Neues Museum Nürnberg
by Sander Baumann. Average Reading Time: about 2 minutes.
The New (Neues) Museum in Nürnberg, Germany a Museum of Art and Design owned by the German State. The museum consists essentially of two collections, the contemporary art collection (international art of the present) and a set modern design by the new collection Munich (Neuen Sammlung München). The museum opened in 2001 and was designed by architect Volker Staab. The main building has a impressive architecture with a 100-metres curved glass facade which let you take a look in the museum. Though the modern architecture it fits perfectly into the old city of Nürnberg.
Neues Museum

For all signage and wayfinding at the Neues Museum the architect chose a famous type by Erik Spiekermann (also from Germany), the typeface Meta. Throught the museum in all levels of communication Meta is used. A typeface that fits well into its surroundings.
Design Deutshland case study 08

The current exhibition presents a cross-section of current and classic designs of German designers and companies from different industries. From graphic and interior design to design of industrial products ranges the spectrum of this thematic section of draft German designers and companies. The case study will stay in the museum until October the 5th of 2008.
Graphic, product & industrial design

Other exhibitions at the Neues Museum


The art collection offers many insights into the development of art since the sixties. The museum is divided in seperate rooms and every room showcases a exhibition on its own, the walls are printed with quotes from designers, making it a visual experience walking through the Museum.
Design Collection

When walking through the museum you feel the inspiration and you will enjoy the many different art shown. You can find work of designers Warhol, Beuys and Neo Rauch. Some of the latest acquisitions from the museum are the works of British artist Julian Opie and from Czech artist Zdenek Sýkora. The museum walls are plain white that allows the art to come alive in the spaces, but the roof is made of glass and lets in daylight which sometimes gives too much light.
Other information
When you are near Nürnberg it well worth the visit, also the city of Nürnberg, with its old buildings and architecture is well worth seeing. We have spend about two hours in the museum to see its important works. Please visit their website for the latest information about exhibitions, artists and opening hours.
Future exhibitons from 31st October 2008 a new exhibition will take place “Who killed the painting?”, the comprehensive collection of Fluxus Germany. The new collection includes important works by the likes of Joseph Beuys, Nam June Paik, Arthur Køpcke, Ben Vautier and Wolf Vostell icons of art history.
- The official website of NMN (Neues Museum Nürnberg) (German only).
- A informative article at Wikipedia (German only) about the museum.
- See a 360 Panoramic view of the sqaure the museum is located at.
- The official website of the architect Volker Staab Architekten Berlin.
- The location of Neues Museum in Germany with Google Maps.
Neues Museum

Staatliches Museum für Kunst und Design in Nürnberg
Klarissenplatz, D-90402 Nürnberg
Tel +49 (0)911 / 240 20 41, http://www.nmn.de/
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat+Sun 10am-6pm

