Summary

This exhibition catalogue is dedicated to the work of sculptor Stephan Balkenhol, presenting a selection of his figurative sculptures characterized by their raw, expressive carving and distinctive presence. The publication documents major exhibitions held in Baden-Baden, Duisburg, and Salzburg, offering insight into the artist’s exploration of the human figure through wood, form, and texture.

Description

Published in conjunction with exhibitions at the Staatliche Kunsthalle Baden-Baden, the MKM Museum Küppersmühle für Moderne Kunst in Duisburg, and the Museum der Moderne Salzburg, this catalogue provides a comprehensive overview of Stephan Balkenhol’s artistic practice.

The book features high-quality reproductions of sculptures, preparatory drawings, and installation views, accompanied by scholarly contributions. Balkenhol’s work stands out for its simplicity, directness, and the tension between individuality and universality in his figures.

The volume also includes detailed exhibition information, credits, and institutional context, making it both an artistic reference and a documentary record of contemporary sculpture exhibitions in major European institutions.

C’est un catalogue d’exposition d’art contemporain consacré au sculpteur Stephan Balkenhol.

Le catalogue est bilingue : principalement en anglais et en allemand.