Für wen?, Jörg Immendorff
Jörg Immendorff
Für wen?
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Jörg Immendorff

Für wen?, 1973


Dimensions
130.0 x 210.0 cm
Physical Description
Synthetic resin on canvas
Inventory Number
2379
Acquisition
Acquired in 2011 with support of the Städelkomitee 21. Jahrhundert, property of Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V.
Status
On display, lower level, Contemporary Art, room 5

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About the Work

With his fist clenched, this man is indicating the way to ‘real’ art. The message is: Art must be of use to the people. With ‘To Whom?’ Jörg Immendorff, who joined the Maoist-influenced KPD/ML in 1973, was practising a Western version of agitprop. While he phrases an unambiguous thesis, the antithesis emerges almost imperceptibly – namely Joseph Beuys’ ‘social sculpture’, an extended idea of art with which Beuys intended to alter society. Initially, Immendorff eagerly adopted this notion; here, however, it seems exaggerated, utopian and ultimately hopeless.

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Für wen? (Original Title)
Title Translation
To whom?
Painter
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
Synthetic resin on canvas
Material
Technique

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Departement
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Eigentum des Städelschen Museums-Vereins e.V.
Picture Copyright
© The Estate of Jörg Immendorff
Acquisition
Acquired in 2011 with support of the Städelkomitee 21. Jahrhundert, property of Städelscher Museums-Verein e.V.

Work Content

Motifs and References

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Main Motif
Associated Persons and Institutions

Iconclass

Primary
  • 49L12 Roman script; scripts based on the Roman alphabet
  • 48A2 criticizing and discussing art, art criticism
  • 44C42 (political) agitator
  • 46B353 poster
Secondary

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Last update

13.03.2024