Exhibition Archive - Akim Monet Curatorial 2011-2023

Berlin (2011-2018): Sex is kicking death (Fall 2012)

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  • Upon discovering German Expressionist graphics from the beginning of the 20th century, it is quite striking to see how often the same artists addressed both the seemingly contradictory themes of sex and death.Of course, the insouciance and enthusiasm of the first decade of the 20th century soon gave way to the horror of the first world war, and to the carnage and destruction that spread through Europe like wild-fire.Nevertheless, as one examines their multilayered meaning, both these notions of death and sex are in fact often interchangeable. In Elizabethan times {quote}dying{quote} was used as a metaphor for experiencing an orgasm. Conversely, death is seen in certain cultures as the ultimate bliss.It is in the spirit of Charles Bukowskiʼs words {quote}SEX IS KICKING DEATH IN THE ASS WHILE SINGING” that Side by Side Gallery Akim Monet explores these themes through the work of a selection of early 20th century German expressionist artists.Concurrently, in order to create a bridge to the early 21st century, the gallery has invited Berlin-based contemporary artist Satch Hoyt to respond to the German Expressionist prints.
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  • Emil Nolde (1867-1956)Etching (Line etching with tonal etching)On structured Van Gelder Zonen vellumTitIed twice at bottom edge of the sheet. Signed bottom right.26 x 22 cm on 58,5 x 44,5 cmSchiefler-Mosel R 196 IIRadierung (Strich- und Tonätzung)Auf kräftigem strukturiertem van Gelder Zonen-VelinIm Papierunterrand zwei Mal betitelt. Unten rechts signiert. 26 x 22 cm auf 58,5 x 44,5 cmWVZ-Nr. Schiefler-Mosel R 196 II
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  • Emil Nolde (1867-1956)Etching (Line etching with tonal etching)On vellumTitled bottom center and numbered {quote}II.9{quote} bottom left. Signed bottom right.21 x 26 cm on 57 x 45,8 cmSchiefler-Mosel R 200 IIRadierung (Strich- und Tonätzung)Auf VelinUnten in der Mitte betitelt und unten links nummeriert {quote}II.9{quote}. Unten rechts signiert.21 x 26 cm auf 57 x 45,8 cmWVZ-Nr. Schiefler-Mosel R 200 II
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Girl with one armMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain9 x 6 x 5 cm
  • Erich Heckel (1883-1970)LithographOn chamois etching-boardSigned and dated bottom-right27,6 x 34 cm on 40 x 53,7 cmDube L 153LithographieAuf chamois KupferdruckkartonUnten rechts signiert und datiert27,6 x 34 cm auf 40 x 53,7 cmWVZ-Nr. Dube L 153
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Baby & Girl and Elf giving headMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain 13 x 9 x 5 cm
  • Otto Mueller (1874-1930)Lithograph On smooth vellumOne of 20 impressions aside from the numbered edition of 30. Verlag Graphisches Kabinett J.B. Neumann, Berlin. Signed bottom right. 29,5 x 39,2 cm on 43,8 x 56,3 cmKarsch 146 II aLithographieAuf glattem VelinEiner von etwa 20 Abzügen ausserhalb der numerierten Auflage von 30 Drucken. Verlag Graphisches Kabinett J.B. Neumann, Berlin. Unten rechts signiert. 29,5 x 39,2 cm auf 43,8 x 56,3 cmWVZ-Nr. Karsch 146 II a
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Girl with PigsMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain 11,5 x 6 x 9 cm
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  • Erich Heckel (1883-1970)DrypointOn laid paper, {quote}FL Antique{quote} WatermarkEdition number 5/15Signed, dated and subsequently titled 13,7 x 10 cm on 26,4 x 20,7 cmDube R 063KaltnadelradierungAuf Bütten mit Wasserzeichen {quote}FL Antique{quote}Exemplar 5/15Signiert, datiert und später betitelt13,7 x 10 cm auf 26,4 x 20,7 cmWVZ-Nr. Dube R 063
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Elf, Leg, Woman with vaseMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain 9,5 x 8 x 4,5 cm
  • Emil Nolde (1867-1956)Etching (Line etching with tonal etching)On chamois vellumOne of 8 impressions in this condition. Marked as «II.8» bottom left as well as titled. Marked «zum Christfest 1922» bottom right. Signed bottom right.1,7 x 24,4 cm on 65,4 x 48,9 cmSchiefler-Mosel R 211 IIRadierung (Strich- und Tonätzung)Auf chamois VelinEines von 8 Exemplaren dieses Zustandes. In der linken unteren Ecke mit «II.8» bezeichnet und betitelt, in der rechten unteren Ecke mit «zum Christfest 1922» bezeichnet. Unten rechts signiert.31,7 x 24,4 cm auf 65,4 x 48,9 cmWVZ-Nr. Schiefler-Mosel R 211 II
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Three WomenMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain13 x 7 x 8 cm
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  • Erich Heckel (1883-1970)woodcut, handcolored in watercoloron firm, slightly brownish vellumone of a few impressions by the artistsigned bottom right, marked {quote}Ostende 15 Probe{quote} on bottom left, titled {quote}Pfleger PR{quote} bottom left

35,4 x 26,8 on 59,2 x 49,4 cm
Dube H 301Holzschnitt aquarelliert 

Auf festem, leicht bräunlichem VelinEiner von wenigen Abzügen des KünstlersUnten rechts signiert. Unten links mit {quote}Ostende 15 Probe{quote} bezeichnet sowie im Papierunterrand links mit {quote}Pfleger PR{quote} betitelt35,4 x 26,8 auf 59,2 x 49,4 cm
Dube H 301
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Girl with Soldier’s headMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain11 x 7 x 5,5 cm
  • Hermann Max Pechstein (1881–1955)Colour woodcut, additionally hand-colored by the artist
On solid vellumNumbered {quote}23/51{quote} bottom left. Signed bottom right.49,6 x 40 cm on 73,0 x 52,5 cmKrüger H 295Farbholzschnitt, vom Künstler überarbeitet
Auf festem VelinEines von 51 nummerierten Exemplaren. Unten links mit {quote}23/51{quote} nummeriert. Unten rechts signiert.49,6 x 40 cm auf 73,0 x 52,5 cmWVZ-Nr. Krüger H 295
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Clown & PigMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain12 x 7 x 6,5 cm
  • Erich Heckel (1883-1970)woodcut

on laid paper with watermark {quote}SLG{quote}signed, dated and marked {quote}Ostende{quote}36,5 x 26,7 cm on 57 x 43 cm.

Dube H 311Erich Heckel (1883-1970)Holzschnitt 

Auf Bütten mit Wz. {quote}SLG{quote}Signiert, datiert und mit {quote}Ostende{quote} bezeichnet36,5 x 26,7 cm auf 57 x 43 cm.

Dube H 311
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Leg, Torso, Arm with Fruit BasketMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain4,5 x 13 x 5,5 cm
  • Erich Heckel (1883-1970)lithograph
on ribbed chamois laid paperpart of the editionsigned and dated bottom right26,2 x 21,5 on 51 x 35,2 cm 
Dube L 236 IVLithographie 
Auf geripptem chamois BüttenExemplar der AuflageUnten rechts signiert und datiert26,2 x 21,5 auf 51 x 35,2 cm 
Dube L 236 IV
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Dog & LegsMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain6 x 7 x 4,5 cm
  • Erich Heckel (1883-1970)lithograph

on ribbed Van Gelder Zonen laid paperpart of the editionsigned bottom right, dated and marked {quote}Ostend{quote} bottom left30,1 x 24,1 on 50,5 x 35,4 cm
Dube L 232 IILithographie 

Auf geripptem Van Gelder Zonen-BüttenExemplar der AuflageUnten rechts signiert, unten links datiert und mit {quote}Ostend{quote} bezeichnet30,1 x 24,1 auf 50,5 x 35,4 cm
Dube L 232 II
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Cherub and DogMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain8 x 4 x 7 cm
  • Otto Mueller (1874-1930)Lithograph On lighly hammered yellowish vellumNumber 18 of an planned edition of 30 for the magazine «Die Gäste», which is believed not to have been printed in its entirety. Embossed-stamp «Verlag der Galerie Ferdinand Möller». Signed bottom right.26 x 18,5 cm on 33,3 x 26,8 cmKarsch 107 II(MASCHKA UND EUGEN, KLEIN; ZWEI MENSCHEN)LithographieAuf leicht gehämmertem gelblichem VelinExemplar 18 einer auf 30 Exemplaren angelegten, jedoch wohl nicht ausgedruckten Auflage in der Zeitschrift «Die Gäste». Mit dem Trockenstempel «Verlag der Galerie Ferdinand Möller». Unten rechts signiert.26 x 18,5 cm auf 33,3 x 26,8 cmWVZ-Nr. Karsch 107 II
  • Satch Hoyt (b.1957)Tortured Torso, Dead BabyMixed-media, ceramic and porcelain2,5 x 6 x 2,5 cm
  • Otto Mueller (1874-1930)Lithograph On very thin publishing paperOne of 60 unnumbered impressions printed prior to the edition «Die Schaffenden», III. Volume, Folder 1. Stamp by the estate of the artist on the reverse (Lugt 1829 d), stamp «Eigentum J.M. unverk.» and red monogram by Joseph Müller. Signed bottom right.26 x 19 cm on 41 x 31 cmKarsch 114 II aLithographieAuf sehr dünnem WerkdruckpapierEins von 60 ungezählten Exemplaren vor der Auflage in «Die Schaffenden», III. Jahrg., Mappe 1. Rückseitig mit dem Nachlass-Stempel (Lugt 1829 d), dem Stempel «Eigentum J.M. unverk.» und dem roten Monogramm von Josef Müller. Unten rechts signiert.26 x 19 cm auf 41 x 31 cmWVZ-Nr. Karsch 114 II a
  • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938)EtchingOne of only three impressions known so far. Dated and titled by the artist «Nackte Menschen im Freien 24». Inscribed by the artist on the reverse: «Clichéebreite ist die Breite des Satzspiegels des Kataloges», and marked with the estate stamp.25 x 31,2 cm on 33,5 x 41,5 cmDube R 518
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