Amelie von Wulffen's Institutional Solo Show at KW Institute Confronts German Silence and Trauma

KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin has launched Amelie von Wulffen's inaugural solo exhibition, which will be on display until 24 May. Originally scheduled for December but postponed due to pandemic measures, the exhibition showcases around 250 pieces created between the mid-1990s and 2020, encompassing drawings, watercolors, comics, and installations. Von Wulffen's work delves into Germany's historical trauma following the Third Reich, tackling themes of repression, violence, and nostalgia. Among the highlighted pieces are the 2001 series 'Die graue Partizipation' and a 2016 artwork featuring a flaming infant. The exhibition’s design embodies her themes, including an installation that reflects her experiences caring for ill parents and critiques Anselm Kiefer, while recent works address familial and ecological crises, referencing Austrian poet Friederike Mayröcker.