German Neo-Expressionist Painter Georg Baselitz Dies at 88, Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery Announces
Friday, May 1, 2026 · 1 min read
German painter Georg Baselitz, a leading figure of the Neo-Expressionist movement, died on Thursday at the age of 88. His death was confirmed in a news release by his representative gallery, Thaddaeus Ropac. Baselitz was known for his emotive brushwork and engagement with German history, gaining international prominence in the 1980s alongside artists such as Anselm Kiefer and Julian Schnabel.
- Artists: Georg Baselitz, A.R. Penck, Anselm Kiefer, Sol LeWitt, Donald Judd, Julian Schnabel, Sandro Chia, Francesco Clemente, Enzo Cucchi
- People: William Grimes
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
Originally via Thaddaeus Ropac · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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