The new exhibition by Anselm Kiefer at Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum features a significant mural inspired by the anti-war song 'Where have all the flowers gone?'. This marks Kiefer's 80th birthday and celebrates his artistic journey, which addresses the profound impact of war and death. The exhibition also explores his historical influences, including Vincent van Gogh. Kiefer, known for his dramatic canvasses and incorporation of various materials, expresses that his work is deeply informed by contemporary issues, even if not overtly political, as reflections on historical and current events manifest in his art.
In the new exhibition at Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum, Anselm Kiefer reflects on life, death, and the legacy of war, ignited by the anti-war song 'Where have all the flowers gone?'.
Kiefer, now 80, explores the interconnectedness of past and present crises, expressing that although he is not overtly political, global events profoundly inform his work.
During the exhibition's opening, Kiefer emphasized that while he is influenced by contemporary issues, his art is not a literal representation of political events.
Through the new mural and exhibition, Kiefer invokes the haunting themes of war and remembrance, invoking a timeless dialogue through powerful visual art.
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