Georg Baselitz integrates wheelchair traces into paintings at 87
At 87, German painter Georg Baselitz incorporates marks from his wheelchair into his canvases, reflecting on his early love for Paris. In a recent interview conducted via Zoom between Berlin and Salzburg, Baselitz recalled hitchhiking to Paris in 1961 with his wife Elke, where he first encountered works by Eugène Leroy, Francis Picabia, and Henri Michaux. The artist, known for his upside-down paintings, continues to pursue his ambition to create the best images possible, adapting his technique to his physical limitations.
Key facts
- Georg Baselitz is 87 years old.
- He integrates traces of his wheelchair into his paintings.
- The interview was conducted via Zoom between Berlin and Salzburg.
- His private secretary prepared the conversation.
- In 1961, Baselitz hitchhiked to Paris with his wife Elke.
- He saw works by Eugène Leroy, Francis Picabia, and Henri Michaux for the first time in Paris.
- Baselitz still aims to make the best pictures possible.
- The interview is published in Monopol magazine.
Entities
Artists
- Georg Baselitz
- Elke Baselitz
- Eugène Leroy
- Francis Picabia
- Henri Michaux
Institutions
- Monopol
Locations
- Salzburg
- Austria
- Berlin
- Germany
- Paris
- France