Konrad Klapheck is a German painter and is regarded as a classic of the post war Avantgarde.Between 1954 and 1958 he studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy under Bruno Goller. From the beginning of his studies Paris and the surrealists, including André Breton had a significant influence on his art. In 1965 he had his first solo exhibition in Paris and from 1997 until 2002 he taught at the Düsseldorf Art Academy. His painting style unites surrealistic and neo realistic characteristics with aspects of Pop Art. His precise, large format realistic works frequently present mechanical objects, such as typewriters or irons, making them appear deeply unfamiliar. His choice of title often opens up a whole new perspective on the work, such as his image of an iron which he calls ‘The fanatic’ (1979).
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1935
Konrad Klapheck is born in Düsseldorf on February 10
(lives and works in Düsseldorf)
1954
Studies at the Düsseldorf Art Academy with Bruno Goller
1955
First painting with typewriter. Bruno Goller encourages him to object painting
1960
Klapheck receives the promotional award for the great art prize of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Later he will refuse all art prizes and other honors
1979
Professorship at the Düsseldorf Art Academy
1997
After 42 years he ends his series dedicated to the object and the machine and begins a new series of paintings with nudes in interiors and landscapes
2009
Klapheck is commissioned to design the official poster for the Roland Garros tennis tournament (French Open)
2010
Appointed honorary member of the Düsseldorf Art Academy