Fritz Koenig (1924 - 2017) - photo 1

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

Heinrich Christoph Kolbe (1771 - 1836)
Heinrich Christoph Kolbe
1771 - 1836
Afanasij Ivanovich Scheloumoff (1892 - 1983)
Afanasij Ivanovich Scheloumoff
1892 - 1983
Hans Heysen (1877 - 1968)
Hans Heysen
1877 - 1968
Hanns Herzing (1890 - 1971)
Hanns Herzing
1890 - 1971
Herbert Hamak (1952)
Herbert Hamak
1952
Ferdinand Bernhard Höppe (1841 - 1922)
Ferdinand Bernhard Höppe
1841 - 1922
Nikolaus Solis (1541 - 1583)
Nikolaus Solis
1541 - 1583
Gottfried Richter (1904 - 1968)
Gottfried Richter
1904 - 1968
Richard Linderum (1851 - 1926)
Richard Linderum
1851 - 1926
Harald Klingelhöller (1954)
Harald Klingelhöller
1954
Johann Christian Vollerdt (1708 - 1769)
Johann Christian Vollerdt
1708 - 1769
Adolf Ritter (1831 - 1907)
Adolf Ritter
1831 - 1907
Gabriel Ritter von Hackl (1843 - 1926)
Gabriel Ritter von Hackl
1843 - 1926
Carl Jutz II (1873 - 1915)
Carl Jutz II
1873 - 1915
Fritz Neumann (1880 - 1930)
Fritz Neumann
1880 - 1930
Maria Caspar-Filser (1878 - 1968)
Maria Caspar-Filser
1878 - 1968

Creators Abstract art

Eberhard Havekost (1967 - 2019)
Eberhard Havekost
1967 - 2019
Matthias Meyer (1969)
Matthias Meyer
1969
Sandra Palhares (1974)
Sandra Palhares
1974
Oleg Aleksandrovich Vukolov (1933)
Oleg Aleksandrovich Vukolov
1933
Emilio Vedova (1919 - 2006)
Emilio Vedova
1919 - 2006
Gretchen Wohlwill (1878 - 1962)
Gretchen Wohlwill
1878 - 1962
Julius Koch (1882 - 1952)
Julius Koch
1882 - 1952
Yves Saint Laurent (1936 - 2008)
Yves Saint Laurent
1936 - 2008
Andy Goldsworthy (1956)
Andy Goldsworthy
1956
Elias Goldberg (1886 - 1978)
Elias Goldberg
1886 - 1978
Jean Prouvé (1901 - 1984)
Jean Prouvé
1901 - 1984
Kjell Erik Killi Olsen (1952)
Kjell Erik Killi Olsen
1952
Ellinor Piipuu (1913 - 2006)
Ellinor Piipuu
1913 - 2006
Carlo Guarienti (1923 - 2023)
Carlo Guarienti
1923 - 2023
Kurt Lehmann (1905 - 2000)
Kurt Lehmann
1905 - 2000
Willi Gutmann (1927 - 2013)
Willi Gutmann
1927 - 2013
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