City of Munich regularly buys up paintings from local artists (through an art jury). Not sure the price paid. Because they have collected many paintings, the c

City of Munich regularly buys up paintings from local artists (through an art jury). Not sure the price paid. Because they have collected many paintings, the city has an Artothek, similar to a library, where you can step by, borrow ant take with you any painting for a nominal price (3 EUR / period of time).