Heinrich Campendonk, a pivotal figure in German Expressionism, blended vibrant colors and folk art motifs, only to be condemned as 'degenerate' by the Nazis.
Heinrich Campendonk was a German-born painter and graphic designer whose distinctive style flourished within the Expressionist movement before he became a naturalized Dutch citizen. Born in Krefeld in 1889, he initially pursued a textile apprenticeship before receiving formal artistic training from Johan Thorn Prikker. During this formative period, he forged friendships with influential artists like August Macke, Franz Marc, and Paul Klee, laying the groundwork for his invol…
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