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Painter

German painter known for his unique artistic style and reflections on German history. Baselitz's works often blend abstract and representational elements, characterized by strong colors and bold compositions.

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“I hang my work upside down to emphasize surface.”

Surface Upside Down Exhibitions

Author:Georg Baselitz

“No one who looks at my paintings can see whether a painting is upside down or not anymore. I've made or developed so many image models that some people have given up trying to keep track of me. But others have only one or two ways of doing things and are successful with that.”

People Trying Successful Painting Track Upside Down

Author:Georg Baselitz

“An object painted upside down is suitable for painting because it is unsuitable as an object.”

Objects Painting Upside Down Suitable

Book:Georg Baselitz: Collected Writings and Interviews

Source: Georg Baselitz: Collected Writings and Interviews

About the Author

Born: January 23, 1938
Known for: Painter
Quotes: 59

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