Markus Lüpertz

Markus Lüpertz

Markus Lüpertz (born 25 April 1941) is a German painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and writer. He also has his own magazine, and he is a jazz pianist.

Lüpertz is considered one of the most notable German artists of nowadays. He is seen as a neo-expressionist painter and sculptor. He is known for his eccentricity, and has been described in the press as a kind of "painter prince".