Ayeye! - Ruth Baumgarte im Iwalewahaus
| Verlag | Hirmer |
| Auflage | Juni 2026 |
| Seiten | 112 |
| Format | 21 x 1 x 28 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 3777447587 |
| ISBN-13 | 9783777447582 |
| Bestell-Nr | 77744758A |
This new, richly illustrated book centres on how Ruth Baumgarte depicted humanity - from her early works created during the Second World War to the vibrantly colourful Africa pictures of her later years.
Over four decades, Baumgarte (1923-2013) developed a distinct visual language born of existential urgency, ultimately culminating in her Africa cycle. She took more than forty trips to Africa, where, with a keen eye for people and relationships, she engaged with post-colonial realities, social inequalities, and cultural identity.
Across her oeuvre, Baumgarte's personal experience of the 20th century is distilled into a visual reflection that touches on threat, renewal, and humanity's obligations to nature and society. Presented as a dialogue with contemporary African artists, this volume explores Baumgarte's biography, broader humanity, and the global perspective.
