Tour of New Objectivity at Neue Galerie

The New Objectivity movement (Neue Sachlichkeit) is considered one of the most significant artistic developments of the twentieth century; a new style of art that emerged in the aftermath of World War I. It was characterized by its critical realism, social commentary, and detailed depiction of contemporary life, and marking a significant departure from Expressionism’s emotional intensity.

The Neue Sachlichkeit movement was divided by two philosophies—the unflinching and socially critical Verists (represented by Otto Dix, George Grosz, and Georg Scholz, for example), and the Classicists (such as Alexander Kanoldt, Georg Schrimpf, and Christian Schad), who focused on harmony and beauty. This show at Neue Gallery offers a wide-ranging perspective, exploring the tension between the Verists and the Classicists, which will be illustrated through a multidisciplinary installation, featuring paintings, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, works on paper, and film. The artists represented include Max Beckmann, Marianne Brandt, Marcel Breuer, Otto Dix, Carl Grossberg, George Grosz, Karl Hubbuch, August Sander, Christian Schad, Oskar Schlemmer, and Georg Scholz, among others.

Please join us for a tour of Neue Sachlichkeit/New Objectivity at Neue Galerie on April 4 at 10:00 AM.  The tour will be led by docent, Carol Goldman, who has given us tours at Neue Gallery in the past.  The group will be limited to 10 people.  The cost of the tour is $18, which must be paid in advance, at the time of registration, in accordance with CHV policies.  Neue Galerie is located at 1048 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of 86th Street.

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Roberta Krakoff, event host

Carnegie Village