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Ben Willikens

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Ben Willikens' paintings, with deserted spaces as their main motif, gained fame in the second half of the 1970s. The exhibition and catalogue present nearly 50 works created between 1971 and 2021, spanning his entire oeuvre. Three groups of works include the Anstaltsbilder, ORTE (PLACES), and Räume der Moderne.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2022
Publisher: Kerber Verlag


Ben Willikens (*1939) gained fame in the second half of the 1970s for his predominantly precise, large-format paintings, featuring deserted spaces as their central motif. The exhibition and accompanying catalogue showcase nearly 50 works created between 1971 and 2021, encompassing the artist's entire oeuvre. Three groups of works form the core pillars of the exhibition: the Anstaltsbilder of the 1970s, where Willikens explores a dark chapter from his life; the series ORTE (PLACES) and ORTE 2 (PLACES 2), which delve into Willikens's examination of the architecture of the National Socialist period; and various works from the series Räume der Moderne (Spaces of Modernity). The exhibition offers a comprehensive exploration of Willikens's artistic journey, showcasing his unique perspective and artistic vision over the past five decades.

Ben Willikens, born in 1939, gained recognition in the latter half of the 1970s for his meticulously composed, large-scale paintings, prominently featuring barren spaces as their central theme. The exhibition and accompanying catalogue present a comprehensive collection of nearly 50 artworks created between 1971 and 2021, encompassing the entirety of the artist's oeuvre. Three distinct groups of works form the core pillars of the exhibition: the Anstaltsbilder of the 1970s, where Willikens delves into a somber chapter from his life; the series ORTE (PLACES) and ORTE 2 (PLACES 2), which explore Willikens's examination of the architectural heritage of the National Socialist era; and various pieces from the series Räume der Moderne (Spaces of Modernity). The exhibition provides a thorough examination of Willikens's artistic trajectory, showcasing his distinctive perspective and artistic vision spanning over five decades.

Weight: 1g
Dimension: 235 x 285 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783735608291

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