John Chamberlain retrospective at Galerie Karsten Greve spans six decades of work
Galerie Karsten Greve in Cologne is mounting a solo exhibition honoring John Chamberlain, a pivotal post-war avant-garde figure. The presentation assembles pieces from various periods starting in 1960, encompassing both his sculptural and photographic output. Chamberlain, who grew up in Chicago amid an industrial landscape of factories and workshops, maintained a representation with the gallery from 1973 onward. His long-standing connection with Karsten Greve extended beyond professional collaboration to include personal friendship, evidenced through multiple solo and group shows over the years. The exhibition serves as a tribute to Chamberlain's groundbreaking and highly individual artistic legacy, underscoring its significant impact on art history after World War II. Chamberlain lived from 1927 until 2011.
Key facts
- Galerie Karsten Greve is presenting a John Chamberlain solo exhibition
- The exhibition is in Cologne
- John Chamberlain was born in 1927 and died in 2011
- Chamberlain is a central figure of the international post-war avant-garde
- Chamberlain has been represented by Galerie Karsten Greve since 1973
- The exhibition includes works from 1960 onward
- The show features both sculpture and photography by Chamberlain
- Chamberlain was raised in Chicago in an industrial environment
Entities
Artists
- John Chamberlain
- Karsten Greve
Institutions
- Galerie Karsten Greve
Locations
- Cologne
- Germany
- Chicago
- United States