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engagement with form, history, and aesthetics, illuminating his
                                                              influence as one of today’s most significant sculptors.
                                                              Born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1954, Schütte studied at
         THOMAS SCHÜTTE                                       the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf alongside influential artists
                                                              such as Gerhard Richter, Katharina Fritsch, and Isa Genzken.
                                                              His practice critiques dominant artistic movements while
                                                              embedding broader cultural narratives, resulting in a visually
                                                              and conceptually dynamic body of work.
         MoMA presents a major retrospective on German        This exhibition, organized by Paulina Pobocha and Caitlin
         contemporary artist Thomas Schütte, offering a comprehensive   Chaisson, marks the first U.S. museum survey of Schütte’s work
         survey of his career from 1975 to the present. Featuring   in over 20 years, featuring both iconic and rarely seen pieces. A
         over 100 works, including sculptures, drawings, prints, and   fully illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition, providing
         architectural explorations, the exhibition examines Schütte’s   critical essays and reflections from scholars and fellow artists.

         Installation view of Thomas Schütte, on view at The Museum of Modern
         Art, New York from September 29, 2024 through January 18, 2025. Photo:
         Jonathan Dorado.






























































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