Markus Lüpertz (1941)
1941-04-25Liberec, Czech RepublicGermany, Czech Republic
Markus Lüpertz
Markus Lüpertz is a German painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and writer. He also publishes a magazine, and plays jazz piano. He is one of the best-known German contemporary artists. His subjects are characterized by suggestive power and archaic monumentality. Lüpertz insists on capturing the object of representation with an archetypal statement of his existence. His art work is associated to neo-expressionism. Known for his eccentricity, German press has stylized him as a «painter prince».
Date and place of birt: | 25 april 1941, Liberec, Czech Republic |
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Nationality: | Germany, Czech Republic |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Sculptor |
Art style: | Neo-expressionism, Post War Art, Contemporary art |