Anti-Laokoon 1965

Ernst Fuchs's 1965 work, "Anti-Laokoon," is a striking example of his grotesque and symbolic style. Inspired by the famous Hellenistic sculpture, the artwork depicts a contorted figure entangled in serpentine forms, alluding to the struggle of humanity against the primal forces of nature. The intricate details, rendered in a realistic yet unsettling manner, create a sense of both beauty and unease, reflecting Fuchs's fascination with the darker aspects of the human condition.