[no title] 1995

Curator: This striking print is by Georg Baselitz, currently held in the Tate Collections. Editor: It's chaotic, urgent. Those slashing white lines on black feel almost violent. Curator: Baselitz emerged as a key figure in postwar German art, grappling with national identity and trauma. His rebellious spirit often manifested in deliberately crude or provocative imagery. Editor: I see it in the figure’s contorted pose, the negation of classical beauty. There is a structural deconstruction at play, challenging traditional notions of representation. Curator: Indeed. Baselitz aimed to disrupt conventional aesthetics and confront uncomfortable truths. His work serves as a reminder of art's capacity to provoke dialogue about difficult issues. Editor: Ultimately, this work embodies raw expression.