli Pro dimmers specified and supplied by Oli Winkler of LMP Lichttechnik GmbH from Ibbenbüren.
(Lee Baldock)
