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230209: Strabag Kunstforum: Strabag Artaward 08 – Bernhard Buhmann – Scope
Strabag Kunstforum: Strabag Artaward 08 – Bernhard Buhmann – Scope
Looks pretty old
Harlequins and magicians, as well as numerous other sad and destitute figures, who seem to have originated from an early 20th century circus, inhabit Bernhard Buhmann’s large format paintings. Expertly painted, embedded in harmonious compositions, but they lack specific character; something compulsory. The topics are poetic reminiscences of a time long-gone, with distinct connection to de Chirico’s metaphysical paintings. And the paintings with their carefully arranged figures, furniture, and landscapes, unfolding between draped curtains, remind of 17th - 19th century academic paintings. In the recent past, the fact that painting was also a handicraft was often neglected for the benefit of the ecstatic cult of genius. An accusation that does not pertain to Buhman. His works are more likely to run the risk of being positioned in the conservative old master corner.
Wolfgang Pichler
Strabag Kunstforum
1220 Vienna, Donau-City Strasse 9, until 20.03.09
www.strabag-kunstforum.at
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Strabag Kunstforum
1220 Wien, Donau-City Straße 9
Tel: +43-1-224 22-1848, Fax: +43-1-224 22-1847
Email: kunstforum@strabag.com
http://www.strabag-kunstforum.at/
Öffnungszeiten: Mo-Do 9-17, Fr 9-12 h
Strabag Kunstforum
1220 Wien, Donau-City Straße 9
Tel: +43-1-224 22-1848, Fax: +43-1-224 22-1847
Email: kunstforum@strabag.com
http://www.strabag-kunstforum.at/
Öffnungszeiten: Mo-Do 9-17, Fr 9-12 h
