I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS
July 6 - August 31, 2024
In a cross-epochal exhibition, ARTES sheds light on the essential role of the flower in the the history of art in the 20th and 21st centuries and thus presents a haunting look at the view of the development of this timeless motif.
“I can buy myself flowers” reflects not only the aesthetic qualities of the flower, but also but also its profound symbolism and cultural significance throughout history.
From the structured elegance of classical modernism to the bold vitality of pop art and the innovative innovative perspectives of contemporary artists, the exhibition offers a unique insight into the offers a unique insight into the many ways in which the flower has come to symbolize beauty, transience and transcendence.
Among the names assembled are Georg Baselitz, Christoph Bouet, Anne Böddeker, Marc Chagall, Klaus Fußmann, Marion Eichmann, E. B. Gordon, Erich Heckel, Damien Hirst, Roy Lichtenstein, Gabriele Münter, Otto Piene, Thomas Röthel, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Lars Teichmann, Andy Warhol and many more.
We look forward to your visit!