"Georg Baselitz, renowned for his expressive, figurative paintings and sculptures, has died on April 30 at the age of 88. He fostered the image of an art world maverick throughout his career."
"In 1961, he chose a pseudonym and triggered controversy once again with paintings that didn't fit the conservative conventions of the time. 'During this time, I was a bullheaded, unruly and awkward guy who rejected everything,' Baselitz stated."
"Two of his paintings, 'Der Nackte Mann' and 'Die grosse Nacht im Eimer,' triggered a scandal in 1963 and were consequently confiscated, leading to legal testimony regarding accusations of presenting pornographic material."
Georg Baselitz, an East German-born artist, died on April 30 at the age of 88. He defied artistic conventions throughout his life, starting when he was expelled from art school for refusing to conform to expected labor. Moving to West Berlin, he embraced expressive realism instead of the abstract art prevalent at the time. His controversial works, including 'Der Nackte Mann' and 'Die grosse Nacht im Eimer,' led to legal battles over accusations of obscenity, solidifying his reputation as a maverick in the art world.
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