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Acrylic on aluminum. Signed and dated on the back. 35th edition.

Imi Knoebel's "Rosa Trapez" is a refined exercise in geometric abstraction, presenting a flat trapezoidal form in soft pink acrylic on aluminum against a white ground. Created between 1998 and 2001, the work reflects Knoebel's sustained investigation of pure color and elementary geometric shapes within the legacy of Malevich's Suprematism. The subtle warmth of the salmon-pink hue activates the trapezoidal plane, transforming a reductive compositional gesture into a meditative encounter with color as autonomous presence, characteristic of Knoebel's position within postwar European concrete and minimal art.

Imi Knoebel (Germany, 1940) is a prominent abstract artist associated with minimalism and constructivism. Known for his bold use of color and geometric forms, his works span painting, sculpture, and installation. Influenced by the Bauhaus and his studies with Joseph Beuys, Knoebel's art explores light, space, and materiality.

Imi Knoebel

Rosa Trapez, 1998-2001

Name: Rosa Trapez, 1998-2001
SKU: 17323

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Painting

PaintingPainting is the process of applying media to a surface, using a tool such as a brush. The term refers to both the action and the resulting object. Artists use many tools to paint, such as brushes, airbrushes, palette knives, sponges or fingers and hands.

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Mixed Media

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Acrylic on aluminum. Signed and dated on the back. 35th edition.

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If you want to stay alive, you have to do something radical.
- Imi Knoebel

Imi Knoebel (b. 1940 Germany) is a German contemporary artist known for his contributions to minimalism and abstract art. Knoebel's work is characterized by its exploration of color, form, and space, often through the use of simple geometric shapes and a restricted color palette. A student of Joseph Beuys at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Knoebel was initially influenced by Constructivism and the Bauhaus, leading him to develop a visual language that emphasizes purity of form and the interaction of shapes within a given space. His work often includes large-scale installations, paintings, and sculptures that challenge the boundaries between painting and sculpture. Knoebel is particularly known for his vibrant use of color in later works, where he expanded his palette to include bright, dynamic hues. His contributions to contemporary art have been widely recognized, with his work exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world, cementing his status as a significant figure in post-war European art.

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What is ‘light and space’?

The Light and Space Movement refers to loosely affiliated art movements connected to minimalism, geometric abstraction, and op art that originated in Southern California in the 1960s. Greatly influenced by artist John McLaughlin, these artists focused on sensory phenomena such as light, perception, and space as central elements of their work. They also incorporated cutting-edge technologies from the aerospace and engineering industries to develop light-filled and sensuous objects, creating immersive experiences that emphasize the viewer's perception.

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Rosa Trapez, 1998-2001

100 x 162.5 x 5 cm

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