Ernst Barlach Museums Guestrow - Atelier Gertrude Chapel exhibition forum
One of the most important artists of modernity, the sculptor, graphic designer and writer Ernst Barlach ( 1870-1938 ), lived in Güstrow from 1910 to 1938.
The biggest part of his work was created here in this town.
Since Barlach's death, Güstrow has maintained the most extensive collection of his work, in addition, also important life documents. The unique and important work complex of Barlach's estate, became after Germasny'S reunification, starting point for the founding of the Ernst Barlach Foundation Güstrow.
Address Atelier House:
Heidberg 15
18273 Güstrow
Tel. 03843 82299
Fax 03843 82487
The Atelier is situated at the northeast bank of the island lake and can be easily reached by car.
Further information is available here:
http://www.ernst-barlach-stiftung.de
Another important part of Ernst Barlach's work is situated in the Gertruden Chapel, at the Gertrudenplatz 1, near the Güstrow's town centre.