Katie Jayne Britchford

Beyond the Matter – Impressions of Eva Hesse

Galerie der Künstler*innen
Maximilianstraße 42, Munich, Germany

25. July – 27. August 2023

BEYOND THE MATTER – Impressions of Eva Hesse is an exhibition honoring the life and work of the late, great artist Eva Hesse. A German-born American sculptor, Hesse was a pioneer in the use of unconventional materials such as latex, fiberglass, and plastics. She played a key role in ushering in the postminimalist art movement of the 1960s.

This exhibition brings together 20 artists whose practices are inspired by Hesse—whether through her innovative use of materials, distinctive forms, or the remarkable life she lived. Each artist has created work that, in some way, pays homage to her enduring influence.

Though Hesse’s life was tragically cut short at the age of 34, her impact on contemporary art continues to resonate more than 50 years after her passing. This exhibition serves as both a celebration and a tribute to an artist whose legacy remains as powerful as ever.

Participating artists:

Judith Adelmann (GER) / Melanie Chacko (GER) / Cordula Schieri (GER) / Sarah Doerfel (GER) / Olga Golos (RUS) / Mari Iwamoto (JPN) / Simone Kessler (GER) / Katja Köditz (GER) / Youlee Ku (KOR) / Gretta Louw (AUS) / Elisa Manig (GER) / Evelyn Möcking (GER) / Felicia Mülbaier (GER) / Ursula Oberhauser (GER) / Maria Antonio Positano (IT) / Kika Rufino (BR) / Anne Seiler (GER) / Sophie Utikal (GER) / Neringa Vasiliauskaite (LT) / Katharina Weishäupl (GER)

Exhibition view

EVA HESSE (1936-1970)
OHNE TITEL 1965 NO TITLE
Aquarell, Kreide und Bleistift auf Papier Watercolor, crayon and pencil on paper
505 x 660 mm
Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München, Inv.-Nr. 2021:181 Z (Faksimile)