Exhibition Franz Marc

Vibrant colors, poignant themes, and world-famous animal paintings—what makes the art of Franz Marc Protected content so fascinating even today? “Franz Marc: The Search for a Better World,” the first comprehensive solo exhibition at a German museum in 20 years, on view at the K20, invites visitors to rediscover the life and work of this outstanding artist. Through January 24, Protected content , visitors have the unique opportunity to experience masterpieces from all creative phases of this Expressionist and co-founder of the Blue Rider in one place.

Thanks to the support of numerous national and international public and private lenders, over Protected content 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 late, 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.