©image: Lothar Wolleh
° 1928
Born in Bad Laasphe, Province of Westphalia (Germany).
Otto Piene, with Heinz Mack, publishes the review Zero (three issues) starting in 1958. The name Zero was also chosen as a collective name when the above pair was joined by Günther Uecker for joint exhibitions. Piene shows monochrome works in the Hessenhuis – yellow or white, with a halo in stippled relief around a nucleus. The dynamic vibration induced by this painting as well, signifies for the artist a definitive leave-taking from any sort of content that is not pure energy.
>Otto Piene, Lightsiren [lichtsirene], 1959-1960.Painting, acrylic, canvas, 110 x 110 cm.
>Otto Piene, Untitled (Schwarze Sonne).Painting, oil and smoke on canvas, 30 x 40 cm, 41.5 x 51.5 cm with frame.
> Exhibition: Jef Verheyen. Window on Infinity. 23 March 2024 - 18 August 2024.
> Exhibition: LATT: new art in Antwerp 1958-1962 #3 creating totally new media. 24 May 2012 - 02 September 2012.
> Ensemble: Jef Verheyen - ARCHIVE.
> Ensemble: Window on Infinity - Room 03.