Webinar: Irma Stern: Key International Modernist

Discover the true modernist identity of Irma Stern, South Africa’s top-selling artist, as we re-examine her output following the landmark Brücke-Museum exhibition and her latest 2024 Venice Biennale inclusion. The discussion will unpack how Stern was a pivotal figure in German Expressionism and a key international modernist. The focus will delve into her formative Berlin years, exploring her crucial ties to the Novembergruppe and friendship with Brücke artist Max Pechstein, and how this established the bold style she brought to the Cape. Featuring an exclusive look at Prof Michael Godby’s latest research on Stern’s Still Life and his earlier work on her nude studies.

Speakers: Dr Lisa Hörstmann, Prof Michael Godby. Facilitated by Dr Alastair Meredith.