Discover the radical art of Anne Marie Jehle in the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen

Discover the radical art of Anne Marie Jehle in the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen

The most important exhibition by the artist Anne Marie Jehle (1937–2000) can currently be seen in the Kunstmuseum St.Gallen, which bears the title "Each SPISSER a dictator". A fascinating and complex figure remains that is often overlooked in the art scene. Your works convey a strong message that is still relevant today.

The exhibition, which includes over 150 of its work, gives a deep insight into Jehle's versatile work. The focus is on the combination of art and life, which is always present in their works. Her artistic journey began with peasant painting, for which she was awarded in Ascona in 1965. Soon afterwards she decided to go her own way as an artist. Her biography is characterized by a departure from the art world that she finally left behind in 1989 after moving to the USA.

rediscovery of a unique artist

Although Anne Marie Jehle disappeared from the scene in the 1980s, her heir has reappeared by numerous works that came to the art museums of Stuttgart, Liechtenstein and St.Gallen. These gifts give the exhibition in St.Gallen a special status and enable the audience to discover the previously unknown dimension of their creativity.

curator Nadia Veronese comments on self -knowledge: "We do not know why she turned away from the art world," she says, referring to the continuing fascination that her art still exerts today. It locates Jehle's work in the context of the feminist avant-garde and the fluxus movement, which gives the exhibition additional depth. The scenery is designed in such a way that it skilfully stages the many small -format works, while the choice of colors is rather subtle up to a stocked hall.

provocative topics and female perspective

The thematic depth of the exhibition is supplemented by work that not only address the sensitivity to female identity and desire, but also question social structures. One example is the object "ice cream maker on serving tablet", in which grips cast from penis tips is humorous in Glacebechern, which makes the perception of eroticism and gender roles appear in a new light.

Another remarkable work is its ironic revision of the traditional prayer for Mary, which is clear criticism of the roles in rural passengerberg, which is perceived as restrictive for women. In her art, Anne Marie Jehle shows that she not only questions the prevailing norms, but also raises her voice to point out grievances.

The exhibition "Each Spiesser A Dictator" illustrates that Anne Marie Jehle was not only an artist who was far ahead of her time, but also one who leaves a deeper comment on the art system and the social challenges of her time in her departure from the art world. The interest in her work is growing, and the exhibition could help bring this remarkable artist closer to a broad audience and to consolidate her place in art history.

The exhibition runs until March 9, and an accompanying catalog will be published in February. Anne Marie Jehle's art is worth a discovery that will sustainably address visitors and stimulate thought. Information about this exhibition is also to be found here .