Helen Perry
I have a canvas oil painting signed by: Stelter.
It is a picture of a beautiful building surrounded by water. On the back of the canvas is written: Heilig Geist Spital Nurnberg.
Can you be of assistance to be in locating information about this painting. Its about a 20″ by 28″ painting.
Thank YOu,
Sander Baumann
Thanks Helen Perry — for your comment. Unfortunally I am unable to help you futher. I’ve searched google with the name of the painting you mention, but could not find it anywhere. Sorry and good luck with your search.
Atli Seelow
@ Helen Perry:
Heilig Geist Spital (Holy Ghost hospital) is quite a prominent place in the heart of Nürnberg; it’s located on the island Schütt, in the river Pegnitz.
I don’t know anything about your painter. But since the Imperial Regalia of the Holy Roman Empire were kept in Heilig Geist Spital until 1806 it is quite a popular motive with tourists and artists alike. And it is featured on almost every can of Lebkuchen from Nürnberg.
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heilig-Geist-Spital_(Nürnberg)
Robert Moore
My mother purchased several paintings (8) by the aritist STELTER while in Germany in 1948–1951. She told me the artist was a woman but I know nothing else about her. All the paintings we have are small, about 12x16 but very pretty. Most of the paintings are of German buildings / houses some with rural backgrounds.
ELAINE CUSATO
I TOO HAVE THREE PAINTINGS BY “STELTER” MY PARENTS BROUGHT THEM BACK FROM GERMANY. WE LIVED THERE IN THE EARLY 60’S. I KNOW NOTHING OTHER THAN THAT. I WOULD HOPE SOMEONE COULD ENLIGHTEN ME AS TO WHO THIS ARTIST WAS.
Helen Perry
How do I get Elaine’s e-mail address. Perhaps we could correspond about out paintings. Thank You, Helen Perry
Helen Perry
Also Robert Moore’s e-mail address.
Thank You
ELAINE CUSATO
hello, my e-mail address SPIRITNTHESKY111@AOL.COM please put “stelter” on the subject line so i know to open it. thank-you, elaine
Sander Baumann
Thank you all for commenting on this topic. @Helen Perry, I have send Robert Moore an email about the discussion.
Martha Scott
A friend has 2 painting signed Stelter, dated 1956 Nurnburg. Would appreciate any info on the artist, and possible value of the paintings.
thanks
Martha Scott
Any onfo on the artist Stetler, please email me at cranberrypie6@gmail.com, would love to know anything about the artist, value of the paintings, dated 1956, one of the Black Forest, other a town scene. Thanks!!!
Stacey A
I have 2 oil paintings from the artist Stelter. I would like to know more information on the artist and to know if the paintings are worth anything. I was told that they are pre world war 2 and from germany. They are scenic pictures with a river and mountains. They are the smaller pictures. Please email me with any information. simplyeasy17@yahoo.com thanks in advance.
Debbie Zee
I am also interested in a painting done by Stelter. My friend has a lovely
one and asked me if I could gather some info for her. She said her painting like the other e-mails I read came from Germany. The painting looks to be pre– WW2.
Thank you,
Deb
Marlene Cleary
I have a Braun atelier P1 sterio system. It is comprised of six different components (stackable pieces) that sits on a podium. I know that this is a collectable item and can’t seem to find any data on it only that it was made in the sixties. I would really appreciate any help on this item.
Thanks in advance
Marlene
georgia kuhnell
just happened to see this page I have a a inks, water color picture of the hangman bridge signed nurberg by w sholtz. it is signed in pencil. If it is an orignal it rally belongs in a museum. or it will get lost. It belonged to my grandmother who came from nurberg, germny many many years ago. it is about 8″ by 12′.
jean gran
Add me to the Stelter list. I have one watercolor painting of flowers. On the back is typed Leipzig (from the framing shop, perhaps) and, in pencil, is the name “Paula Stelter”. Does this help in finding out about this artist? It is a lovely painting.
Douglas Brazell
I wish I knew who Selter was and weather his/her paintings have any value.
Susan Lynn
Does anyone know anything about an artist named Rudolph Lenhoff, born in Nurnberg in 1928?
JoAnn Schleis
I have two small watercolors that I have tried to find information for. The signature of the painter is Gttz and one is Nurnberg, Neutorturm and the other is Nurnberg, Bratwurtherzchen. More in German is written on the back of the backing board on one of them. I would be grateful for any information.
Thank you,
Donnie Wayne
I also have a painting signed stelter it is very beautiful i would like to know more information about the artist .
Bruce Sadler
I have a 5x7 painting from artist named P. Neidel(?) dated 1948. It shows the city of Nurnberg. It seems that it is painted on some kind of cardboard. Can anyone tell me about the artist.
Thank You,
Perkunas Krukonis
More logs on the fire! While traveling to Vermont by the back roads of Massachusetts my wife and I chanced upon a yard sale. Few things of interest except for two small oil paintings of churches, which the seller said her parents brought back from Germany. One was at the edge of a lake with mountains in the background, the other by a river (or brook) from behind and the side, again mountains, those furthest being white (Alps?) No identifying marks except for the name Stelter. A tiptoe through the www, brought us no closer than this blog on the Neues Museum Nurnberg site. We would love to find out more. Good hunting!
Gail Nelson
A friend had her father stationed in germany, He brought back several large paintings of Stelter, has anyone discovered any info since the last posting on this site?
Thanks