All artworks by Anselm Kiefer
Recognition
The Artist was highlighted in an article in ArtMajeur Magazine
Biography
Anselm Kiefer, born March 8, 1945, in Donaueschingen, Germany, is a renowned painter and sculptor whose work delves deeply into the shadows of history, focusing on themes of trauma, memory, and the legacy of the Holocaust and Nazi rule. Influenced by mentors such as Peter Dreher and Horst Antes and drawing inspiration from the poetry of Paul Celan and the mysticism of Kabbalah, Kiefer employs unconventional materials like lead, straw, ash, and clay to create textured, symbolic pieces. His notable works, including Margarete and The Hierarchy of Angels, exemplify his exploration of transformation and historical weight. Since moving to France in 1992, Kiefer has become a central figure in Neo-Expressionism and New Symbolism, with his large-scale installations and sculptures featured in major exhibitions at institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Royal Academy of Arts. Recognized with prestigious awards like the Wolf Prize and the Praemium Imperiale, Kiefer's art is housed in major public collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London. His creative process, reflecting a fascination with alchemy and symbolic materials, continues to influence and shape contemporary art.
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Nationality:
GERMANY
- Date of birth : 1945
- Artistic domains: No artwork available yet
- Groups: Contemporary German Artists