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THOMAS SCHÜTTE

Reflection on the human condition always lies at the heart of Thomas Schütte’s work, independently of the subject or of the materials employed. In his art he frequently draws on the theme of the family, of human expressions and architectonic models. He works in different mediums, such as steel, glass, bronze and ceramics, to explore concepts linked to cultural memory, to existential difficulty and to human effort that is often expended in striving towards a utopian and impossible ideal. Schütte’s sculpted figures reflect the image and moods of man, and therefore of the artist himself, against the backdrop of life’s precariousness.

Fratelli
2012/2018
Lacquered aluminium on artist's steel base
4 elements of variable dimensions

Exhibition view

In the foreground on the left:
Mann im Matsch mit Fahne
2008/2017

In the foreground on the right:
Mann im Matsch mit Hut
2008/2017

Mann im Matsch mit Fahne
2008/2017
Nr 4/6
Patinated bronze on artist's steel base
Cm 66 x 38 x 33
Pedestal cm 120 x 40 Ø

Mann im Matsch mit Hut
2008/2017
Nr 4/6
Patinated bronze on artist's steel base
Cm 56 x 46 x 25
Pedestal cm 120 x 30 x 50

Exhibition view

Exhibition view

Fake Flag
2018
Glazed ceramic
3 elements: cm 96 x 67,5 x 4 - cm 96 x 67,3 x 4 - cm 96 x 67 x 4
Overall dimensions cm 96 x 207 x 4

Brauner Kopf
2018
Glazed ceramic on artist's steel base
Cm 60 x 45 x 55
Pedestal cm 120 x 50 x 60

Schwarze Blumen
2018
Watercolour on paper
Cm 38 x 28
Framed cm 59,5 x 48,6 x 1,5

Photo © VG Bild-Kunst

Schwarze Blumen
2018
Watercolour on paper
Cm 38 x 28
Framed cm 59,5 x 48,6 x 1,5

Photo © VG Bild-Kunst

Schwarze Blumen
2018
Watercolour on paper
Cm 38 x 28
Framed cm 59,5 x 48,6 x 1,5

Photo © VG Bild-Kunst

Schwarze Blumen
2018
Watercolour on paper
Cm 38 x 28
Framed cm 59,5 x 48,6 x 1,5

Photo © VG Bild-Kunst

Schwarze Blumen
2018
Watercolour on paper
Cm 38 x 28
Framed cm 59,5 x 48,6 x 1,5

Photo © VG Bild-Kunst

Schwarze Blumen
2018
Watercolour on paper
Cm 38 x 28
Framed cm 59,5 x 48,6 x 1,5

Photo © VG Bild-Kunst

Paloma
2012
Ink and pencil on paper
Cm 38 x 28
Framed cm 59,5 x 48,6 x 1,5

Photo © VG Bild-Kunst

Grünes Buch
2012
Ink and crayon on paper
Cm 38 x 28
Framed cm 59,5 x 48,6 x 1,5

Photo © VG Bild-Kunst