Anselm Kiefer

Anselm Kiefer is a German artist renowned for his large-scale paintings and mixed-media works that explore themes of history, memory, and identity. His art often incorporates materials like straw, ash, clay, and lead, giving his pieces a textured, tactile quality. Kiefer’s work reflects on Germany’s past, particularly its troubled history, and examines the impact of German culture and collective memory. Through powerful imagery and symbolic references, he invites viewers to confront complex historical and existential questions, blending myth, history, and personal reflection to create profound, thought-provoking art.