Georg Baselitz: Making Art after Auschwitz and Dresden

Overview

Georg Baselitz: Making Art after Auschwitz and Dresden delves into the renowned artist's prolific journey, highlighted by his 2007 retrospective at London's Royal Academy of Arts. Joined by curator Norman Rosenthal, who showcased Baselitz’s work in the early '70s, the artist shares insights on his painting and sculpture. The exhibition reveals Baselitz's talent for crafting poignant imagery that confronts his identity as a post-war creator. By engaging with present-day experiences and his artistic instincts, Baselitz produces symbols that resonate with fundamental human struggles and anxieties.