Jawlensky and Werefkin: Expressionist Soulmates at Lenbachhaus

The Lenbachhaus in Munich presents 'Soulmates', a dual exhibition dedicated to Alexej von Jawlensky and Marianne von Werefkin, running until February 16, 2020. The show traces their artistic evolution from Expressionism to abstraction and magical realism, highlighting their personal and creative partnership. Jawlensky (1864–1941) moved from Russian folk-inspired Expressionism to geometric abstraction, influenced by the Blaue Reiter and Matisse. Werefkin (1860–1938), after a decade-long hiatus from painting, developed a unique blend of Expressionism and magical realism, depicting Russian social divides and later urban fairy-tale scenes in Ascona. The exhibition underscores their role in shaping early 20th-century art, often overshadowed by peers like Kandinsky and Münter.