Jörg Immendorff

German painter and sculptor, café owner

Jörg Immendorff - German painter and sculptor, café owner
Born

1945
80 years ago

Died

May 28th, 2007
18 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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An influential German painter, sculptor, and academic, recognized for engaging with socio-political themes through art. Attended the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf under Joseph Beuys, later becoming a professor. Established a café called 'Café Ehemaliger' as a gathering place for artists and intellectuals. Immendorff's artwork often included references to historical events and personal experiences, merging political commentary with his artistic style. Works such as 'Café Deutschland' showcased his unique approach to merging personal narratives with broader themes in post-war German society.

Created the artwork 'Café Deutschland'

Opened 'Café Ehemaliger' for artists

Served as a professor at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

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