Joseph Beuys 1968

This 1968 photograph by Christian Skrein depicts the influential German artist Joseph Beuys standing in front of a simple, dark backdrop. The portrait captures Beuys's signature style, including his signature fedora hat, and emphasizes his presence through a formal, almost stoic stance. The image's minimalist aesthetic and focus on the artist's persona are characteristic of conceptual art, a movement that Beuys championed in his influential career. The work highlights Beuys's status as a major figure in 20th-century art, a leader in performance art, and a controversial figure who used his work to challenge societal norms.