Bodycheck - Martin Kippenberger, Maria Lassnig

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The I, the own body BODY CHECK highlights two prominent late 20th-century artists who focused on the human body, particularly their own, in an era marked by abstract art and emerging political correctness. Their work grotesquely stages both female and male bodies, emphasizing the torso, limbs, and facial features with theatrical flair. Maria Lassnig (1919–2014) employed humor and self-irony in her artistic expression, using the grotesque as a feminist tool. Her self-portrayals depict her body in various forms, including as a torso or in states of transformation. Martin Kippenberger (1953–1997) infused his paintings, sculptures, and drawings with a darkly humorous grotesque spirit, reflecting the painful reality of a world lacking compassion. His self and body are often fragmented by external artifacts and language, suggesting a lost sense of salvation. Although Lassnig and Kippenberger never met, their artistic kinship is evident, with Kippenberger likely encountering Lassnig's work during his career. BODY CHECK unites their body images from two decades, offering fresh insights into their art and the gender-specific dynamics of international art at the century's close. The exhibition will be held in Bolzano, showcasing their impactful contributions.