🎭 Five Friends: Art, Dance, and Revolution
Join us on Thursday, November 6th, at the renowned Museum Ludwig for a deep dive into the creative connections of John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, and Cy Twombly. This exhibition, Five Friends, reveals the overlooked network of friendships, influences, and collaborations that shaped postwar art, music, and dance.
💡 What to expect? Discover the groundbreaking stage sets created by Rauschenberg and Johns for the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, showcasing their innovative approaches to art and performance. Delve into Twombly’s thought-provoking dialogues with Rauschenberg and Johns, and explore the profound theoretical influence of John Cage, whose devotion to Zen Buddhism shaped his revolutionary ideas about chance, silence, and art.
➡️This unique exhibit also sheds light on what it meant to be a gay artist in the 1950s, offering a fresh perspective on the cultural and societal dynamics of the era.
✨ Special for Cologne residents: As always, the first Thursday of the month is KölnTag, with free entry to the museum for Cologne citizens with valid ID.
As always, we’ll end our interactive ArtTalk with coffee or a glass of something nice 🍷, sharing insights and impressions in a relaxed atmosphere. Won’t you join us?
💡 Don’t miss out!
Spots are limited, so register today!
📍 Meeting Point: Central foyer, by the column with the BLUE dot.
💰 Fee: €25 adults | €5 students, artists, and kids
Let’s celebrate the power of friendship and art together! 🎨
Robert Rauschenberg