Architecture and Art in Dialogue
In our fourth ARCHITECTURE AND ART Walkshop of the anniversary year, we will explore how art and architecture in public space can contribute to revitalizing city centers. A key concept in this context is the idea of the “third place”. This is a public or semi-public meeting space outside the home (the first place) and the workplace (the second place), which fosters social interaction, community, and accessibility, and invites people to exchange and connect.
Our first stop takes us to one of Munich’s most important post-war buildings, completed in 1957: the Neue Maxburg on Pacellistrasse, which houses offices, shops, and judicial facilities. Starting in December, the Sammlung Goetz will open here a new exhibition venue in the heart of Munich. Located in one of the shop units of the Neue Maxburg by Sep Ruf and Theo Pabst, the space features floor-to-ceiling windows facing both the street and the courtyard, allowing exhibitions to be viewed from outside. This new inner-city location functions as a “showcase” that keeps the Sammlung Goetz visible even while its main building in Oberföhring remains closed. The name “Schaufenster” thus refers both to the physical setting of the new venue and to the curatorial concept developed for it. Together with curatorial assistant Pietro Tondello, we will visit the current exhibition “Elmgreen & Dragset. Handle with Care.”
Our second stop leads us to a brand-new meeting point for culture, creativity, and exchange that opened in June 2025 in Munich’s Kunstareal: FLUX. Designed by London-based artist Morag Myerscough, FLUX is a welcoming place to relax and spend time, free from any pressure to consume. The project activates the still undeveloped square south of the Pinakothek der Moderne, designed by architect Stephan Braunfels and opened in 2002.
A diverse program ranging from yoga sessions to creative workshops and a variety of other events invites everyone to take part. In conversation with Sarah Karuga, we will discuss the vision behind FLUX: creating a lively community through dialogue and exchange. The goal is to integrate culture into everyday life and foster a sense of belonging – right in the heart of the city.
Station 1: Sammlung Goetz /Schaufenster, Pacellistraße 5
Station 2: FLUX, Barer Straße 40
Architecture and Art in Dialogue is a cooperation of the Sammlung Goetz, FILOMELE and guiding architects munich.
Participation
Max. 15 persons after registration, payment is made at the box office. Unregistered persons will receive remaining tickets at the box office, while supplies last.
Meeting point
Pacellistraße 5, 80335 Munich
Language
German