Esslingen am Neckar 

Adolf Fleischmann, born in Esslingen am Neckar, produced this abstract piece also named after his birthplace. Fleischmann was a German artist who explored abstraction in the mid-20th century, amidst a backdrop of shifting cultural identities. Fleischmann's journey to abstraction reflects a broader quest for universal languages in art, particularly poignant given the divisive ideologies of the time. The octagonal shape, filled with horizontal lines and vertical bars, creates a kind of harmony. There's a sense of order, yet the subtle shifts in color and the slight imperfections in line invite us to look closer. We might ponder how he, as a German artist, navigated the complex terrain of national identity and artistic expression in a world marked by conflict. Fleischmann’s artwork presents an invitation to reflect on how personal identity interacts with the broader socio-political landscape. What does it mean to create and express oneself when the world feels like it's constantly reshaping our understanding of who we are?