Weekend Art: Kesting, Gleichmann, and Kusama in Germany
This weekend, Germany showcases three significant exhibitions. The Kunstmuseum Moritzburg in Halle is hosting a retrospective of Edmund Kesting (1892-1970), highlighting his 'Bildbauwerke' from the 1920s, experimental photography, and later works, available until October 25. Meanwhile, in Hannover, the Sprengel Museum features a retrospective of Otto Gleichmann (1887-1963), displaying over 100 artworks, including those by his spouse, Lotte Gleichmann-Giese, until November 1. Additionally, the Museum Ludwig in Cologne wraps up its Yayoi Kusama exhibition, which drew more than 450,000 visitors, breaking Edward Hopper's previous record. On August 1 and 2, the museum will remain open until 2:00 AM, with tickets available from 8 PM. The exhibition will then move to the Stedelijk Museum in mid-September.
Key facts
- Kunstmuseum Moritzburg in Halle shows first comprehensive Edmund Kesting retrospective until October 25.
- Kesting was born in Dresden in 1892 and was a painter, photographer, graphic artist, and teacher.
- The exhibition highlights Kesting's 'Bildbauwerke' from the 1920s and his experimental photography.
- Kesting co-founded the Dresden art school 'Der Weg' and the artists' association 'die abstrakten'.
- Sprengel Museum Hannover presents first major Otto Gleichmann retrospective in nearly 40 years until November 1.
- Gleichmann was a member of the Hannoversche Sezession and his work reflects WWI experiences.
- The show includes over 100 works and features pieces by Lotte Gleichmann-Giese and other Hannover artists.
- Museum Ludwig's Kusama retrospective attracted over 450,000 visitors, a new record.
- The museum will be open until 2 AM on August 1 and 2 for the final weekend.
- The Kusama exhibition will travel to the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam in mid-September.
Entities
Artists
- Edmund Kesting
- Otto Gleichmann
- Lotte Gleichmann-Giese
- Yayoi Kusama
- Edward Hopper
Institutions
- Kunstmuseum Moritzburg
- Sprengel Museum Hannover
- Museum Ludwig
- Stedelijk Museum
- Hannoversche Sezession
- Der Weg
- die abstrakten
Locations
- Halle
- Germany
- Hannover
- Cologne
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands