Ferdinand Kriwet

Ferdinand Kriwet

Ferdinand Kriwet was a renowned German avant-garde artist born in 1942 in Essen. He is considered one of the pioneers of media art and participated in the conception of the Experimental Electronic Music Studio at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen. With his artistic practice, Kriwet engaged with typography, photography, film, and media art to explore the inner structure of language and its influence in the production of meaning. Among his most important works, one can find “Der Lauf der Dinge” (1966-67) and “8. April” (1968), which are considered milestones in media art. In addition, Kriwet's artistic practice was characterized by his unique and innovative use of materials such as stones, wood, and stone carvings.

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