Henrike Naumann, Sculptor Who Exhumed East Germany’s Troubled Past, Dies at 41
ARTnews reports that German sculptor Henrike Naumann, known for work examining East Germany’s troubled postwar legacy, died at age 41. Naumann was recognized for installations that used domestic furniture and everyday interiors to address extremism and social history in the former GDR. The article notes her prominence on the contemporary art scene, including her role representing Germany at the Venice Biennale.
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