Jörg Immendorff

Jörg Immendorff (1945–2007) was a prominent German painter, sculptor, and stage designer, known for his politically charged and often ironic works. Born in Bleckede, Germany, his early life was marked by his father leaving the family when he was 11, an event he later linked to his feelings of inadequacy. Immendorff began his artistic journey at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in 1963, initially studying theater design. After being expelled from one class for artistic difference…