Back to the Classics

Period-defining names and works (re)take the limelight as they bring the contemporary audience on a walk down memory lane

By Zabrina Lo and Aaina Bhargava

GOLDEN AGE Paintings created during the pandemic by renowned German artist Anselm Kiefer are on view at Villepin gallery in a new solo exhibition, Golden Age. The title takes inspiration from Greek myths, specifically those alluding to a period of prosperity and peace seen as the peak of human civilisation. As such, imagery of mountains is ubiquitous throughout the show, serving as a metaphor for utopia. Other recurring motifs include bicycles and wheels, conveying the idea of renaissance and cyclical changes from one place to another. Layered with gold leaf, lead, oil, acrylic, soil and sediment, the paintings incorporate materials which change over time, reflecting the artist’s interest in transcendence and change. The exhibition will also feature a large-scale installation and extensive programming including salon talks, educational materials and guided…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2023

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