"Georg Baselitz, an influential German artist who was internationally known for his robust, often violent, Neo-Expressionist paintings, died today, April 30, at the age of 88."
"Baselitz caused controversy when, in 2013, he told the German newspaper Der Spiegel, 'Women cannot paint very well. It's a fact.' His works center the drama of male genius."
"His 1960s series, Heroes, consists of monumental portraits of male soldiers, and he referred to his own paintings as 'battles.'"
"Baselitz was born in Deutschbaselitz, a village in Saxony, Eastern Germany, in 1938, a year before World War II broke out, and his family home was destroyed by the invading Soviet army."
Georg Baselitz, a prominent German artist, passed away at 88. Renowned for his Neo-Expressionist paintings, he often depicted themes of male genius and violence. His controversial views on women artists sparked debate, particularly his statement that 'women cannot paint very well.' Baselitz's works, including the 'Heroes' series, reflect on Germany's World War II legacy. Born in 1938, he experienced the destruction of his home during the war, which deeply influenced his artistic vision. His final paintings will be exhibited in Venice soon.
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