Kunststiftung NRW

Kunststiftung NRW (Art Foundation NRW) is a foundation created by the government of the German state North Rhine-Westphalia. It was established on September 12, 1989, and started operations in the spring of 1990. It is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The functions of the foundation are:

  • Promotion and cooperation in extraordinary projects of presentation and documentation of art and culture in North Rhine-Westphalia;
  • Promotion and acquisition of art objects of extraordinary significance for North Rhine-Westphalia;
  • Encouragement of talented young artists; and
  • Promotion of international cultural exchange.
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