Ludwig Gosewitz

Place: Naumburg (Saale)

Born: 1936

Death: 2007

Biography:

Ludwig Gosewitz was a German artist born on January 20, 1936, in Naumburg (Saale), Germany, and died on October 2, 2007, in Bad Berka. He studied initially at the Akademie für Tonkunst Darmstadt for one year before studying music history, Germanistik, and philosophy at Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität and Philipps-Universität Marburg from 1957 to 1965.

Artistic Career

Gosewitz began publishing his own works in the early 1960s, including a contribution to Emmett Williams' Anthology of Concrete Poetry in 1967. He participated in Fluxus events in Amsterdam and Aachen in the 1960s before turning his focus to glass art in the 1970s. Gosewitz attended the Glasfachhochschule Zwiesel in 1972 and worked at a glass manufactory in Berlin from 1973 to 1978.

Artistic Output

Gosewitz's artistic output spanned various mediums, including drawings, mixed media, glass objects, graphic art, typogrammes, throw-texts, number images, and concrete and visual poetry. His work is characterized by a unique blend of traditional and modern techniques, reflecting his diverse educational background.

• Drawings: Gosewitz's drawings often featured intricate patterns and shapes, showcasing his skill in capturing the essence of his subjects.
• Mixed Media: He experimented with combining different materials to create innovative and thought-provoking pieces.
• Glass Art: Gosewitz's work in glass art is notable for its delicate and intricate designs, often incorporating traditional techniques with modern twists.

by Ludwig Gosewitz can be found on Wikioo.org, including his contributions to the Fluxus movement and his glass art pieces.

Museums and Collections

Gosewitz's work can be found in various museums and collections, including the Lehmbruck Museum in Germany. The museum has a unique collection of modern sculptures and houses Germany's most important group of works by Alberto Giacometti. For more information on the Lehmbruck Museum and its collections, visit Wikioo.org. Gosewitz served as a professor for the Glass Fachklasse at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste München from 1988 to 2001, where he taught and inspired a new generation of artists. His legacy continues to be celebrated through his work, which can be found on Wikioo.org.