“It is said that my art has some typically Nordic features: the curving lines, the convolutions, the magical masks and staring eyes that appear in myths and folk art. This may be. My interest in the dynamics of Jugend style probably also comes into it.”
This book delves into the artistic and political ideas of Asger Jorn, examining his diverse career which spanned painting, printmaking, and writing. It provides insights into his role in the development of Situationist theory and his influence on contemporary art. more
Asger Jorn (1914-1973) was a Danish painter known for his contributions to abstract expressionism and Dadaism. His work blends various styles, including surrealism and minimalism, and was deeply influenced by his philosophical and literary interests throughout his artistic career. more
“We cannot inherit a fixed, unmoving view of life and of art from the past generation.”
“A painting works only on the edge of not working. Then what is ungraspable comes near.”
“If I don't paint for one day, I don't feel well physically or mentally.”