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German Postwar Artist Georg Baselitz Dies at 88

artist · 2026-04-30

Georg Baselitz, one of the most important German postwar artists, has died at age 88. Known for his radical and brachial style, Baselitz gained fame for his inverted paintings and provocative sculptures. In a past interview, he discussed self-doubt, author Günter Grass, and his unease with German politics. His death marks the end of an era for German art.

Key facts

  • Georg Baselitz died at age 88.
  • He was a leading figure in German postwar art.
  • Baselitz was known for his radical and brachial style.
  • He created inverted paintings and provocative sculptures.
  • He discussed self-doubt in a past interview.
  • He mentioned Günter Grass in an interview.
  • He expressed unease with German politics.
  • His death is reported by NZZ.

Entities

Artists

  • Georg Baselitz
  • Günter Grass

Institutions

  • NZZ
  • Royal Academy of Arts
  • Centre Pompidou
  • Actuart

Locations

  • East Germany
  • West Berlin
  • Germany
  • Deutschbaselitz
  • London
  • Paris

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