This exhibition took place in April 2011 (see images on the White Cube
website). Around the room, 24 large works in marvellous lead frames - Des Meeres und der Liebe Wellen - and five "floor based" works, large open books in table-vitrines.
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I was intrigued by the "surgical instruments" that were part of the large paintings, distorted and rusted - unhygenic! - strangely anthropomorphic -
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Few contemporary artists match Kiefer's epic reach, and his work consistently balances powerful imagery with acute critical analysis" says
artlyst's short intro to the exhibition.
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Anselm Keifer's work is very inspirational to me.
I love his use of lead as a metaphor for human mortality.
How lead was used by alchemists, transformed to gold.
How body transforms to spirit.
I'm sure I read a statement by him about this - but maybe it's just my idea of how he thinks. Either way, I love his work and thank you for reminding me about that.
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