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The life work of Hermann Obrist (1862-1927) is one of the most important contributions to art around 1900. In Munich in the 1890s, the Swiss-born sculptor, illustrator and theoretician originated the German variation of Jugendstil, which fused high-quality craftsmanship from the applied arts with the aesthetic aspirations of the fine arts. With his fountains and tombs Obrist created the first abstract sculptures. He also went beyond the traditional concept of the sculptor in his concern with photography and opened up new paths for 20th century art. Works in the Applied Art Collection of the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich and the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München are being brought together for the first time in order to bring Obrist's complete work within reach. The topicality of his work for art, arts and crafts and theory is shown through the link between image and contemporary ideas. The exhibition will subsequently be on show at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich. Publication: Hermann Obrist – Sculpture / Space / Abstraction Around 1900, Museum Bellerive – Ein Haus des Museum für Gestaltung Zürich and Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München (Ed.), G/E, Scheidegger & Spiess |
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