Michael Werner Gallery: A.R Penck ‘Paintings from the 1980s and Memorial to an Unknown East German Soldier’

Michael Werner Gallery announces two exhibitions by A.R Penck, ‘Paintings from the 1980s' and 'Memorial to an Unknown East German Soldier.’ They feature several large-scale paintings and a monumental sculpture in wood and bronze. Penck’s works address the social and political issues facing modern man. The paintings are comprised by the works made during his post-emigration time from East Germany. ‘Memorial to an Unknown East German Soldier’ was created for the artist’s 1984 exhibition at London’s Tate Gallery, is one of his most important works and the first work in bronze he made.

When: Through July 3, 2018

Where: Michael Werner Gallery, 4 East 77th Street

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