Imi Knoebel's Paradoxical Synthesis of Malevich and Beuys
Imi Knoebel achieves a paradoxical synthesis of the legacies of Kasimir Malevich and Joseph Beuys. Although his art is non-objective, he transcends formalist narrowness and its 'design' avatars by infusing it with vitality drawn from his own personal history.
Key facts
- Imi Knoebel synthesizes Malevich and Beuys.
- His art is non-objective.
- He overcomes formalist narrowness and design avatars.
- Vitality comes from his personal history.
Entities
Artists
- Imi Knoebel
- Kasimir Malevich
- Joseph Beuys
Sources
- artpress —