From September 12 to October 8, 2012, 532 Gallery Thomas Jaeckel presents a selection of early 80s works by the internationally acclaimed artist Stefan Szczesny, in the framework of an exhibition entitled “Szczesny: Neue Wilden works from the 80s.” The exhibition is curated by the renowned art critic Donald Kuspit.

Stefan Szczesny was born in Munich in 1951. He became famous as one of the protagonists of the so-called “Neue Wilde.” These were young German-speaking painters who came to fame in the early 80s and were united by their desire to return to figurative art at a time when minimalist and concept art prevailed. Szczesny was a central figure of the “Neue Wilde” as an artist but also as the organiser of the group’s arguably most important exhibition (the “Rundschau Deutschland”) and as editor of the journal “Malerei. Peinture. Painting,” which provided an important platform for figurative painters across the world. Szczesny is currently among the most important contemporary artists. He lives and works in Saint-Tropez.

The exhibition at 532 Gallery Thomas Jaeckel shows a representative selection of works from Szczesny’s “Neue Wilden” years. The emphasis is on works on canvas, but works on paper and ceramics are also on display.

The exhibition is curated by Donald Kuspit, formerly A. D White Professor at Large at Cornell University. Kuspit had worked on Szczesny in the past, publishing, in 1995, a monograph on the artist.

On the occasion of the exhibition, a catalogue has been published, which contains an original essay by Donald Kuspit as well as an extensive documents-section.

Venue:
532 Gallery Thomas Jaeckel
532 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001

Stefan Szczesny, born 1951 in Munich, became famous as one of the protagonists of the Neue Wilde. He lives and works in Saint-Tropez.

Atelier Stefan Szczesny
Espace des Lices
7, Bd. Louis Blanc
83990 Saint-Tropez

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