Cahiers d'Art: Georg Baselitz

This monograph interweaves Baselitz's personal photographs-such as family portraits and Polaroids from his creative process-with his paintings and sculptures created from the 1990s until 2023. It showcases his body of work as a diary where personal and historical narratives intersect, illustrating how his art has evolved over the decades. This evolution leads to a personal interpretation that respects and critiques the established art canon. Baselitz's paintings capture his journey by merging personal memories with a critical examination and reinterpretation of art histories. This continuous evolution highlights the dynamic essence of Baselitz's artistic exploration.  

Darragon draws connections between Picasso, Baselitz, "and the others," focusing on self-portraiture, the evolution of painting styles, political contexts, and the broader narrative of art history. Baselitz himself references Vasari and the Uffizi, envisioning a dialogue among artists through their portraits. In 2018, his exploration of portraiture culminated with the series "Devotion," in which he represents the artists he admires. These portraits convey a flat world lacking unity, presenting an intriguing mix of genders-where women resemble men, men resemble women, and everyone appears as if they were taken from a family album. 

Finally, an interview between renowned art critic Hans Ulrich Obrist and Elke Baselitz, the artist's long-time wife, emphasizes the intertwining of the personal, political, and artistic dimensions of Baselitz's work