Modern and contemporary female art at the Gunzenhauser

An exhibition entitled "Unwritten - On Growing Up" at the Gunzenhauser Museum brings together works by female artists from the 20th century and the present day. The selection focuses on positions on youth as well as dreams, wishes, illusions and also problems in this phase of life. Although there are more than 100 years between the works of Paula Modersohn-Becker and Gabriele Münter and those of contemporary female artists, according to the museum, there are similarities in elements and themes - from memories of childhood and youth to questions about the future and interpersonal relationships.

Works by Gabriele Münter from her separation from Kandinsky

In addition to paintings, drawings and prints, sculptures and spatial installations are also on display. The museum's own collection includes color and linocuts by Münter, which were created during a temporary separation from Wassily Kandinsky, and portraits of strong women from her Parisian environment at the time. Paula Modersohn-Becker is represented with early sketches and drawings that reflect her great empathy for her surroundings and people.

The works by Donna Volta Newmen, Theresa Rothe, Josefine Schulz, Johanna Seidel and Theresa Tuffner also deal with love, friendship, role models, empathy, but also grief and inner turmoil. They use women from mythology and art history as role models, mixing reality and fiction, but also pop scenery and expansive installations.