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Markus Lüpertz: at Vito Schnabel Gallery, Santa Monica

A leading member of an international group of Neo-Expressionist artists who came to prominence in the 1970s and ‘80s, the German painter and sculptor Markus Lüpertz is best known for his archetypal works that mine history and myths while blurring the boundary between representation and abstraction. Exhibiting since the early 1960s, the 82-year-old Berlin-based artist has participated in documenta and the Venice and Berlin Biennales, created countless set and costume designs for stage productions, and had his work shown at major museums and galleries worldwide.