Markus Lüpertz

Born: 1941 in Reichenberg, heute Liberec/Tschechien

Education

studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy


1974 - 1986
Professor of Painting at the State Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe

1986 - 1988
Professor at the Düsseldorf Art Academy

1988 - 2009
Rector of the Düsseldorf Art Academy



In 2006 Markus Lüpertz was awarded the Doctor honoris causa of the Wroclaw Art Academy. Numerous objects can be found in large museums and collections, as well as in public spaces.

Karlsruhe is currently planning a major project with the artist. For a new subway line, he plans to install 200 x 400 cm relief ceramic panels at seven subway stops. The completion of the subway is scheduled for 2020.