MUCA Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art

31/05/2026

Die Schlüsselwerke von Antony Micallef im MUCA

30/05/2026

26/05/2026

Ever wondered what it feels like to stand at the very beginning of a painting when the canvas is still blank, the pressure of an upcoming exhibition is rising, and every brushstroke feels like a decision that could change everything?

In this artist talk, Antony Micallef opens up about that electric moment before the work truly begins — the excitement, the creative chaos, the clarity.

It’s an honest, vulnerable look behind the scenes of creation… and you won’t look at his paintings the same way again.

🎥 Watch the full video — it’s worth every second.

08/05/2026

The wait is over - the new exhibition The Future Is Stupid by is officially open at the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art (MUCA).

Step inside a world where emotion meets raw expression: Powerful large-scale paintings, intimate drawings, sculptural works exploring identity, consumption, and modern anxieties.

This survey exhibition comprises works from the last 20 years, bringing together artworks across different mediums, thoughtfully curated throughout the museum’s main building and the MUCA Bunker.

We’re overly happy to share this outstanding exhibition with the public now. Discover Antony Micallef’s most personal and thought-provoking solo-exhibition.

Opening hours:
Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm Thursdays 10m to 8pm

📍Hotterstraße 12
80331 Munich - Germany

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29/04/2026

The Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art (MUCA) is delighted to present The Future Is Stupid, a new solo exhibition by , opening on 8 May 2026.

Marking the first major survey exhibition of one of the most influential British painters of his generation, the show brings together more than 50 significant works spanning Micallef’s career, alongside a bold new series of paintings created especially for his debut in Germany.

For the first time, this series was developed over the course of a year through MUCA’s artist-in-residence programme in Munich sponsored by the MUCA Foundation.

Combining the traditional medium of oil painting with industrial aluminium surfaces, Micallef draws on fragments of imagery encountered across contemporary digital culture to reflect a world shaped by contradiction and shifting realities.

Recurring figures that explore ideas of authority, hysteria, and control form a striking new body of work that anchors wider themes across the exhibition.



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21/04/2026

Presenting the next exhibition to come up…

Antony Micallef is one of Britain’s most unique and influential painters today. We are proud to announce his new solo-show THE FUTURE IS STUPID at MUCA, starting May 08, 2026.

This exhibition brings together over fifty key works spanning twenty years of his practice, alongside a striking new series of paintings created especially for this exhibition.

In his art, explores the abstraction of figurative painting, employing the heightened materiality of paint to evoke psychological intensity. The new body of work merges his expressive abstraction with fresh commentary on the tensions and contradictions of contemporary society.

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18/04/2026

All wonderful things eventually come to an end… and so does STRATA by

As the exhibition enters its final days, closing this Sunday, the window to experience its powerful atmosphere and unforgettable details is quickly narrowing.

Whithin solo-show one can see the immense amount of passion, dedication, and countless hours it takes to bring such an extraordinary exhibition to life — from the first idea to the final installation, every detail carefully crafted, every element thoughtfully placed. It’s a process driven by vision, persistence, and an incredible amount of creative energy.

Now, only a few days remain to experience the result of all that hard work. Don’t miss your chance to step into something truly exceptional.

If you haven’t visited, now is the moment — these last days are your only chance to witness something truly special before it disappears.

👉 Last exhibition days: April 16 and 17, from 10am to 6pm

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12/04/2026

Meet the Artist Event ✨

On the occasion of Vhils last exhibition days, we are offering an artist special event on April 17th from 3–4 PM 🔥You will have the rare chance to meet the world-wide known artist in person at the MUCA. Friends, fans and followers are welcome to join in!

Dive into the world behind his iconic works, hear his story firsthand, and experience an exclusive moment with the artist himself.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, get inspired, and be part of something truly special.

This is a free of charge event powered by the MUCA Foundation 👉www.muca.eu/foundation

06/04/2026

🖼️ Don’t miss this Easter special! Step behind the scenes of contemporary creativity…

Discover art from a whole new angle with an exclusive guided tour through the MUCA collection and the striking new exhibition „Unveiling.“

Dive into the stories, emotions, and hidden layers that transform each piece into a world of its own. From bold expressions to quiet details – this experience brings art closer than ever.

✨ Ready to see what lies beyond the obvious? Then make sure you are part of the next guided tour on April 10th. Ticket link in bio

24/02/2026

Driven by the question: “Can art change the world?“, JR developed the vision of a global participation project: The Inside Out Project.
It’s global participatory art initiative launched in 2011 by the artist JR. It invites people from all over the world to take part by sharing black-and-white portraits that are then printed as large posters and displayed in public spaces. The idea is simple but powerful: use art to give visibility to individual stories, identities, and causes.

Since its launch, more than 500,000 people in over 150 countries have participated. Inside Out installations have appeared in villages, megacities, refugee camps, schools, conflict zones, and cultural landmarks.

In September 2022 , MUCA was proudly part of one of the Inside Out projects by . JR’s team covered the “MUCA Giant Wall” with 400 individual portraits.

All participants and our entire team will take these fond memories with us forever. So no wonder, that we also dedicated a special section to JR within our MUCA permanent collection - currently on display at

Location: MUCA Munich/Germany
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday
10am to 6pm, Thursdays till 8pm

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