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The human being, front and centre – from the war years to African colours
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Ruth Baumgarte in the Iwalewahaus
This new, richly illustrated book centres on how Ruth Baumgarte depicted humanity – from her early works created during the Second World War to the vibrantly colourful Africa pictures of her later years. Across her oeuvre, a personal experiences of the 20th century is distilled into a visual reflection that touches on threat, renewal, and humanity’s obligations to nature and society.
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Over four decades, Baumgarte (1923–2013) developed a distinct visual language born of existential urgency, ultimately culminating in her Africa cycle. She took more than forty trips to Africa, where, with a keen eye for people and relationships, she engaged with post-colonial realities, social inequalities, and cultural identity. Presented as a dialogue with contemporary African artists, this volume explores Baumgarte’s biography, broader humanity, and the global perspective.
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Ed. Renée Gadsden , Sigrid Horsch-Albert
Iwalewahaus, University of Bayreuth
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released on 06/2026
Text: English / German
112 pages, 80 illustrations
21 x 28 cm, 8 x 11 inches, hardcover
112 pages, 80 illustrations
21 x 28 cm, 8 x 11 inches, hardcover
ISBN: 978-3-7774-4758-2
Keywords
Human image, early works, World War II, African compositions, visual reflection, postcolonial reality, social inequality in art, exhibition, Bayreuth, cultural identity in art
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