February 2005
Hot Pottery
Paying tribute to sculptor Franz Anton Bustelli’s contribution to the worldwide popularity of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory, the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum is exhibiting a selection of his works until March 13. “Franz Anton Bustelli: Nymphenburger Porzellanfiguren des Rokoko” is being shown Tues.–Sun. 10 am–5 pm, Thurs. until 8 pm, at the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Prinzregentenstrasse 3, Tel. 211 24 01. It is closed on February 8. For more details visit www.bayerisches-nationalmuseum.de. Visitors can find out about the history of white gold production and, in a workshop on February 6 at 11 am, children aged six and older can try their hand at cup painting. This costs € 60 for 75 minutes. A free explanation of the painting process is offered on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12–13 from 11 am
to 4 pm. See also the “Landmark” article on page 13 for additional
information about Nymphenburg porcelain. <<<
