Anselm Kiefer Honored with Monumental Retrospective in Amsterdam

Two leading museums collaborate to showcase the 80-year-old artist's profound exploration of memory, history, and transformation.

The Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam have jointly opened a retrospective titled 'Anselm Kiefer: Sag mir wo die Blumen sind' to celebrate Kiefer's 80th birthday.
The exhibition spans Kiefer’s nearly 75-year career, juxtaposing his works with those of Vincent van Gogh, a major influence on his art.
Kiefer’s art, known for its use of unconventional materials like lead, ash, and straw, reflects themes of destruction, memory, and the cyclical nature of life and death.
A centerpiece of the exhibition is the newly created installation 'Sag mir wo die Blumen sind,' a 24-meter work symbolizing war, renewal, and the eternal cycle of existence.
Kiefer, who has lived in France for over 30 years, is celebrated internationally for confronting historical trauma and creating art of monumental physical and emotional presence.