‘In every drop of paint he slurped, you see the Holocaust’: the genius and torments of Georg Baselitz

Baselitz's art serves as a critical lens through which we can examine the collective guilt and historical memory of Germany. His ability to confront uncomfortable truths through provocative imagery not only marked him as a controversial figure but also as a necessary voice in the dialogue about art's role in processing trauma. The evolution of his work from shocking representations of historical figures to intimate explorations of human frailty highlights the complexity of his artistic journey and the depth of his understanding of the human condition.