George Grosz, Berlin (1893–1959): Painter, caricaturist, and key figure of the Berlin Dada and New Objectivity movements. He studied at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and later in Berlin. Grosz became known for his biting, satirical depictions of German society during the Weimar Republic, often exposing the corruption, decadence, and brutality of the bourgeoisie, military, and ruling classes. His sharp line drawings and grotesque caricatures conveyed both anger and dark humor, making him one of the fiercest social critics of his time.
In 1932, as the Nazis gained power, Grosz emigrated to the United States, where he taught at the Art Students League in New York. His later work moved away from biting satire toward more romantic and expressive styles, though he remained deeply engaged with political and humanist themes. Grosz died in 1959 in West Berlin, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most incisive visual chroniclers of modern German history.
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What a wonderfully written profile of George Grosz! 👏
You’ve captured not just the milestones of his life but also the very pulse of his art — the razor-sharp satire, the courage to expose societal decay, and the evolution of his creative voice after emigrating. I love how you balance his role as a fierce social critic with his later, more romantic expressions, showing the full arc of an artist who never stopped engaging with humanity. A fitting tribute to a visionary who held a mirror to history with both wit and unflinching honesty.
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