Since 1887, the Munich Studios Gustav van Treeck has made transformed glass into mosaics and other breathtaking works of arts. In addition to restorations, the company is also known for its designer editions.
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The renovations carried out between 2008 and 2021 could make Tholey Abbey an international tourist destination. The highlight of the extensive works are the stained glass windows for the north and south aisles of the abbey church by Afghanistan-born artist Mahbuba Maqsoodi, who lives and works in Munich, and the three choir windows designed by Germany’s most famous living artist, Gerhard Richter. The art establishment are calling this the most significant project of its kind on the continent of Europe.
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02.05.2021
Eccentric German artist Markus Lüpertz turns 80 I find it amazing that I m turning 80. I hope I still have several years ahead of me, because I haven t done yet what I ultimately want to do, Markus Lüpertz said shortly before his birthday.
Markus Lüpertz in April 2021, just before he turned 80
Even though the painter cannot complain about the international recognition he s obtained over the years, he does regret the fact that the pandemic stole one or two years from him. Throughout his career, he deliberately worked to get everyone talking about him.
The painter, born on April 25, 1941 in the Bohemian town of Liberec, is a master of self-portrayal, which is manifest in his eccentric style. He always wears eye-catching rings and a gold Rolex; he has a chauffeur drive him to exhibition openings in a Rolls Royce. He is said to own several more luxury cars as well.
The royal bavarian studios for glass painting
Since 1887, the Munich Studios Gustav van Treeck has made transformed glass into mosaics and other breathtaking works of arts. In addition to restorations, the company is also known for its designer editions.
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