Collection of Viktor and Marianne Langen
The collection of Viktor and Marianne Langen comprises more than 600 works of East Asian art. In our digital archive, you will soon be able to explore selected pieces from the collection.
The collection of Viktor and Marianne Langen offers insight into the artistic diversity and expressive richness of regions beyond Europe. It includes traditional and modern works from Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, such as ceramics, sculptures, textiles, and objects for everyday or ritual use. The carefully selected pieces showcase a variety of artistic techniques, materials, and symbolic expressions developed within these cultures.
The collection also features artworks from Africa, Oceania, and South America. Many of these objects are closely linked to their social, cultural, or spiritual contexts, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of diverse ways of life and thought.
Viktor and Marianne Langen personally traveled to many of these regions to experience the artworks in their original context. On their journeys, they sought pieces that maintained a dialogue with their place of origin, paying attention both to craftsmanship and cultural significance. In this way, the collection not only impresses aesthetically but also conveys the stories, traditions, and perspectives of the cultures represented.
The presentation of these works in the light-filled spaces designed by Tadao Ando offers a unique perspective. The architecture creates an environment in which materials, forms, and cultural contexts enter into an immediate dialogue with visitors.