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Michael Beckers

About

Born 1948 in Moenchengladbach, Germany When I use a picture, Humpty Dumpty said in a rather scornful tone, it means just what I choose it to mean neither more nor less. The question is, said Alice, whether you can make pictures mean so many different things. The question is, said Humpty Dumpty, which is to be master thats all.

Location: Moenchengladbach, Germany
Website: http://www.michael-beckers-malerei.de

Education

Studied 1971 - 76 at Kunstakademie Duesseldorf,Germany, fine arts with professor Joseph Beuys and professor Rolf Sackenheim. 1975 master student with professor Sackenheim. History of art with professor Werner Spies. For about 20 years I focused on solitary work, not seeking public attention.Since 2000 I have been going public, and since 2002 I have staged about 2 exhibitions a year in the vicinity of Duesseldorf, e.g. Euregiohaus and BIS in Moenchengladbach, Kunstverein Erkelenz, Kuba Nettersheim, Galerie Artwork Viersen and Galerie SLOWBOY, Duesseldorf., … Read More