The Museum Ludwig displays works of art from classical modernism to contemporary art production on around 8000 square meters.
KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach, The Museum Ludwig displays works of art from classical modernism to contemporary art production on around 8000 square meters.

Five friends

from 13.00 €

Event location

Köln, Museum Ludwig

Dates

Next date:03.10.2025
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Time

Start:10:00
End:18:00

The exhibition "Five Friends: John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly" at the Museum Ludwig sheds light on a hitherto underestimated network of influential 20th century artists. Although each of these artists has achieved great recognition individually, the complex relationships within this group have remained unexplored until now. Yet their connections had a decisive influence on post-war art. The artists created interdisciplinary works that continue to inspire subsequent generations to this day.

One of the main aspects of the exhibition deals with the experience of living and working as a gay artist in the 1950s. The dynamics of the art scene in the USA at the time are scrutinized.

The exhibition also explores John Cage's theoretical influence on Robert Rauschenberg and Cy Twombly and looks at the collaboration between Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. The performative and collaborative dimension of her work reflects her vision of a non-hierarchical, anti-imperialist society.

Services - MuseumsCard offer

This offer includes admission to the "Five Friends" exhibition from October 3, 2025 to January 11, 2026 with the MuseumsCard Single for Adults or the MuseumsCard Family. The MuseumsCard can also be used to visit any number of other museums in the city of Cologne on a total of two consecutive opening days. There is a free choice:

The MuseumsCard is also valid as a ticket on the first day of validity on public transport operated by VRS partner companies within the city of Cologne.

Important information about the event

  • Friday, 3 Oct 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Saturday, 4 Oct 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Sunday, 5 Oct 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Tuesday, 7 Oct 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Wednesday, 8 Oct 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Thursday, 9 Oct 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Friday, 10 Oct 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Saturday, 11 Oct 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
    Sunday, 12 Oct 2025
    Start:10:00
    End:18:00
  • from 13,00 Euro per person

    from 8,50 Euro per person (reduced)

    MuseumsCard

    The MuseumsCard Single is available for one adult from 20.00 euros (online plus fees).

    The MuseumsCard Family is available for two adults and two children from 32.00 euros (online plus fees).

    The MuseumsCard entitles the holder to admission to the collections and special exhibitions of the municipal museums on two consecutive days.

    The ticket is only valid on the first day and only in the city of Cologne. With the family ticket, the ticket is valid for all four people.

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Event location 

Museum Ludwig

Heinrich-Böll-Platz
50667 Köln

Phone: +49 (0) 221 22 12 61 65

E-Mail: info@museum-ludwig.de

Contact 

Museum Ludwig

Heinrich-Böll-Platz
50667 Köln

Phone: +49 (0) 221 22 12 61 65

E-Mail: info@museum-ludwig.de

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