Kunsthalle Mannheim mounts major Nouveau Réalisme survey
Kunsthalle Mannheim is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to Nouveau Réalisme, marking the most extensive showcase of its kind in Germany in over 15 years. Featuring approximately 150 pieces, the exhibit includes works from iconic artists such as Niki de Saint Phalle, Yves Klein, and Christo, among others. This display traces the movement's development since the 1960s, illustrating how these artists redefined reality through their creations. The event also reflects on the influential collective established by critic Pierre Restany in Paris on October 27, 1960, while connecting their impact to broader social changes across Europe, the USA, and Latin America.
Key facts
- Kunsthalle Mannheim is hosting the largest Nouveau Réalisme exhibition in Germany in over 15 years.
- The exhibition features around 150 works.
- Artists include Niki de Saint Phalle, Daniel Spoerri, Yves Klein, Christo, Jean Tinguely, Arman, and César.
- The movement began in the 1960s, transforming reality into art material.
- The 'Déclaration constitutive du Nouveau Réalisme' was signed on 27 October 1960 in Paris.
- Pierre Restany was the French art critic who formed the group.
- The exhibition contextualizes Nouveau Réalisme as an international phenomenon.
- Artists across Europe, the USA, and Latin America reacted to post-war social changes.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Kunsthalle Mannheim
Locations
- Mannheim
- Germany
- Paris
- France
- Europe
- USA
- Latin America