Thaddaeus Ropac Announces Baselitz Exhibition at Rupertinum Focusing on Early Graphic Works
The Facts
On July 3, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced an exhibition at the Rupertinum in Salzburg dedicated to Georg Baselitz's early graphic works from the 1960s. The show is the first to structure its thematic narrative around four manifestos written by the artist during that decade. Baselitz made a conscious decision to pursue figurative art in the early 1960s, a provocative choice at a time when abstraction dominated, and this exhibition explores his engagement with German history, identity, and the artist's ego through a raw, powerful visual language that combines classical pictorial traditions with his distinctive style.
The Signal
The exhibition offers a focused look at Baselitz's formative graphic output, a period that established him as a key innovator in post-war art. By anchoring the display in the artist's own manifestos, the Rupertinum provides a rare opportunity to understand the intellectual framework behind his early work. For collectors and curators, this deep dive into Baselitz's graphic practice underscores the enduring market and scholarly interest in his foundational years, particularly as his influence on contemporary figurative painting continues to be reassessed.
- Artists: Georg Baselitz
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
- Museums: Rupertinum
- Locations: Salzburg
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