In the finest carving technique, this ivory Tödlein ("Little Death") communicates its message: the transience of life and the decay of flesh. Swarming animals demonstrate the sinfulness of mankind. Toads and snakes represent the animals from hell; flies – the infernal beings – even take on the place of the heart. The body is laid inside a box decorated with ivory and ebony marquetry that can be viewed through the side even when the lid is closed.
This cabinet exhibition is dedicated to the unique work of commemorative culture from the Peter and Irene Ludwig collection and is supplemented by further graphic and figurative representations of death, in which the Basle Dance of Death also plays a role.

Living in the Ruhr area – many have a preconceived idea about workers' settlements and 'Gelsenkirchen Barock' design. Hardly anything says so much and requires less explanation than private rooms when it comes to "getting an idea". How artists approach the phenomenon of living is seen for the first time in this comprehensive exhibition. Whether its is historical living style, photography, painting, new media or objects; a look through the keyhole is risked in all categories and the voyeur gets his money's worth.
Visitors are invited to interactively participate in the exhibition. Exhibits, whether objects or photographs, can be brought to the LUDWIGGALERIE and go on to demonstrate the characterisation of the environment as a kind of work in progress.

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1962, six weeks prior to being found dead in her house at Brentwood, Los Angeles, she met for a sitting with photographer Bert Stern that was to her last. Stern's photos present Marilyn in a powerful concentration and to some extent with great intimacy. With and without accessories, rather as a diva or as a playful girlish woman, Stern's camera sees the various facet's from film star through to Norma Jean Baker. The last photo, by Stern's assistant Leif-Eric Nygård, completes this Last Sitting.
The legendary series of photos is supplemented by Milton H. Greene's view of Monroe and Tom Kelley's early series, from which one photo became world-famous as a centrefold in the first issue of Playboy magazine.

This American pop artist made his mark on the language of emblematic shapes. Keith Haring, a pop idol and shooting star of the 1980s scene who died young, was particularly known for his compact messages in the New York subway and represents the artistic form of graffiti. By focusing on art in public areas, he also belongs to the greater designers in the area of posters and bills.
The exhibition presents his complete 85 designs for posters. Here, the topics range from political protest via the announcement of cultural events through to advertising products.