The Facts
The Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera in Barcelona has opened an exhibition of works by Anselm Kiefer, drawn primarily from the private collection of Hans Grothe. Titled 'The Secret Life of Plants. Anselm Kiefer in the Grothe Collection', the show includes around forty pieces from the Grothe collection, supplemented by works from other private collections. The exhibition presents a focused survey of Kiefer's conceptual universe across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and artist's books. Kiefer, born in Donaueschingen in 1945, is one of today's most influential artists, and the exhibition is described as like a single work revealing the coherence of his artistic project, reflecting on memory, matter, and knowledge.
The Signal
The exhibition marks the first major solo presentation of Kiefer's work in Barcelona, a city with a growing contemporary art scene. The Grothe collection, one of the most comprehensive private holdings of Kiefer's work, provides a unique lens into his practice. For collectors, the show offers insight into the coherence of Kiefer's multi-media approach and his enduring exploration of historical and natural themes.
- Artists: Anselm Kiefer
- People: Anselm Kiefer, Hans Grothe
- Museums: Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera
- Locations: Barcelona
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