Born in 1945 in Donauschingen, Germany, at the close of World War II, Anselm Kiefer studied art informally under Joseph Beuys at the Düsseldorf Academy in the early 1970s. Kiefer reflects upon and critiques the myths and chauvinism which eventually propelled the German Third Reich to power.
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About Anselm Kiefer
Born in 1945 in Donauschingen, Germany, at the close of World War II, Anselm Kiefer studied art informally under Joseph Beuys at the Düsseldorf Academy in the early 1970s. Kiefer reflects upon and critiques the myths and chauvinism which eventually propelled the German Third Reich to power.
Born in 1945 in Donauschingen, Germany, at the close of World War II, Anselm Kiefer studied art informally under Joseph Beuys at the Düsseldorf Academy in the early 1970s. Kiefer reflects upon and critiques the myths and chauvinism which eventually propelled the German Third Reich to power. His paintings depict his generation’s ambivalence toward the grandiose impulse of German nationalism and its impact on history. Kiefer's work consistently balances the dual purposes of visually powerful imagery and intellectually critical analysis.
Art Fair Career Timeline
Works in Museum Collections
Untitled
1981
Harvard Art Museums
For Khlebnikov: Little Mailed Fist Germany
1980
Harvard Art Museums
Page opening 2 from "The Heavenly Palaces: Merkabah"
1990
Harvard Art Museums
Page opening 3 from "The Heavenly Palaces: Merkabah"
1990
Harvard Art Museums
Page opening 8 from "The Heavenly Palaces: Merkabah"
1990
Harvard Art Museums
Collection data via The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harvard Art Museums (CC BY), and Europeana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What medium does Anselm Kiefer work in?
Anselm Kiefer primarily works in Sculpture, Mixed Media, Photography.
Where is Anselm Kiefer based?
Anselm Kiefer is based in Paris, France.
When was Anselm Kiefer born?
Anselm Kiefer was born in 1945.
What is Anselm Kiefer's nationality?
Anselm Kiefer is from Germany.