Hans Richter Retrospective at Centre Pompidou Metz

From September 28, 2013, until February 24, 2014, the Centre Pompidou Metz is showcasing 'Hans Richter, la traversée du siècle.' This exhibition focuses on Hans Richter (1888-1976), a German artist associated with Expressionism, Dada, and the early abstract art movement of the 20th century. A trailblazer in abstract and kinetic art, Richter created 'Rhythm 21' (1921), a film featuring animated geometric forms that left a mark on experimental cinema. His subsequent works delved into montage and broke free from traditional spatial limitations. In the 1920s, a short film showing objects rebelling against humans led to his persecution by the Nazis, causing him to lose his citizenship. He moved to the U.S. in 1941, where he played a key role in popularizing European avant-garde art.