Anselm Kiefer
1945
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Biography
Anselm Kiefer is a renowned German painter and sculptor known for his visceral and powerful artworks that grapple with the weight of history, memory, and mythology. Born in 1945 in Donaueschingen, Germany, Kiefer emerged as a prominent figure in the art world in the late 1960s with his unique blend of painting, sculpture, and mixed media creations. His works often evoke themes of German history, the Holocaust, and cultural identity, exploring complex and thought-provoking narratives that challenge viewers.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Art is more than a painting or sculpture. Art must be an inescapable part of life.
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My concern is to build a bridge, not to build a monument.
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I am carrying my history with me. I am my own landscape.
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Art is the daughter of freedom.
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Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.