Die Graphik Ernst Ludwig Kirchner bis 1924 1924

This is a poster print by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, announcing a survey of his prints up to 1924. The woodblock printing allows for bold colour choices and graphic shapes. I love the way Kirchner lets the texture of the wood speak, those grainy purple patches feel so alive. And, oh, that hand! Held out like he’s saying, "Hey, look at this!" It's a gesture that draws you right in. The flattened perspective reminds me of the German Expressionist movement, but it’s also playful. Thinking about influences, maybe someone like Edvard Munch, especially in the use of simplified forms to evoke emotion. But Kirchner's rawness is all his own. The poster's directness invites multiple readings, it’s a reminder that art is always a dialogue.