Georg Baselitz Retrospective at Sehwa Museum of Art
A comprehensive retrospective spanning sixty years of artistic output by Georg Baselitz is currently welcoming visitors. Running from 13 August through 27 December 2026, the exhibition marks the first major presentation of the artist's work in Korea following his passing, offering an in-depth look at his distinctive formative vocabulary and enduring legacy. Further details can be found directly through the Sehwa Museum of Art.
Exploring Six Decades of Artistic Evolution
The retrospective traces Baselitz’s long trajectory, beginning with the iconic motifs that defined his practice during the 1960s through the 1980s. Visitors can observe how his visual language evolved into later portraits of his lifelong partner, Elke, as well as his self-referential Remix series initiated in the 2000s. The curation also highlights recurring thematic elements, including fragmented human figures and eagles. The journey concludes with his Gold Painting series, a body of work created during his final years.
Through this extensive overview, the exhibition reflects on an artistic career shaped by an intense engagement with historical trauma and the core tenets of painting. Beyond his signature upside-down figures, the display invites a deeper reflection on his mastery of brushwork and visual composition.
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