Erich Lindenberg

1938 - 2006

Essentials

  • Lifespan: 68 years
  • Born: 1938, Gronau, Germany
  • Art period: Modern
  • Top 3 works: Reclining Figure
  • Copyright status: Under copyright

Life and Artistic Education

Erich Lindenberg was a German painter and photographer born in Gronau. His formal artistic journey began with an apprenticeship as a pattern designer, which led him to study drawing at the Folkwangschule für Gestaltung in Essen starting in 1960. He continued his education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, where he studied painting from 1962 onwards. Throughout his career, Lindenberg held various professional roles, including working as a draftsman for the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation in Munich starting in 1969. He also served as a lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich in 1994. Later in life, he moved from Munich to Berlin, where he established an atelier.

Exhibitions and Legacy

Lindenberg's work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across various locations, including:

His life's work has been documented in a catalogue raisonné published in 2010. Following his death in Berlin, the Erich Lindenberg Kunststiftung was established in 2008, which transformed a house in Porza, near Lugano, into a museum dedicated to his work.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Erich Lindenberg's artworks in chronological order?

The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Erich Lindenberg's works ordered by date, year by year.

Is there a complete list of Erich Lindenberg's artworks?

Every work by Erich Lindenberg on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Where is Erich Lindenberg from?

Erich Lindenberg was born in Germany.

Where are Erich Lindenberg's artworks grouped by art movement?

The All Movements page groups Erich Lindenberg's artworks by art movement.

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