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Paper tigers: how Kandinsky, Kokoscha and Klee sparked an artistic revolution
A new show of visceral, violent and anxiety-strewn drawings reveals a history of expressionist artists seeking to make the world a better placeGerman expressionism has rarely gone out of fashion since its emergence in the early years of the 20th century, but something about it feels particularly of the moment today. Perhaps that’s not so surprising for a movement that sought to define, graphically represent and challenge a time fraught with the threat of war, economic uncertainty and cultural conflict that often shaded into misogyny.A large exhibition of work by the Blue Rider group occupied Tate Modern in London for much of last year and is now followed by a more focused show at the Courtauld Gallery. With Graphic Intent seeks to examine expressionism’s engagement with some of these heightened themes through one characteristic aspect of activity. “Their work on paper was central to the project,” says Niccola Shearman who, along with co-curator Emily Christensen, has brought together work from the Courtauld’s own collection and some prestigious loans. “Whether through pencil drawing or ink brush, work in colour or monochrome, woodcuts and prints, there is a visceral immediacy that matches the subject matter.” Continue reading...
A new show of visceral, violent and anxiety-strewn drawings reveals a history of expressionist artists seeking to make the world a better place
German expressionism has rarely gone out of fashion since its emergence in the early years of the 20th century, but something about it feels particularly of the moment today. Perhaps that’s not so surprising for a movement that sought to define, graphically represent and challenge a time fraught with the threat of war, economic uncertainty and cultural conflict that often shaded into misogyny.
A large exhibition of work by the Blue Rider group occupied Tate Modern in London for much of last year and is now followed by a more focused show at the Courtauld Gallery. With Graphic Intent seeks to examine expressionism’s engagement with some of these heightened themes through one characteristic aspect of activity. “Their work on paper was central to the project,” says Niccola Shearman who, along with co-curator Emily Christensen, has brought together work from the Courtauld’s own collection and some prestigious loans. “Whether through pencil drawing or ink brush, work in colour or monochrome, woodcuts and prints, there is a visceral immediacy that matches the subject matter.” Continue reading...
