Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, one of the landmarks of Liechtenstein, is a national museum of contemporary art located in the heart of Vaduz. It opened on November 12, 2000, and is operated by the Liechtenstein government and royal foundation. The museum holds a collection focused on international contemporary art from the 19th century to the present, with a particular emphasis on installation art from the 20th and 21st centuries.
When I first saw a photo of the building, I thought its modern yet harmonious geometric design enhanced the beauty of the Kunstmuseum. The building was designed by Swiss architects Meinrad Morger, Heinrich Degelo, and Christian Kerez, and was completed in 2000. Its exterior is made of black basalt and concrete, while the interior features six exhibition spaces arranged around two central staircases.
The entrance fee is CHF 15 for adults and CHF 10 for concessions, and the museum also includes a café and a museum shop. I found it fascinating that the museum is not only aesthetically striking but also surrounded by the Alps, making it feel like an art museum and a natural museum at the same time. I would really love to visit one day.
"Where do you think Liechtenstein’s aesthetic beauty is most strongly expressed — in the exterior of the museum, the harmony with the surrounding nature, or the artworks inside — and why?“
Liechtenstein is impressive for not only expanding renewable energy sources such as hydropower and solar energy but also for focusing on policies that reduce waste generation itself. It is particularly interesting that they apply the "polluter pays principle," whereby the waste disposal cost is determined by the amount of waste produced by an individual. In contrast, Korea’s volume-based waste fee system primarily imposes costs on household waste. I wonder how effective Liechtenstein’s approach has been in increasing recycling rates among citizens and what specific mechanisms are used to provide incentives compared to Korea’s method.
