The artist Fritz Seitz (1926 – 2017) left us with his art, teaching and his writings a body of work that can only be seen in its entirety and interconnectedness since his passing.
Prof. Esther Hagenlocher (University of Oregon) knew Fritz Seitz in person and worked intensively on his oeuvre.
As part of our special exhibition “Fritz Seitz – Color Connections” in the Weissenhofwerkstatt, we hear at
Friday, July 2, 2021, 7 p.m.:

About preserving Fritz Seitz’ legacy by Prof. Esther Hagenlocher

A journey by Esther Hagenlocher from Stuttgart to Nusse to the “Alte Apotheke,” the former home of the artist Fritz Seitz – and back. The goal was to preserve, link it to figures, and make it accessible to a broader audience.
Fritz Seitz was a stately figure with flashing intellect, and the house was a quiet place. Yet, it came alive with the insights granted into his thoughts and the enormous subtlety of his work. Gradually, the fascinating interconnections within the house across the four floors became apparent.
The lecture will show how these connections were present in the life and work of Fritz Seitz and how these relationships require equal attention to his fine art and commercial practice. His way of thinking is neither conceptually nor stylistically driven; rather, his body of work prioritizes the performative potential of the materials, the design, and ultimately the everyday life to be acted out in it. Thus, Seitz’s works become something to be experienced.

Greetings and introduction: Anja Krämer (Weissenhofmuseum) und Hadwig Goez (Archiv Willi Baumeister)
After the lecture (about 45 minutes), Esther Hagenlocher will be happy to answer your questions.