Anselm Kiefer "Two Paintings"
Fergus McCaffrey, Tokyo
Until Jul 12
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Anselm Kiefer
During the preparation of Anselm Kiefer: Solaris at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Anselm Kiefer was particularly struck by the juxtaposition of two paintings Für E. T. A. Hoffman, 2015-2024, and er hexte eine Schlange aus dem Wasser, 2016.
Featuring pastoral representations of reflection in still water and sculptures of snakes, that are rendered in gold, ultramarine, ochres and creamy whites, these paintings are wonderfully resonant in the natural light of Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo’s exhibition space.
In Japanese culture, snakes are symbolic of wisdom, wealth, transformation, rebirth, and renewal; as well as being messengers of the dieties; and it is particularly fitting that these two works are exhibited publicly for the first time during the Zodiac year of the snake.
Featuring pastoral representations of reflection in still water and sculptures of snakes, that are rendered in gold, ultramarine, ochres and creamy whites, these paintings are wonderfully resonant in the natural light of Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo’s exhibition space.
In Japanese culture, snakes are symbolic of wisdom, wealth, transformation, rebirth, and renewal; as well as being messengers of the dieties; and it is particularly fitting that these two works are exhibited publicly for the first time during the Zodiac year of the snake.
Schedule Now in session | Apr 2 (Wed) 2025-Jul 12 (Sat) 2025 96 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Fergus McCaffrey, Tokyo http://fergusmccaffrey.com/exhibitions/  | ||||
| Location | 3-5-9 Kita-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from exit A3 at Omotesando Station on the Ginza, Hanzomon and Chiyoda lines. 11 minute walk from exit 5 at Meiji-jingumae Station on the Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6447-2660 | ||||
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