Nachttankstelle 2010

Neo Rauch's "Nachttankstelle" (2010) is a surrealist painting that exemplifies the artist's signature style, blending elements of German history and contemporary life. The painting depicts figures in a nocturnal setting, interacting with an enigmatic gas pump in the foreground. The figures' attire spans different historical periods, creating a sense of disjunction and highlighting Rauch's exploration of time and memory. The use of bold colors, especially in the green and red tones of the gas pump, adds a dreamlike quality to the scene. The painting's composition, with its layering of figures and objects, contributes to its unsettling yet captivating atmosphere.