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Introduction
Imi Knoebel (born Klaus Wolf Knoebel; 1940) is a German artist. Knoebel is known for his minimalist, abstract painting and sculpture. The "Messerschnitt" or "knife cuts," are a recurring technique he employs, along with his regular use of the primary colors, red, yellow and blue. Knoebel lives and works in Düsseldorf.
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Q241977
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Introduction
Pupil of Joseph Beuys at the Kunstakademie Dusseldorf. Inspired by the work of Malevich, and the material nature of painting. He works at the intersection of painting and sculpture, creating works that may consist of piled or stacked panels arranged as installations, as well as shaped paintings.
Nationality
German
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Installation Artist, Painter, Photographer, Sculptor, Video Artist
Names
Imi Knoebel, Imi Knobel, Klaus Wolf Knoebel, Wolf Knoebel, Klaus Wolf, Klaus Wolf Knöbel, Wolfgang Knoebel
Ulan
500124422
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