Paula Modersohn-Becker: Ich bin Ich / I Am Me

Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876-1907) is a major figure in the history of German Expressionism, yet despite her importance to art history, her work has never before been the subject of a museum retrospective in the United States. While her paintings and drawings have appeared in group shows at museums and galleries, and there is even a Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum in her hometown of Bremen, “Paula Modersohn-Becker: Ich bin Ich / I Am Me” marks the first full-scale presentation devoted to the artist in this country. In the course of her brief career - which was cut short at the young age of 31 because of a postpartum embolism - Modersohn-Becker produced more than 700 paintings and over 1,000 drawings.
In this video, exhibition curator Jill Lloyd brings you through highlights of this landmark exhibition presented at Neue Galerie New York.
ON VIEW
June 6 - September 9, 2024
neuegalerie.org/modersohnbecker2024
“Paula Modersohn-Becker: Ich bin Ich / I Am Me” is organized by Neue Galerie New York and the Art Institute of Chicago. This exhibition is curated by Jill Lloyd at Neue Galerie New York and by Jay Clarke at the Art Institute of Chicago. We are grateful to the Paula Modersohn-Becker Foundation and Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum, Bremen for their partnership and collaboration.

[@Dalexfolly2]

I just visited the Neue Galerie first time today. I actually got to study some of Paula Mondersohn-Becker’s pieces in some of my college German classes. This special exhibit was great, I will be back!

[@moodygirl609]

Fabulous exhibit. Incredible woman/artist who died too soon. Childbirth is still dangerous for women, we must do better.

[@sylvainst-pierre8725]

I am far away from the Neue Galerie unfortunately. I love what you present. Thank you.

[@amherst88]

Thank you for curating this retrospective and for letting those of us who are far from NY see so much of it ❤

[@michaeledmonds9203]

Can't wait to see this! Once-in-a-lifetime show for sure.

[@parleztrop440]

Loved this exhibition and hope to revisit it before it leaves. Another amazing woman artist who didn't get her dues.. This certainly tries to show who she was. Beautiful.

[@rotterred991]

Fabulous presentation, thank you!

[@venice9438]

Thank you so much for this, I will be getting there very soon.

[@UnterwegsRundUmWorpswede]

It's great to see, that Paula gets her own exhibition in New York! Greetings from Worpswede, Becky

[@andrewrasanen1635]

I am I -- not I am me.

[@tomato12terra]

you must be German: it must be correct! ;) (I am joking)

[@riacarr319]

Thank you for this video, it is long overdue. I first came across Paula Modersohn-Becker in the book "Broad Strokes" 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (In That Order) by Bridget Quinn @bquinnterest. I had never heard of Paula but this book gave me a peek into her and her very important contribution to women and their art. Her work and the authors commentary certainly left me engaged with her work. I highly suggest getting the book. Thank you again.