© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
“Blodets dans (tilbedt exhibitionisme)” (The Dance of the Blood - Worshiped Exhibitionism).
Auction: 12/07/2021
Lot: 742
Subscribe or get free alerts
Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen AUCTION RECORDS
1909 - 1957. Known for: Painting.
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen (1909–1957) was a central figure in Danish and Nordic modernism, and his artistic practice spans both abstract and figurative surrealism. Bjerke-Petersen grounded his work in... Read full biography
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen (1909–1957) was a central figure in Danish and Nordic modernism, and his artistic practice spans both abstract and figurative surrealism. Bjerke-Petersen grounded his work in a strong theoretical and philosophical framework, inspired by the ideals of surrealism and by... Read full biography
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen (1909–1957) was a central figure in Danish and Nordic modernism, and his artistic practice spans both abstract and figurative surrealism. Bjerke-Petersen grounded his work in a strong theoretical and philosophical framework, inspired by the ideals of surrealism and by psychoanalysis, particularly Freud’s interpretation of dreams. This influence is evident in his surrealist works, where recurring symbols such as stones, trees, and floating figures serve as images of... Read full biography
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen (1909–1957) was a central figure in Danish and Nordic modernism, and his artistic practice spans both abstract and figurative surrealism. Bjerke-Petersen grounded his work in a strong theoretical and philosophical framework, inspired by the ideals of surrealism and by psychoanalysis, particularly Freud’s interpretation of dreams. This influence is evident in his surrealist works, where recurring symbols such as stones, trees, and floating figures serve as images of humankind’s connection with nature and the subconscious.Bjerke-Petersen sought an artistic synthesis in which all elements merge into a unified whole. As he himself expressed it: “Until now, one has placed all things beside or behind one another. Now we... Read full biography
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen (1909–1957) was a central figure in Danish and Nordic modernism, and his artistic practice spans both abstract and figurative surrealism. Bjerke-Petersen grounded his work in a strong theoretical and philosophical framework, inspired by the ideals of surrealism and by psychoanalysis, particularly Freud’s interpretation of dreams. This influence is evident in his surrealist works, where recurring symbols such as stones, trees, and floating figures serve as images of humankind’s connection with nature and the subconscious.Bjerke-Petersen sought an artistic synthesis in which all elements merge into a unified whole. As he himself expressed it: “Until now, one has placed all things beside or behind one another. Now we must place them inside one another.” This notion of fusion and coexistence became a guiding principle in his artistic development... Read full biography
Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen - Auction Lots
Showing 1-6 of 6 records (602 for subscribers)
Vilhelm Bjerke Petersen 
© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkSubscribe or get free alerts
© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkSubscribe or get free alerts
© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkSubscribe or get free alerts
© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkSubscribe or get free alerts
© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkSubscribe or get free alerts
Showing 1-6 of 6 records (602 for subscribers)