Georg Karl Pfahler
Georg Karl Pfahler was an internationally recognized artist known for his innovative abstract geometric painting style. Focussing on the dynamic between shapes with a deeper relationship between space and color, Pfahler became a thought leader and one of the first European artists to simultaneously work in action, Color Field and hard-edge painting.
Born in 1926, Georg Karl Pfahler studied at the Kunstakademie Stuttgart graduating in 1954. Initially working as a sculptor, Willi Baumeister encouraged Pfahler to focus on painting. Influenced by the tradition of European art, he quickly simplified his paintings to adopt an innovative abstract geometric painting style, with block-like forms on crisp backgrounds appearing on his canvasses as early as 1962.
In 1965, Pfahler’s career achieves the international stage with the exhibition Signalein Basel (Switzerland), a prestigious group show in which his work is showed alongside Al Held, Elsworth Kelly, Kenneth Noland, and Jules Olitski.
The following year, having gained his status as one of the leading European artists of his generation and supported by the curator Barnett Newman, he presented his first show in the United States, at the Fischbach Gallery in New York.
Georg Karl Pfahler also represented Germany at the Venice Biennale in 1970 alongside Günther Uecker, Heinz Mack and Thomas Lenk; and at the Sao Paulo Biennale in 1981.
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Dreitex II, 1964
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Espan K. Nr. 2/a, 1975-1976
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Espan Midi Nr. VI, 1982
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Espan Nr. 10, 1975
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Espan Nr. 25 III, 1977
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Espan Nr. 49, 1981
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Formativ Bild v. 20.05.1961, 1961
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Formativ Pamela, 1962
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Fra Firenze MES Nr. VII, 1987
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Kl. Ost-Ost Transit Nr. V, 1970
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Metro Avro/Avro, 1966-1976
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Metro Blau I, 1964-1966
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Metro GG, 1965-1967
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Metro MP KI, 1966-80
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Metropolitan Nr. 40, 1964
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Ohne Titel (Formativ Serie), 1959-1960
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Ohne Titel (Formativ Serie), 1959-1960
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Ohne Titel (Formativ Serie), 1960
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Ohne Titel (Formativ Serie), 1963-1964
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Orlando II, 1970-71
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Ost-West Transit Nr. XXI, 1969-1970
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S-BLGR, 1967-1969
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S-Metro, 1967-1970
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Swing, 1964-1965
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Tex II, 1963-1964
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Touro Tex III, 1967
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Brussels’s New Gallery
Grand Opening 7 September - 22 November 2023 QG BrusselsQG is pleased to announce the inauguration of a space based in Brussels, set to open on September 7, 2023. The inaugural exhibition will feature a group show with works...Read more -
Georg Karl Pfahler
4 August - 5 November 2023 QG KnokkeQG Gallery proudly presents "Georg Karl Pfahler: Color and Space" exhibition in Knokke. Discover the vibrant and innovative works of this renowned artist who revolutionized abstract geometric painting. Explore the dynamic interplay between shapes, space, and color, as Pfahler's influential career unfolds through his captivating artworks. Join us in this retrospective, featuring pieces from the late 1950s to the 1980s, and immerse yourself in the visionary world of one of Europe's leading artists. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness Pfahler's enduring legacy.Read more -
The Moment is Eternity
5 September - 7 December 2019 QG BrusselsDiscover "THE MOMENT IS ETERNITY – GERMAN ABSTRACTION: PAST & PRESENT" exhibition at our gallery. Experience the transformative works of influential German artists who reshaped the art landscape after WWII. From Josef Albers to Gerhard Richter, this show presents a complete generation of artists who defied censorship and created experimental and distinctive abstract art. Immerse yourself in Josef Albers' color-focused "Homage to the Square" series, Hans Hartung and Gerhard Richter's lyrical abstractions, and Katharina Grosse's vibrant installations. Explore the radical use of materials by Imi Knoebel and Gunther Förg. Witness the monumental stone sculpture by Ulrich Rückriem and the kinetic sculpture by Gerhard Von Graevenitz. Each artwork in this exhibition represents a significant moment in art history, inspiring future artists and movements. Join us to delve into the rich legacy of German abstraction and experience the eternal essence of art.Read more -
Georg Karl Pfahler
Colour and Space 24 April - 30 June 2019 QG BrusselsExperience the vibrant world of Georg Karl Pfahler at QG Gallery. Discover his abstract geometric paintings that explore the dynamic relationship between color and space. This exhibition marks his return to Belgium after 55 years, showcasing artworks from the late 1950s to the 1980s. Join us on April 24 for the opening reception during Art Brussels Gallery Night. As a pioneer of Color Field painting, Pfahler's influential work can be found in prestigious collections worldwide. Don't miss this unique opportunity to rediscover the artistic legacy of Georg Karl Pfahler.Read more