zeitgenössische kunst
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».
Otto Piene was a German-American artist specializing in kinetic and technology-based art, often working collaboratively.
Wolfgang Tillmans is a German photographer. His diverse body of work is distinguished by observation of his surroundings and an ongoing investigation of the photographic medium’s foundations.
Tillmans was the first photographer – and also the first non-British person – to be awarded the Tate annual Turner Prize. He has also been awarded the Hasselblad Award, the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal, the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition's Charles Wollaston Award, The Culture Prize of the German Society for Photography, and is an Academician of the Royal Academy of Arts, London.
Niki de Saint Phalle was a French-American sculptor, painter, filmmaker, and author of colorful hand-illustrated books. Widely noted as one of the few female monumental sculptors, Saint Phalle was also known for her social commitment and work.
Timm Ulrichs is a German contemporary artist and sculptor, considered one of the most influential conceptualists, creates performances and is critically acclaimed.
Robert Filliou is a French postmodern artist and poet, author, director and producer of videos and sculptures, working in the genres of happening and performance art. Filloux was a member of the Fluxus movement and the creator of the concept of the Museum in a Hat.
Timm Ulrichs is a German contemporary artist and sculptor, considered one of the most influential conceptualists, creates performances and is critically acclaimed.
