MEMBERS' ANSELM KIEFER TALK WITH XA STURGIS
EXCLUSIVE FREE EXHIBITION TALK
An Exclusive Talk for Members of the Ashmolean
Booking is required, tickets are free
With Xa Sturgis, Director of the Ashmolean
This major exhibition will be a landmark survey of Kiefer Anselm's work produced between 1969-1982. It returns to Kiefer's roots, featuring important early paintings, photos, prints, artist books, watercolours and mixed-media work, including less well-known, intimate pieces.
Xa Sturgis, Director of the Ashmolean Museum, will talk about the creation of the exhibition and highlight key pieces from the show.
Von Oskar Wilde für Julia (From Oscar Wilde for Julia), Anselm Kiefer, 1973, watercolour & gouache on paper, Hall Collection © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Steven Brookes Studio
Wege der Weltweisheit – die Hermannsschlacht (Ways of Worldly Wisdom – The Battle of Hermann), Anselm Kiefer, 1977, woodcuts on paper with acrylic & shellac mounted on synthetic fabric, Hall Collection © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Roman Maerz
Anselm Kiefer has become a towering figure of post-war art and is best known for his monumental paintings and installations. His immense body of work covers an array of cultural, literary and philosophical subjects and he is a master of multi-media composition using expansive artistic techniques and materials.
The talk will be available to watch live on Zoom and a recording will be shared with ticketholders on request, following the event.
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This talk is online and onsite. It's FREE and exclusively for Members
