Sigmar Polke: Works on Paper, 1963–1974

Apr 1–Jun 15, 1999

MoMA

Sigmar Polke. Spiderman 1971–74. Cut-and-pasted painted papers on canvas, 9′ 3 1/4″ × 10′ 3″ (282.6 × 213.4 cm). Purchased with funds given by Leon D. Black, Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis, Jo Carole and Ronald S. Lauder, and the Richard E. Salomon Family. © 2016 Estate of Sigmar Polke / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, Germany

Including approximately 180 drawings and gouaches and some 20 sketchbooks, the exhibition emphasizes the spontaneous, subversive, and experimental nature of Polke’s work.

Publications

  • Sigmar Polke: Works on Paper Exhibition catalogue, Hardcover, 200 pages
  • Sigmar Polke : works on paper 1963-1974 Out of print, 208 pages
  • Press release 4 pages

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