horst antes
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horst antes

Born 1936

Horst Antes: Sculptor of the Head and Foot Horst Antes (born October 28, 1936, Heppenheim, Germany) stands as a pivotal figure in German sculpture of the mid-20th century, renowned for his distinctive “Kopffüßler” sculptures – figures simultaneously positioned with their head elevated and feet grounded—a visual metaphor for striving towards transcendence amidst earthly constraints. His artistic journey began under the mentorship of Ha…

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Chronological Journey

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