The art of Anselm Kiefer: "Becoming the Sea"

January 11, 2026

TL;DR

Anselm Kiefer's new exhibition "Becoming the Sea" is on display at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
The exhibition features large-scale paintings inspired by the Mississippi and Rhine rivers.
Kiefer's work often explores themes of mortality, memory, and loss, stemming from his experiences in post-WWII Germany.
He uses unconventional materials such as melted lead and fire in his art.
Kiefer describes himself as disappointed rather than proud of his artistic output, viewing his work as a continuous process.

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