The Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau Munich (Lenbachhaus Munich) is an art museum. It was founded in 1929, during the first period of democratic government in Germany, known as the Weimar Republic. The museum occupies the Munich painter Franz von Lenbach’s (1836–1904) historic villa and studio building and the nearby Kunstbau venue. The museum houses the largest collection of the art of the Blue Rider worldwide. Further key areas of the collection are in the 19th century, classical modernism, post-war modernism and contemporary art. As a municipal museum, the Lenbachhaus is committed to democratic principles. Therefore, our programming and work methods are geared towards creating a place of dialogue. We are dedicated to our diverse local, regional and international audiences. Mutual respect is our guiding principle. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form. Neither is there is room for pejorative and abusive language in our museum. We strive for a community in which the dignity of each and every one is inviolable. The Blue Rider’s credo informs our understanding of art: “The whole body of work we call art knows neither borders nor nations but only humanity."