Collection
The collection of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein is one of international modern and contemporary art. It covers the period from the nineteenth century to the present with a focus on sculptures and installations. Within the collection of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein well known are works by artists of the Arte Povera.
In 2006, the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein together with the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen and the Museum of Modern Art, Frankfurt acquired the collection of Cologne based galerist Rolf Ricke that includes works by Richard Artschwager, Bill Bollinger, Donald Judd, Fabian Marcaccio, Steven Parrino, David Reed, Richard Serra, Keith Sonnier or Jessica Stockholder.
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