Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen Opens Georg Baselitz Memorial Exhibition
The Facts
On July 3, 2026, the Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen announced a memorial display dedicated to Georg Baselitz, who died recently. The exhibition traces the artist's development across more than five decades, drawing on the museum's collection of 31 works—from early 1960s pieces through the 'Remix' series and late-period works. The museum's first Baselitz acquisition occurred in 1972, and a solo exhibition in 1976, curated by Carla Schulz-Hoffmann, marked a shift toward contemporary practice and living artists. Key works include 'The Man at the Tree' (1969), one of the first canvases featuring his signature upside-down figure, acquired through the patronage of Franz, Duke of Bavaria.
The Signal
For collectors and curators, this exhibition underscores Baselitz's enduring institutional standing in Germany, particularly within the Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, which holds one of the most comprehensive public collections of his work. The display signals the museum's continued commitment to its post-1976 acquisitions policy focused on living artists, reinforcing Baselitz's legacy as a transformative figure in post-war figurative painting. The inclusion of early and late works offers a rare opportunity to assess his full career arc, from the 1960s breakthrough to the 'Remix' series, within a single institutional context.
- Artists: Georg Baselitz
- People: Carla Schulz-Hoffmann, Franz, Duke of Bavaria
- Museums: Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen
- Locations: Munich
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