Georg Baselitz

German artist (1938–2026)
Person human Q164775
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Georg Baselitz was born on January 23, 1938, in Kamenz [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. He holds citizenship in Germany and Austria [17][18]. His professional work spans multiple disciplines, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, university teaching, illustration, and scenography [9][19][18][20].

His artistic output is associated with the neo-expressionism genre . Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, such as the Goslarer Kaiserring, the Praemium Imperiale, and the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres [21][22]. He was also honored with the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art, the Berliner Bär, and the Villa Romana Prize, among other distinctions [21][22].

Georg Baselitz

Summary

Georg Baselitz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kamenz[2]. He was born on January 23, 1938[3]. He worked as a painter[4], sculptor[5], printmaker[6], university teacher[7], and illustrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,335 views/month, #3,161 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Georg Baselitz's place of birth was Kamenz[2].
  • Georg Baselitz was born on January 23, 1938[3].
  • Georg Baselitz held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Georg Baselitz held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Georg Baselitz worked as a painter[4].
  • Georg Baselitz's professions included sculptor[5].
  • Georg Baselitz worked as a printmaker[6].
  • Georg Baselitz's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Georg Baselitz worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Georg Baselitz worked as a scenographer[12].
  • Georg Baselitz was employed by Berlin University of the Arts[13].
  • A notable student of Georg Baselitz was Christian Awe[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Georg Baselitz is Die große Nacht im Eimer[15].
  • Georg Baselitz received the Goslarer Kaiserring[16].
  • Georg Baselitz received the Praemium Imperiale[17].
  • Georg Baselitz received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[18].
  • Georg Baselitz received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19].
  • Georg Baselitz received the Berliner Bär[20].
  • Georg Baselitz received the Villa Romana Prize[21].
  • Georg Baselitz was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[22].
  • Georg Baselitz was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[23].
  • Georg Baselitz was a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin[24].
  • Georg Baselitz was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[25].
  • Georg Baselitz is recorded as male[26].
  • Georg Baselitz's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kamenz[2], Georg Baselitz… he was born on January 23, 1938[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[4], sculptor[5], printmaker[6], university teacher[7], illustrator[8], and scenographer[12]. Among Georg Baselitz's employers was Berlin University of the Arts[13]. A notable student of him was Christian Awe[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Georg Baselitz is Die große Nacht im Eimer[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Goslarer Kaiserring[16], an art prize[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1975[30]; Praemium Imperiale[17], an international award[31], founded in 1988[32]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[18], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19], a state decoration[35], in Austria[36], founded in 1955[37]; Berliner Bär[20], an award[38], in Germany[39]; and Villa Romana Prize[21], an art prize[40], founded in 1905[41].

Why It Matters

Georg Baselitz ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,335 views/month, #3,161 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Georg Baselitz born?

Georg Baselitz's place of birth was Kamenz[2].

What did Georg Baselitz do for work?

Georg Baselitz worked as painter[4], sculptor[5], printmaker[6], university teacher[7], and illustrator[8].

What awards did Georg Baselitz receive?

Honors received include Goslarer Kaiserring[16], Praemium Imperiale[17], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[18], and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . vanabbemuseum.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . TheaterEncyclopedie. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . praemiumimperiale.org. Retrieved . praemiumimperiale.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . villaromana.org. Retrieved . villaromana.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17d ago · Les Meloures · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Kamenz
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  4. 19d ago · GeertivpBot bot · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, sculptor, printmaker +3
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  5. 20d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 20d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Pseudonym Hans-Georg Kern, Baselitz, Hans-Georg
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  7. 20d ago · Eddo1982! · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Pseudonym Hans-Georg Kern, Baselitz, Hans-Georg
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  8. 20d ago · باسم · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 21d ago · 1000mm · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Goslarer Kaiserring, Praemium Imperiale, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ +4
    Wikidata description German artist (1938–2026)
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  11. 21d ago · Madamebiblio · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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