At a glance
Landscapes and mythological figures emerge from thick layers of straw, gold leaf, and metallic sediment in these massive new canvases.
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Why go
A chance to see more than twenty new, large-scale works by Anselm Kiefer together in a cavernous industrial setting that matches their physical weight and historical ambition.
You'll see
Layered landscapes · Mythological figures · Gold leaf and straw · The eight-metre painting Die Oreaden
Pace of visit
The sheer physical scale of the canvases encourages a slow pace and multiple viewing perspectives.
Don't miss
Die Oreaden, a massive eight-metre work that demonstrates Kiefer's mastery of scale and complex material textures.
Artlovers Tip
Give the works space; view them from a distance to appreciate the landscape, then move closer to see how the straw and sediment build the surface.
Inside the exhibition
Nymphäum presents a significant body of new work by Anselm Kiefer at Thaddaeus Ropac in Pantin, on the outskirts of Paris, France. The exhibition centers on the artist's career-long interest in mythology and the natural world, translated through his signature heavy, tactile approach to the canvas.
The presentation features more than twenty monumental paintings that utilize an unconventional range of materials including straw, shellac, chalk, and metallic sediment. Among the highlights is the eight-metre-long Die Oreaden, where Kiefer explores the intersection of landscape and ancient lore through thick, geological layers of pigment and organic matter.
Seeing these works in the vast industrial architecture of the Pantin gallery provides a sense of space that central Paris venues rarely offer. It allows Kiefer's Neo-Expressionist compositions to breathe, highlighting the transformation of raw materials into a contemporary form of history painting.
Worth travelling for?
A rewarding journey for those who appreciate monumental scale and the visceral, physical presence of materials that define Kiefer's late career.
Experience as an Artlover
The gallery is located in Pantin; visitors should confirm specific opening hours and regional transport schedules before departing central Paris.
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