Grüner Hiatus, 1966/67

Green Hiatus

ArtistGünter Fruhtrunk, München 1923–1982 München

Acrylic and casein on canvas

(H x W)146 × 151,7 cm

Status

on display, room 032.1

About the workDynamic lines run diagonally across the canvas. The Munich painter and graphic artist Günter Fruhtrunk created his stripe paintings using mathematical methods. He was not primarily interested in visual sensations, but in translating basic human experiences into a geometric formal language. The Latin word "hiatus" can be translated as "gap" – the title alludes both to the depth of the painting as well as to a chasm that needs to be bridged. Fruhtrunk also became known for his blue and white bag design for the discounter chain Aldi Nord.

AccessionAcquisition 1973

ProvenanceBis 1973 im Besitz des Künstlers; 1973 Galerie Denise René/Hans Mayer, Düsseldorf, erworben vom Künstler; 1973 angekauft von der Galerie René/Mayer

Inventory number0.1973.306

Concrete art

Contact

sammlung@kunstpalast.de

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