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Leo BreuerGerman artist and sculptor
Date of Birth: 21.09.1893
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Leo Breuer: A German Artist and Sculptor of the New Objectivity
- Military Service and Post-War Studies
- Artistic Career and Artistic Collaborations
- Exile and Later Years
- Legacy and Recognition
Leo Breuer: A German Artist and Sculptor of the New Objectivity
Early Life and EducationBorn in 1893, Leo Breuer was a German artist and sculptor renowned for his contributions to the New Objectivity movement. In 1912, he enrolled at the Cologne School of Applied Arts, where he honed his skills as an apprentice.
Military Service and Post-War Studies
With the outbreak of World War I, Breuer was conscripted and served in the German army. After being captured as a prisoner of war, he returned to Germany in 1919 and resumed his studies at the Cologne School of Applied Arts. In 1921-1922, he furthered his education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kassel.
Artistic Career and Artistic Collaborations
From 1923 to 1926, Breuer established his own art studios in Bonn and Böyele. In 1927, he moved to Düsseldorf and became involved in the Rhineland Secession art movement. While in Berlin, he taught at the Diesterweg Vocational School and contributed to the cultural magazine "Querschnitt."
Exile and Later Years
With the rise of the Nazi regime in 1934, Breuer fled to the Netherlands and settled in The Hague. In 1935, he relocated to Brussels, where he worked as a restorer. During World War II, he was interned in a camp in southern France. After the war, he lived in Paris from 1945 to 1952 and participated in the Salon Nouveau Réalisme.
Legacy and Recognition
In 1999, the Regional Council of Rhineland and the Bonn State Museum established the Leo Breuer Award, which is presented biennially to recognize excellence in contemporary painting. Breuer's work continues to be admired for its meticulous attention to detail, nuanced perspectives, and groundbreaking contributions to the New Objectivity movement.
