Christian Ludwig Attersee. From the Klewan Collection

In what is now the fourth exhibition from the rich collection of the former
former gallery owner Helmut Klewan, the MMK Passau is showing works by Christian
Ludwig Attersee, one of the most internationally renowned contemporary Austrian painters.
the present day. Attersee is also known as a poet, songwriter, film maker, set designer and designer.
Attersee is also known as a poet, songwriter, filmmaker, stage designer and designer.
named after his sailing area. He took part in documenta VI in 1977 and the Venice Biennale in 1984.
The Passau exhibition marks the first time Attersee's works have been exhibited in Germany for 16 years
in Germany for the first time in 16 years (most recently in Bremen in 2008). Furthermore, the
the tradition of the museum, whose founder Hanns Egon Wörlen
Attersee's works here in 1995 as part of the city's baroque festival "Passauer
PArock" baroque festival.
Attersee's colourful, dynamic paintings are characterised by figurative and ambiguous motifs, often
ambiguous motifs, often with a tendency towards erotic satire. They are not only a
mirror of human experiences and projections that have found their way into the history of
art history for centuries, but also invite us to enter into dialogue through an open
dialogue with these themes. In doing so, they trust in our maturity and ability,
to deal responsibly with complex issues.
In addition to the 80 or so works from the Klewan Collection, which were created between 1964 and
2000, Attersee is showing six paintings from 2009-2023 from his studio.
his studio. A brochure will be published to accompany the exhibition.

Last edited on 11.09.2024