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Georg Baselitz, the German painter renowned for his upside-down motifs and provocative political imagery, has died at age 88. Thaddaeus Ropac gallery has organized an exhibition of his late works at Gl. Holtegaard in Holte, Denmark. The presentation includes paintings and sculptures from his final period, demonstrating his continued experimental approach to form and subject matter. Baselitz, who was represented at Documenta and biennials in Venice, São Paulo, and Beijing, last exhibited at the Galleria dell'Accademia di Venezia, the first living artist to do so.
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The exhibition focuses on Baselitz's lesser-known late production, offering a rare view of his artistic evolution after decades of challenging conventions. For collectors, it provides access to the final chapter of a career that redefined post-war European painting. The collaboration between Thaddaeus Ropac and Gl. Holtegaard underscores the gallery's ongoing commitment to the artist's estate, while the museum's setting highlights the sustained relevance of Baselitz's upside-down lexicon in contemporary discourse.
- Artists: Georg Baselitz
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
- Museums: Gl. Holtegaard
- Locations: Holte, Denmark
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