Upside-Down Paintings Explored Through Film: ‘Georg Baselitz’ Cinetalk

[Financial News] An event will offer a chance to explore the work of German contemporary artist Georg Baselitz, who paints his subjects upside down, through a film and commentary.
On the 30th, Taekwang Group said that Sehwa Museum of Art and art-house cinema CineCube will screen the documentary ‘Georg Baselitz’ and hold an ‘Art & Movie Cinetalk’ at 7:30 p.m. on November 6 at CineCube Theater 2 in Seoul’s Jongno District.
The event is being held in conjunction with Sehwa Museum of Art’s retrospective of ‘Georg Baselitz,’ which runs through December 27. After the screening, Professor Yang Jeong-mu of Korea National University of Arts will provide commentary, and Park So-young, a culture desk reporter for TV CHOSUN, will moderate. Together with the audience, they will explore Baselitz’s artistic world, the art-historical significance of painting, and its contemporary value.
From 1969 onward, Baselitz developed a practice of painting figures and landscapes upside down. It was an attempt to strip away the narratives within the picture and focus on painting itself.
The retrospective features 46 works, including paintings, drawings and sculptures, ranging from early works from the 1960s to pieces from the final period of his life. Visitors can see portraits of the artist’s wife, Elke, the ‘Remix’ works reinterpreting past motifs, and the ‘Gold Paintings’ series, which he focused on in his later years. CineCube will hold special screenings of the documentary through December 27, when the exhibition closes.
To attend, book a seat for the 7:30 p.m. screening on November 6 through the CineCube website. Attendees can also take part in the Cinetalk after the screening. An event will also be held on the day, offering either a Sehwa Museum of Art merchandise package that includes exhibition tickets or a CineCube movie ticket.
A CineCube representative said, "We hope this will be an opportunity to explore Baselitz’s work and life from multiple perspectives through commentary by film and art experts."

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