Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung

Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung is an exhibition venue in Fünf Höfe, at Theatinerstraße 8 in central Munich. It has no permanent collection, so each visit depends on the current show, which can range from historical art to fashion, photography and digital installations. The galleries are known for immersive displays, including works by Miguel Chevalier. QR codes provide exhibition information you can listen to with headphones, and the venue is accessible by elevator.

A gallery without a permanent collection

Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung opened to the public in 1995 and has no permanent collection. Instead, its programme changes with each exhibition, bringing subjects from ancient civilizations to contemporary art, fashion and photography into the galleries. Check what is on before setting out: the exhibition determines what you will see and how long a visit is likely to take.

The shows use different ways to present their subjects. Displays can include written information, audio accessed by QR code, video and three-dimensional experiences. For some exhibitions, digital works use projections and changing patterns; Miguel Chevalier’s installations are one example.

The galleries in Fünf Höfe

The Kunsthalle is at Theatinerstraße 8, inside Fünf Höfe, a complex of five connected courtyards with shops, restaurants, cafés and galleries. The exhibition entrance leads into the complex, so allow a moment to find your way through the surrounding retail spaces.

Herzog & de Meuron redesigned the exhibition venue in 2001. Its galleries are flexible, with a contemporary industrial character. The space is on a single floor for some exhibitions, though the layout and scale depend on the show.