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.
« When I am asked about what I think when I look at a painting. I can only answer that I don't think at all; I look at it and can only take in the beauty, and I don't want to see it in relation to anything else. »
Imi Knoebel
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, dynam
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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.
« When I am asked about what I think when I look at a painting. I can only answer that I don't think at all; I look at it and can only take in the beauty, and I don't want to see it in relation to anything else. »
Imi Knoebel
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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