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KAREL WITT
art now Lives and works in Bremgarten, Bern, Switzerland
https://www.wittbeat.com
Karel Witt, born on January 8, 1947, in Ostrava, Moravia, is a renowned
Through Silberstein, Witt explores different dimensions of his creativity,
fine artist based in Bern, Switzerland. His work is a testament to his Witt’s alter ego, Silberstein, is another fascinating aspect of his persona.
unique perspective and innovative approach to art. Witt is not just an pushing the boundaries of traditional art. More about Witt’s alter ego
artist; he is a notorious moonshiner and a retro runner through time. Silberstein and his image gallery can be retrieved from his website.
His artistry is not confined to the canvas; it extends to the way he Witt’s work is a journey through time, a reflection of his experiences,
perceives and interacts with the world. and a commentary on society. His art is not just about creating
Witt’s approach to art is akin to unbuttoning the past with offbeat beautiful pieces; it’s about telling stories, sparking conversations,
methods. He distills history’s indigestible events, transforming them and challenging the status quo. Whether it’s through his connection
into timeless pieces of art that offer guidance on how to stay out of to the dAdA movement, his unique approach to distilling history, or
reach and keep out of range. His work is a reflection of his belief in his exploration of identity through his alter ego, Witt’s work continues
the power of art to transcend time and space, to challenge norms, to inspire and provoke thought.
and to provoke thought. In conclusion, Karel Witt is more than a fine artist; he is a storyteller, a
His connection to the (NeO-)dAdA or rather DEONADA movement is time traveler, and a provocateur. His work is a testament to the power
evident in his work. This movement, known for its mockery of the of art to challenge, to inspire, and to transcend. As we continue to
materialistic and nationalistic attitudes of its time, is still alive in explore his work, we are reminded that art is not just about what we
Witt’s art. His work embodies the spirit of this movement, challenging see on the canvas; it’s about the conversations it sparks, the thoughts
conventional norms and encouraging viewers to see the world from it provokes, and the change it inspires. And in the case of Karel Witt,
a different perspective. it’s clear that his art does all that and more.
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