Oscar Troplowitz
dal 16/1/2013 al 29/6/2013
Segnalato da
16/1/2013
Oscar Troplowitz
Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg
A Life for Hamburg. To mark his 150th birthday, the museum is highlighting the different aspects of Troplowitz's life and work in an exhibition that reassembles important parts of his collection of paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, including works by Corot, Sisley, Liebermann and Slevogt.
From a simple chemist's shop in Hamburg to an international concern, from architecture to film, from Nivea to Renoir – Oscar Troplowitz (1863–1918) was active in many different fields and his influence can still be felt far beyond the city boundaries. As a businessman Troplowitz created the world-famous Nivea brand, among others, but he was also politically engaged and a keen supporter of the arts.
To mark his 150th birthday, the Hamburger Kunsthalle is highlighting the different aspects of Troplowitz's life and work in a special exhibition, with particular emphasis on his appreciation of fine and applied arts. The display reassembles important parts of his collection of paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, including works by Corot, Sisley, Liebermann and Slevogt.
Finely drawn print advertisements and striking posters commissioned by the Beiersdorf company, in styles ranging from Art Nouveau to New Objectivity, transported artistic images into everyday life, while animated commercials by film pioneer Julius Pinschewer also used humour and charm to present toothpastes and face creams to cinema audiences.
Curator: Leonie Beiersdorf
(the same name with the company Beiersdorf is random)
Image: Franz Nölken, Der Unternehmer Oscar Troplowitz, 1916, Photo: Elke Walford, © Hamburger Kunsthalle/bpk
Press contacts:
Mira Forte / +49 (0)40 428131204 presse@hamburger-kunsthalle.de
Press conference 17th January 2013 h 10a.m.
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Glockengießerwall ⋅ D-20095 Hamburg
Opening Hours:
Tuesdays to Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Admission:
Adults 12 €
Concessions 5 €
Family Day Ticket 16 €
Golden Friday for Seniors aged 65 and up with special offer in the café 10 €
Children and young people under 18, free admission