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In loving memory of Georg Baselitz (1938–2026)

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Georg Baselitz, a titan of contemporary painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking....

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Georg Baselitz, a titan of contemporary painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking. A canonical innovator and one of the most important artists of our time, he had a profound influence on his fellow artists and the international art world throughout his career. His artworks, which are held in the greatest museum collections spanning the globe, will continue to carry his legacy. 

The obituary shared by Baselitz’s family, written by Robert Isaf, is available to read here.

Our heartfelt thoughts are with his wife, Elke Baselitz, as well as with their sons, Daniel Blau and Anton Kern, and their family. We extend our condolences to his studio team, whose exceptional dedication and loyalty spanned many years. Together with Baselitz’s wide community of artists, museum curators, gallery colleagues, friends and collaborators around the world, we feel his passing deeply. 

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Georg Baselitz: Zeit für neue Helden Solo exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg
Museum Exhibitions
Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg, Holle, Germany
16 May 2026 – Ongoing

Georg Baselitz: Zeit für neue Helden

Solo exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg
Conceived as a revolving presentation of prints, this exhibition includes approximately 70 woodcuts and etchings created between 1964 and 2008, supplemented by examples in painting and drawing. 
Konferenz: Baselitz, Immendorff, Lüpertz, Penck Group exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg
Museum Exhibitions
Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg, Holle, Germany
16 May 2026 – Ongoing

Konferenz: Baselitz, Immendorff, Lüpertz, Penck

Group exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg
Comprised of over 50 significant works, the exhibition brings together four celebrated post-war German artists.
 
TEFAF Talks: Eva Helene Pade Meet the Experts
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Stand 345, Park Avenue Armory, New York
Saturday 16 May, 2.30–3pm EST

TEFAF Talks: Eva Helene Pade

Meet the Experts
In this TEFAF Talks session, Eva Helene Pade offers a firsthand insight into Jagt (Hunt) (2026), a key work from her most recent series of paintings. 
Ilya & Emilia Kabakov: Venetian Diary A project with the participation of the inhabitants of Venice
Museum Exhibitions
Venetian Pavilion, Giardini della Biennale, Venice
Ca’ Tron, Santa Croce/San Stae, Venice
9 May—22 November 2026

Ilya & Emilia Kabakov: Venetian Diary

A project with the participation of the inhabitants of Venice
The project traces its origins back to 1993, when the artists conceived for Ghent an installation based on collective story-telling.
Donald Judd Spaces In Conversation: Rainer Judd and Amie Corry
Events
Scuola Piccola Zattere, Venice, Italy
Friday 8 May 2026, 10am

Donald Judd Spaces

In Conversation: Rainer Judd and Amie Corry

A conversation with Rainer Judd, President of Judd Foundation, and arts writer Amie Corry. They will discuss the new expanded edition of Donald Judd Spaces. 
Georg Baselitz: Eroi d'Oro Exhibition introduction and walk-through by JJ Charlesworth
Events
Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore
Wednesday 6 May 2026, 5—5.45pm

Georg Baselitz: Eroi d'Oro

Exhibition introduction and walk-through by JJ Charlesworth
Join ArtReview Editor and critic JJ Charlesworth for an early preview and exhibition walk-through of Georg Baselitz’s solo exhibition Eroi d'Oro. 
Tony Cragg: Ocean of Drops Solo exhibition at Ca' Tron
Museum Exhibitions
Ca' Tron, Santa Croce, Venice, Italy
5 May—22 November 2026

Tony Cragg: Ocean of Drops

Solo exhibition at Ca' Tron
The exhibition at Santa Croce includes stone, wood and large-scale glass sculptures created in collaboration with Berengo Studio.
Nick Oberthaler: Den Frie Udstilling: Vienna-Copenhagen Group show at Den Frie
Museum Exhibitions
Den Frie, Copenhagen, Denmark
2 May—7 June 2026

Nick Oberthaler: Den Frie Udstilling: Vienna-Copenhagen

Group show at Den Frie
Den Frie Udstilling invites their sister institution, Wiener Secession, to join as guest exhibitors for this group exhibition.
Heemin Chung in AMOR EX MACHINA Group Exhibition at Seoul Museum of Art
Museum Exhibitions
Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul, South Korea
30 April—6 September 2026

Heemin Chung in AMOR EX MACHINA

Group Exhibition at Seoul Museum of Art
Heemin Chung is featured in AMOR EX MACHINA, a special exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Nanji Residency SeMA at Seoul Museum of Art. 
Georg Baselitz, German Neo-Expressionist Painter, Dies at 88
Featured in The New York Times
30 April 2026

Georg Baselitz, German Neo-Expressionist Painter, Dies at 88

Along with contemporaries like Anselm Kiefer, he mounted a frontal attack on Minimalism and Conceptualism, the dominant 'cool' styles of the 1970s.

