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Kunststiftung NRW
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Kunststiftung NRW (Art Foundation NRW) is a foundation created by the government of the German state North Rhine-Westphalia. It was established on September 12, 1989, and started operations in the spring of 1990. It is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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The functions of the foundation are:
- Promotion and cooperation in extraordinary projects of presentation and documentation of art and culture in North Rhine-Westphalia;
- Promotion and acquisition of art objects of extraordinary significance for North Rhine-Westphalia;
- Encouragement of talented young artists; and
- Promotion of international cultural exchange.