Mr.
Anselm Kiefer
Independent
Artist (painter)
Area
Humanities and Arts
Specialty
Visual Arts
Elected
2004
International Honorary Member
Painter. Internationally celebrated for imposing operatic works dealing with the historical, mythological, and literary themes that animate postwar German culture. Work balances the dual purposes of visually powerful imagery and intellectually critical analysis. Painting incorporates alternative materials and is known for its large scale and weight.
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