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20, 21 and 22 September 2024

On Friday, 20 September, the exhibitions of the German Museum of Books and Writing in Leipzig will be closed due to an event.
On Saturday, 21 September, the German National Library in Leipzig and the exhibitions of the German Museum of Books and Writing will be closed due to an event.
On Sunday, 22 September, the temporary exhibition of the German Museum of Books and Writing will be closed due to an event.

Kunst am Bau

Blick vom Bibliotheksgebäude auf die mäandernde Backsteinmauer vor der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek in Frankfurt am Main

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Per Kirkeby’s passable, meandering brick wall defines the boundaries of an area in front of the library building and shields it from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding streets. Its open perspectives and closed surfaces draw a line between the distractions of everyday life and concentration in the reading room.

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Last changes: 16.07.2018

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