[no title] Possibly 1946 - 1983

Curator: Karl-Otto Götz created this untitled piece in 1983. The print utilizes stark black ink on a pale ground, and is currently held in the Tate Collection. Editor: It feels so raw, almost frantic. The composition is dynamic, those sharp lines creating a sense of unease. Curator: Götz was a part of the German INformel movement, reacting against geometric abstraction. It emerged after the war as a rejection of imposed order. Editor: Absolutely. The crude marks carry a violent energy, speaking to postwar trauma and the breakdown of traditional forms. Curator: Consider how the use of automatic drawing relates to broader discussions of existentialism and the search for meaning after immense destruction. Editor: The absence of color amplifies the gestural immediacy. It’s as if the artist’s hand is directly transmitting emotion onto the page. Curator: His willingness to confront and dissect the anxieties of his time is crucial to understanding INformel’s lasting influence. Editor: Yes, a stark reminder of art’s power to mirror and challenge society.