Günther Uecker Graphic editions - Bazaar in the Cadoro

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Günther Uecker · Graphic editions

Günther Uecker is one of the most internationally acclaimed German artists of the second half of the 20th century, whose works are exhibited in countless museums worldwide. When he transformed his painterly actions into pictorial objects by introducing nail structures in 1957/58, as part of the ZERO group, he made a pioneering contribution to the development of art after 1945.

In the recently opened exhibition Günther Uecker – On his 95th Birthday – Work Examples 1986–2012, the gallerist and art historian Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen is showing a carefully curated selection of works by the Düsseldorf artist.

Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen worked with the nail artist for decades. This cooperation, which was very fruitful for both sides, resulted in numerous works and groups of works that are well-known today and in great demand on the art market. Examples include the magnificent 42-part portfolio Graphein, which was created in collaboration with luminaries such as Christoph Brockhaus and Hans-Peter Wilberg and contains 42 sheets, the cycle of Roman stones, the prehistory of which also plays a role in our video of the week, or the special editions Schrift der Nägel and Korrelationen as well as the silkscreen print Verletzungen – Verbindungen.

In addition to the large-scale masterpieces on display in the spacious exhibition room at Cadoro – Center for Art and Science in Mainz, the bazaar on the ground floor of the building also attracts many visitors. Here, Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen presents smaller works, editions and take-away pieces, each coordinated with the exhibitions presented on the three floors of the Cadoro.

In keeping with the highly acclaimed Uecker exhibition, the bazaar has some of the much sought-after special editions on display, which were created in connection with the publisher’s numerous book projects in collaboration with Günther Uecker. In our video of the week, Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen presents the treasures she has prepared for you.

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This year, Gallery Dr. Dorothea van der Koelen will once again be represented at the Art Düsseldorf art fair. On the occasion of his 95th birthday and in his adopted home of Düsseldorf, the famous German nail artist Günther Uecker will of course also play an important role in the design of our fair presentation.

Accordingly, Uecker will occupy a significant part of the stand, which gives us the opportunity to spread out the diversity of his œuvre for all visitors and friends of art at our stand. So if you are interested in the Düsseldorf artist, you should definitely visit us.