 

Latest News and Events

Georg Baselitz: Zeit für neue Helden Solo exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg
Museum Exhibitions
Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg, Holle, Germany
16 May 2026 – Ongoing

Georg Baselitz: Zeit für neue Helden

Solo exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg
Conceived as a revolving presentation of prints, t his exhibition includes approximately 70 woodcuts and etchings created between 1964 and...
Konferenz: Baselitz, Immendorff, Lüpertz, Penck Group exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg
Museum Exhibitions
Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg, Holle, Germany
16 May 2026 – Ongoing

Konferenz: Baselitz, Immendorff, Lüpertz, Penck

Group exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg
Comprised of over 50 significant works, the exhibition brings together four celebrated post-war German artists.
TEFAF Talks: Eva Helene Pade Meet the Experts
Events
Stand 345, Park Avenue Armory, New York
Saturday 16 May, 2.30–3pm EST

TEFAF Talks: Eva Helene Pade

Meet the Experts
In this TEFAF Talks session, Eva Helene Pade offers a firsthand insight into Jagt (Hunt) (2026), a key work from...
Ilya & Emilia Kabakov: Venetian Diary A project with the participation of the inhabitants of Venice
Museum Exhibitions
Venetian Pavilion, Giardini della Biennale, Venice
Ca’ Tron, Santa Croce/San Stae, Venice
9 May—22 November 2026

Ilya & Emilia Kabakov: Venetian Diary

A project with the participation of the inhabitants of Venice
The project traces its origins back to 1993, when the artists conceived for Ghent an installation based on collective story-telling.
Donald Judd Spaces In Conversation: Rainer Judd and Amie Corry
Events
Scuola Piccola Zattere, Venice, Italy
Friday 8 May 2026, 10am

Donald Judd Spaces

In Conversation: Rainer Judd and Amie Corry
A conversation with Rainer Judd, President of Judd Foundation, and arts writer Amie Corry. They will discuss the new expanded...
Georg Baselitz: Eroi d'Oro Exhibition introduction and walk-through by JJ Charlesworth
Events
Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore
Wednesday 6 May 2026, 5—5.45pm

Georg Baselitz: Eroi d'Oro

Exhibition introduction and walk-through by JJ Charlesworth
Join ArtReview Editor and critic JJ Charlesworth for an early preview and exhibition walk-through of Georg Baselitz’s solo exhibition Eroi...
Tony Cragg: Ocean of Drops Solo exhibition at Ca' Tron
Museum Exhibitions
Ca' Tron, Santa Croce, Venice, Italy
5 May—22 November 2026

Tony Cragg: Ocean of Drops

Solo exhibition at Ca' Tron
The exhibition at Santa Croce includes stone, wood and large-scale glass sculptures created in collaboration with Berengo Studio.
Nick Oberthaler: Den Frie Udstilling: Vienna-Copenhagen Group show at Den Frie
Museum Exhibitions
Den Frie, Copenhagen, Denmark
2 May—7 June 2026

Nick Oberthaler: Den Frie Udstilling: Vienna-Copenhagen

Group show at Den Frie
Den Frie Udstilling invites their sister institution, Wiener Secession, to join as guest exhibitors for this group exhibition.
Heemin Chung in AMOR EX MACHINA Group Exhibition at Seoul Museum of Art
Museum Exhibitions
Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul, South Korea
30 April—6 September 2026

Heemin Chung in AMOR EX MACHINA

Group Exhibition at Seoul Museum of Art
Heemin Chung is featured in AMOR EX MACHINA, a special exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Nanji Residency SeMA...
Georg Baselitz, German Neo-Expressionist Painter, Dies at 88
Featured in The New York Times
30 April 2026

Georg Baselitz, German Neo-Expressionist Painter, Dies at 88

Along with contemporaries like Anselm Kiefer, he mounted a frontal attack on Minimalism and Conceptualism, the dominant 'cool' styles of...

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