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Fritz Koenig

Fritz Koenig was a prominent German sculptor, recognized for his influential works in the 20th century. He studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich after World War II and later, in 1951, expanded his education in Paris on a scholarship. Koenig gained international fame, particularly for his monumental bronze sculpture, "The Sphere," originally located at the World Trade Center in New York City​​.

"The Sphere" became a symbol of resilience after surviving the 9/11 attacks, albeit with damage. Initially placed in Battery Park as an interim memorial, it now resides in Liberty Park, serving as a poignant reminder of endurance amidst devastation​​. Koenig's work delves into themes of human and animal existence, exploring the tensions between religiosity and mythology, and the fragile nature of life​​.

Throughout his career, Koenig participated in significant exhibitions like the Biennale in Venice and documenta in Kassel, and his works are displayed in permanent collections, such as the Hofberg Sculpture Museum in Landshut​​. Koenig's artistic legacy continues to inspire, embodying a deep contemplation of humanity's place in the world and the enduring spirit of art in the face of tragedy.

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Date and place of birt:20 june 1924, Würzburg, Germany
Date and place of death:22 february 2017, Landshut, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Sculptor
Art style:Abstract art, Post War Art, Contemporary art

Creators Germany

Paul Paeschke (1875 - 1943)
Paul Paeschke
1875 - 1943
Julius Hofmann (1983)
Julius Hofmann
1983
Gus Heinze (1926)
Gus Heinze
1926
Rinaldo Werner (1842 - 1922)
Rinaldo Werner
1842 - 1922
Karin Götz (1938)
Karin Götz
1938
Richard Eschke (1859 - 1944)
Richard Eschke
1859 - 1944
Carlo Mense (1886 - 1965)
Carlo Mense
1886 - 1965
Georg Karl Pfahler (1926 - 2002)
Georg Karl Pfahler
1926 - 2002
Martin Henze (1973)
Martin Henze
1973
Joseph Beuys (1921 - 1986)
Joseph Beuys
1921 - 1986
Wilhelm Bittorf (1904 - 1951)
Wilhelm Bittorf
1904 - 1951
Fritz Harnest (1905 - 1999)
Fritz Harnest
1905 - 1999
Anders Monsen Askevold (1834 - 1900)
Anders Monsen Askevold
1834 - 1900
Victor Paul Mohn (1842 - 1911)
Victor Paul Mohn
1842 - 1911
Arthur Wansleben (1861 - 1917)
Arthur Wansleben
1861 - 1917
Rainer Fetting (1949)
Rainer Fetting
1949

Creators Abstract art

Albert Gebhard (1869 - 1937)
Albert Gebhard
1869 - 1937
Joseph (Joe) Plaskett (1918 - 2014)
Joseph (Joe) Plaskett
1918 - 2014
Sophie Calle (1953)
Sophie Calle
1953
Laurens van Kuik (1889 - 1963)
Laurens van Kuik
1889 - 1963
Valery Andreyevich Mishin (1939)
Valery Andreyevich Mishin
1939
Ernst Bröcker (1893 - 1963)
Ernst Bröcker
1893 - 1963
Liz Nielsen (1975)
Liz Nielsen
1975
Volker Köpp (1953)
Volker Köpp
1953
Henri Laurens (1885 - 1954)
Henri Laurens
1885 - 1954
On Kawara (1933 - 2014)
On Kawara
1933 - 2014
Ernie Barnes (1938 - 2009)
Ernie Barnes
1938 - 2009
Hermann Sehrig (1892 - 1963)
Hermann Sehrig
1892 - 1963
Alexander Van Noort (1953)
Alexander Van Noort
1953
Luciano Castelli (1951)
Luciano Castelli
1951
Mino Ceretti (1930)
Mino Ceretti
1930
Gunter Rambow (1938)
Gunter Rambow
1938
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