Anselm Kiefer

Painter
BIRTHDAY
March 8,1945
Birthplace
Germany
Age
76 years old
Birth Sign
Pisces
BIRTHDAY
March 8,1945 (age 76)
Birthplace
Germany

About

Painter and sculptor their for his use of materials like straw, ash, clay, and shellac. Many of his paintings from 1980 to 1983 referenced National Socialist architecture, including Hitler's Berlin Chancellery in "To the Unknown Painter" from 1983.

Before Fame

He studied during the 1970s with renowned artist Joseph Beuys. Prior to that he had been mentored by realist and figurative painter Peter Dreher.

Trivia

He was once the recipient of the Praemium Imperiale, a prestigious award given by the imperial family of Japan on behalf of the Japanese Art Association.

Family Life

He was born in Donaueschingen, Germany, right before World War II ended. His family moved to Ottersdorf in 1951.

Associated With

He and fellow artist John Marin both had their work exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.