Georg Baselitz on His African Art Collection and Its Formal Links to His Work
Georg Baselitz discusses his passion for African art and the formal relationships between his own work and African artifacts. A portion of the German artist's African collection will be exhibited at SIME. In an interview with Jacques Kerchache, Baselitz addresses the strange familiarity he feels when encountering these African pieces, his preference for the term 'craftsmanship' over 'art' in this context, and the absence of objects from the Americas, Oceania, or Southeast Asia in his collection.
Key facts
- Georg Baselitz speaks about his passion for African art and formal connections to his work.
- Part of Baselitz's African collection will be shown at SIME.
- Jacques Kerchache interviews Baselitz.
- Baselitz discusses the strange familiarity he feels with African artworks.
- Baselitz prefers to use the term 'craftsmanship' rather than 'art' for African objects.
- Baselitz's collection lacks objects from the Americas, Oceania, and Southeast Asia.
Entities
Artists
- Georg Baselitz
- Jacques Kerchache
Institutions
- SIME
Sources
- artpress —