Stiftkirche St. Peter - Anselm Kiefer - Apollonia© Galerie Ropac, Salzburg
Anselm Kiefer in the collegiate church of St. Peter
The Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Salzburg features two impressive paintings by Anselm Kiefer. These works are deeply connected to biblical themes and engage in dialogue with the sacred transitional space. The contemplative atmosphere of this space is intended to prepare visitors for the holiness of the church.
The Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Salzburg is displaying two monumental paintings by the artist Anselm Kiefer. These works establish an intense dialogue between contemporary art and religious space. The paintings depict the martyrs Appolonia and Dorothea.
Positioned in the left and right transepts of the church, the works create a symmetrical field of tension that challenges visitors visually and intellectually. Their placement in the church invites quiet reflection on transience, faith, and history.
Anselm Kiefer is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary artists in the world. He is known for exploring history, mythology, and literature in his work, which often involves heavy, symbolic materials. His works often address collective memory, guilt, and spirituality.
Founded in the seventh century, St. Peter's Abbey is considered the oldest monastery still in existence in the German-speaking world. The collegiate church of St. Peter is the abbey church of the monastery and is dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle.
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