Guldenstern (XX - Five Towns

Under the name Guldenstern, the two artists living in the Rhineland became nationally known within 15 years. Meanwhile, the artists have become a leading name in German pop art with their outstanding images of metropolises and myths.

In reference to Warhol and Wesselmann, they have found their own unmistakable style. On canvas, wood, or aluminum, they reproduce photos of world stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Romy Schneider, or Audrey Hepburn. They also focus on historical upheavals in their works. Furthermore, they stage images with heroes of rock music.

They overlay the rasterized portraits with acrylic paints. Documents are often also displayed on the Guldenstern picture carriers. Clippings from newspapers provide a meaningful context. They hint at glamour with scratches in the aluminum. The tension-filled mix of myth, media connection, and painting has also brought Guldenstern international recognition. Works by artists living near the Lower Rhine have been included in public collections and are highly sought-after objects among selective art buyers across numerous European countries.

The offered image 'Five Towns' from 2003 depicts significant buildings and scenes from five major cities in Germany.

The picture was purchased at Galerie Mensing. Original papers are available.