ESSEN, Germany city info:
The city of Essen is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and sits on the Ruhr River. Originally a small city, Ruhr soon rose to prominence on the heels of the industrial revolution. It is often called the city of shopping due to it’s large amount of shops and malls. Boasting quite the art scene, Essen is also home to a critically acclaimed philharmonic orchestra, as well as numerous art museums such as the Ruhr museum and the Museum Folkwang. One of the most notable pillars of Essen’s art scene is Unperfekthaus, a former Franciscan monastery turned creative village for local artists featuring seven floors of studios, exhibitions, and events.
The Art scene of Essen
Unperfekthaus, the monastery turned artist village with 4,000-m² area of gallery spaces, studios, and workshops for painters, musicians, sculptors, and anyone who has a passion for art.
Famous Folkwang Museum from early 20th century in Bauhaus style in Essen. The term Folkwang derives from the name of the afterlife meadow of the dead, Fólkvangr, presided over by the Norse goddess Freyja.