In the 1930s, his style changed under the influence of cubism and abstract painting. In 1935, he came into contact with the group ‘Linien’. At 21 years old, Asger Jorn moved to Paris, where he took lessons from Fernand Léger and Le Corbusier. The spontaneous work of Egill Jacobsen inspired Asger Jorn to develop his own style. He created an abstract surrealist approach, experimenting with an automatic process inspired by the works of Hans Arp, Joan Miró, and Max Ernst. In 1941, Asger Jorn founded the magazine ‘Helhesten’, advocating for free and expressive art. Asger Jorn sought to connect with Belgian and French surrealists.
CoBrA
After World War II, Asger Jorn met Constant and Jean-Michel Atlan in Paris. Jorn became one of the founders of the CoBrA group. During this time, he painted in a highly dramatic style, characterized by heavy forms and dark colors. In the 1950s, Jorn’s style evolved, leading to his international fame. His paintings depicted shadowy beings and hazy visions.
Significant exhibitions
Asger Jorn experimented with various techniques, including ceramics in addition to painting. He had numerous exhibitions both in his home country and abroad. In 1964, his work was displayed in a retrospective at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Asger Jorn also exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York (1982) and the Städtische Galerie in Lenbachhaus, Munich (1987).
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