Anselm Kiefer, one of the most eminent contemporary artists, is renowned for his imposing works that delve into the complexities of memory, history, and national identity. Born in 1945 in Germany, Kiefer has shaped his career between France and his homeland, developing a deep and layered artistic corpus that addresses the scars of the past and existential human issues with profound introspection.
Kiefer’s upcoming exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, promises to be an extraordinary experience for art enthusiasts. The exhibition will showcase a selection of his most emblematic works, from iconic canvases laden with material to monumental site-specific installations that invade the exhibition space.
Through the use of heterogeneous materials such as painting, sculpture, wood, and lead, Kiefer creates works that oscillate between the evocative and the disturbing, inviting viewers to reflect deeply on the tragedies of the past and their implications in the present. His creations, often enriched with symbols and references to mythology, literature, and history, offer a complex and multifaceted insight into the human condition and its intricate connections with the world around us.
The exhibition represents a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in Anselm Kiefer’s visionary universe and to fully grasp the emotional and conceptual power of his works. It will offer a unique opportunity to delve into the world of the acclaimed German master through a journey that includes both historical works and new productions, including a major piece conceived in dialogue with the Renaissance courtyard of the palace.
Curated by Arturo Galansino, Director General of the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation, “Anselm Kiefer: Fallen Angels” is a journey through allegories, figures, and forms that reflect on identity, poetry, historical events, and various philosophical thoughts.
Through the use of painting, sculpture, installation, and photography, Anselm Kiefer’s art offers a profound insight into the human condition, exploring the connections between past, present, and future. Since his beginnings in the late 1960s, Kiefer has undertaken an intense and layered exploration of themes such as memory, myth, history, literature, and philosophy. In his artistic journey, myth, religion, mysticism, poetry, and philosophy intertwine, with each of his works expressing a rejection of limits, not only in monumental or material terms, but above all in the infinite richness of resources with which he explores the depths of memory and the past.
