Irma Stern

South Africa · 1894–1966 · 1 work

One of the most significant figures in 20th-century modernism. Educated in Weimar and Berlin alongside key figures of German Expressionism, Stern gained international renown, receiving the Peggy Guggenheim International Art Prize in 1960. Her practice is celebrated for its lush palette, expressive vitality and profound portrayal of human presence. Today, her historic residence in Cape Town is preserved as the Irma Stern Museum, with her works represented in prestigious public and private collections worldwide.