Neo Rauch reveals fantastic children's drawings in Aschersleben!

Neo Rauch reveals fantastic children's drawings in Aschersleben!

In a fascinating exhibition, the renowned German painter Neo Rauch presents his children's drawings from 1965 to 1968 for the first time. The show in the Aschersleben Graphics Foundation is described as an adventure trip to the childhood of the artist, whereby it also addressed an early trauma: his parents' accidental death, which influenced him formingly. Led by MDR Cultural editor Andreas Höll, an interview with smoke includes deeper insights into the manic drawings, which played an important role in his childhood. These drawings show a cosmos full of imagination and lust for experimentation, elements that can also be seen in his today's work. The exhibition is available until May 23, 2026, which gives visitors the opportunity to immerse yourself in the beginnings of Rauch's artistic development. MDR reports that ...

Neo Rauch is a central part of the new Leipzig school and was born in Leipzig in 1960. He grew up in the GDR, and his special relationship with his parents, who died tragically when he was only four weeks old, has a decisive influence on his artistic perspective. His works often reflect on human characteristics such as shyness and thoughtfulness and are poetic and psychologically complex. His style shows a combination of dream and nightmare, supported by academic intensity in everyday situations. Influential artists such as Giorgio de Chirico and Max Ernst shape his surrealistic approach. The art story reports that ...

artistic development and influence

Rauch's first solo exhibition took place in 1993, but at first it was not very successful. It was only in 1999, when he exhibited at the Armory Show in New York, was he recognized internationally. His unique works, including "Unarable Naturalism", "Waiting for the Barbarians" and "Guardian of the Night", attracted numerous wealthy collectors, including well -known names such as Brad Pitt. Despite his success, Rauch remains based in Leipzig and works in his studio every day. His influence extends not only on the art scene, but also to numerous artists who are inspired by his ability to combine reality and unreality.

In his work, smoke avoids political issues and instead focuses on a free dialogue that enables viewers to find their own meanings in his works. His lively color palette and the representation of hybrid creatures are central elements that shape its works of art and make them unique in the contemporary art world.