Britta Kremke, Autor bei Carlo Cazals

Carlo Cazals - the powerless individualist Dagmar Lott-Reschke (art historian, Hamburg) on Carlo Cazals: "In Cazals' work, the process of drawing leads to a concretization of his inner world. In the sculptures, thoughts acquire a vivid presence, his demons become tangible and are simultaneously banished. Objectification in the image is a form of coping and liberation. Cazals' world is characterized by suffering and passions; it is a world in which people are born, suffer, love—a tragic art to which nothing human is alien and in which an overwhelming fear of the world becomes palpable. The drawing, and within it the plastic conception of worldly experience, becomes discursive language through its presentation. Although the origin of the signs is a deeply subjective one, the images are to be understood as a message. In Cazals' eyes, his works are a manifestation of a crisis that is not only his own. He sees himself as both an observer and a provocateur. His social criticism is underscored by annotations and image titles. They range from simple empiricism such as "Characterology St. Pauli" to defeatism: "Awakened Rubbish" and "Sons of Hell." Cazals, "The Powerless Individualist," warns against "Philistines" and "Bourgeois." The German sociologist Georg Simmel writes: "The deepest problems of modern life stem from the individual's claim to preserve the independence and uniqueness of his existence against the superior powers of society, of historical heritage, of the external culture and technology of life."

08 Jun Dagmar Lott-Reschke: The powerless individualist

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Carlo Cazals - the powerless individualist. Dagmar Lott-Reschke (art historian, Hamburg): "In Cazals' work, the process of drawing leads to a concretization of his inner world. In the sculptures, thoughts acquire a vivid presence, his demons become tangible and are simultaneously banished. Objectification in the image...

14 Dec A look into the depot

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On December 19, 2025, we will once again open our doors to art enthusiasts. We will grant a glimpse into the depot and behind the scenes of our work with the estate of Carlo Cazals. ...