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| HISTORY | |
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| Sketch: Gustav Peichl, 1988 |
| 17 October 1949 Upon the invitation of Bonn's municipal councillor for cultural affairs, numerous artists discuss initial ideas for a Kunsthalle in Bonn. 25 May 1977 The Federal Cabinet states that it regards an "intellectual and cultural center" (Kunsthalle) to be an important contribution towards defining a convincing concept for the capital. The idea called for a joint Federal Government and Länder institution which would assume "national representational" tasks in the federal capital of Bonn. From 1981 Citizen action groups in Bonn, the "Förderverein Kunsthalle Bundeshauptstadt Bonn" and the association "More Art for Bonn" provide further impetus to the project. 13 June 1984 The Federal Cabinet decides that the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle be located on the Friedrich-Ebert-Allee/Walter-Flex-Straße site (together with Bonn's Municipal Art Museum). December 1985 An architectural competition for the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland is announced. The competition is limited to 35 participants from the neighbouring Kunstmuseum architectural competition plus five invited architects from abroad. |
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| 3/4 July 1986 The jury awards 1st prize to the design submitted by the Viennese architect Professor Gustav Peichl. 2nd prize goes to Josef Paul Kleihues, 3rd prize to the architects Gerkan, Marg + Partner. |
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Gustav Peichl
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17 October 1989 The foundation stone is laid. 18 December 1989 The Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle GmbH is founded on articles of association. Dr. Wenzel Jacob is appointed Managing Director. 2 January 1990 Professor Pontus Hulten is designated Artistic Director of the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle. 27 April 1990 Constitution of the Board of Trustees of the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle, which is composed of representatives of the Federal Government and the Länder. 12 September 1990 Topping out ceremony |
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4 May 1992 The building is given to user. 19 June 1992 Opening of the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Opening exhibitions Territorium Artis Pantheon of Photography in the 20th Century Erdsicht. Global Change Niki de Saint Phalle Gustav Peichl. Architect of the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle |
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