Markus Oehlen Overview

Markus Oehlen born 1956 was concerned with art since an early age. With his father Adolf Oehlen, a graphic designer and cartoonist, his brother Albert Oehlen, a musician and painter, and the energetic atmosphere of Germany in the early 80s, Oehlen... [more]

Markus Oehlen born 1956 was concerned with art since an early age. With his father Adolf Oehlen, a graphic designer and cartoonist, his brother Albert Oehlen, a musician and painter, and the energetic atmosphere of Germany in the early 80s, Oehlen natuarally pursude an artist career in avantgarde art and music.He studied at the Kunstakademie Duesseldorf. He is formative participant of the German art movement New Wild.His approach to painting is unique and clearly stands out from the crowd of contemporary art strategies. He was founding member of the band "Mittagspause" .  Since 2002 he is professor at the academy of fine art in Munich. He had exhibitions in Paris, Madrid, Cologne, vienna, New York, etc

 

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