A narrative element or a metaphysical charge of the portrayed is dispensed. His first solo exhibition takes place in the Rüdiger Schöttle Gallery in 1980, followed by international exhibitions such as documenta IX. In 1993, Förg is appointed professor at the ZKM Karlsruhe and teaches there until 1999. From 1999 until his death, he is professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.

His interest in space, surface and architecture allows the artist to produce works on paper, panel paintings, wall paintings, photographic works, and sculptures. His photographic works play with the aesthetics of architecture, especially with the achievements of important buildings of the 20th century.