Major Exhibition 'Art in Europe 1945-1968' Challenges East-West Divide with 500 Post-War Works

The Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe concluded its exhibition, 'Art in Europe 1945-1968: Facing the Future,' on January 29, 2017. This remarkable showcase featured around 500 artworks by over 200 artists and collaborated with institutions like BOZAR, ROSIZO, and the Pushkin State Museum. It examined the transformation of European art between 1945 and 1968, providing an alternative perspective on the Cold War. Curators Eckhart Gillen and Peter Weibel structured the exhibition into ten segments, starting with 'Trauma and Remembrance.' It highlighted art movements such as Art Informel, Nouveau Réalisme, and Pop Art, featuring notable artists like Oskar Rabin and Mikhail Roginsky. This Karlsruhe display was the largest, following earlier versions in Brussels and Moscow.