Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Medienhafen

This is my last day in Duesseldorf.  I visited K20 and K21.  Except for their temporary exhibitions, I saw most of the works on view last year.  Nothing really striked me this time.

Let me conclude my Duesseldorf visit with some of its remarkable architecture.  Duesseldorf's most impressive contemporary architecture is showcased in the Medienhafen district.  Frank Gehry's and Will Alsop's creations definitely catch most of my attention.

Gehry's 1999 Neuer Zollhof, Duesseldorf:



Alsop's 2002 Colorium, Duesseldorf:



There are also many other very interesting buildings that I know nothing about: