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		<title>The Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:08:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By <a href="/artists/#emoke-havasi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emőke Havasi</a>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:48:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By <a href="/artists/#urs-jaermann"><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value="{&#34;1&#34;:2,&#34;2&#34;:&#34;Urs Jaermann&#34;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&#34;2&#34;:513,&#34;3&#34;:{&#34;1&#34;:0},&#34;12&#34;:0}">Urs Jaermann</span></a>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By <a href="/artists/#alex-brunner">Alex Brunner</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Out of the Jungle</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 21:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Out of the Jungle by <strong>Rolf Knie</strong> represents a pivotal moment in contemporary circus art, marking a profound departure from traditional animal imagery toward sophisticated artistic interpretation. Created in 2000 and measuring 140 × 120 cm, this acrylic masterpiece embodies the artist's mature vision of liberation from the constraints of both literal representation and societal expectations, transforming the circus ring into a metaphorical journey of emergence and freedom.]]></description>
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<p><strong>The artistic heritage of Rolf Knie</strong><br />
Rolf Knie, born August 16, 1949, in Bern, Switzerland, emerges from the legendary Knie dynasty that established the Swiss National Circus in 1919. As a sixth-generation member of this renowned circus family, Knie&#8217;s artistic journey began within the very environment that would become his primary source of inspiration. His transition from performer to painter was catalyzed by encounters with established artists including Hans Falk, who taught him watercolor fundamentals during the late 1970s, and his friendship with sculptor Jean Tinguely.</p>
<p>The artist&#8217;s formal artistic education occurred through intimate contact with prominent figures such as Oskar Kokoschka, Jean Miró, and Marc Chagall, who regularly visited the circus. This exposure to established masters provided Knie with an informal but comprehensive artistic foundation that shaped his unique approach to circus-themed artwork. From 1973 to 1983, Knie worked as a clown, stage actor, and film performer before dedicating himself exclusively to visual arts in 1990.</p>
<p><strong>Technical innovation and materials</strong><br />
Knie&#8217;s distinctive artistic approach centers on his revolutionary use of chapiteau canvases—authentic, well-used circus tent fabrics that serve as painting surfaces. This innovative technique transforms discarded circus materials into artistic substrates, creating a direct physical connection between the artwork and its thematic origins. The weathered texture and history embedded within these tent canvases provides a foundational narrative that enhances the emotional resonance of each composition.</p>
<p>Out of the Jungle demonstrates Knie&#8217;s mastery of acrylic painting techniques, a medium particularly suited to the challenging surface of tent canvas. Acrylic paints offer superior adhesion, weather resistance, and color vibrancy essential for working on non-traditional surfaces. The artist&#8217;s technique involves building layers of color that interact with the canvas&#8217;s existing patina, creating depth and historical continuity within the artistic composition.</p>
<p>The specific dimensions of 140 × 120 cm position this work within Knie&#8217;s large-scale compositions, allowing for dramatic visual impact while maintaining intimate detail work characteristic of his style. This scale enables viewers to experience both the overwhelming presence of the central subject and the nuanced brushwork that defines Knie&#8217;s artistic signature.</p>
<p><strong>Symbolic interpretation and cultural context</strong><br />
The elephant featured in Out of the Jungle carries profound symbolic weight that extends beyond its literal circus context. In cultural traditions worldwide, elephants represent wisdom, strength, and collective memory. Dalí&#8217;s treatment of elephants as &#8220;distortions in space&#8221; with contrasting weightlessness and structure provides artistic precedent for Knie&#8217;s interpretive approach. The elephant&#8217;s symbolic association with matriarchal leadership and community solidarity resonates with contemporary artistic movements exploring themes of empowerment and transformation.</p>
<p>Within the context of circus evolution during the year 2000, Out of the Jungle addresses the changing relationship between entertainment and animal welfare. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum &amp; Bailey Circus faced increasing scrutiny regarding animal treatment during this period, ultimately retiring their elephants in 2016. Knie&#8217;s artistic interpretation presents the elephant as a liberated entity, suggesting emergence from artificial constraints toward natural dignity.</p>
<p>The jungle imagery invoked by the title creates tension between the controlled circus environment and untamed wilderness. This juxtaposition reflects broader cultural conversations about authenticity, freedom, and the relationship between civilization and nature that dominated artistic discourse at the millennium&#8217;s turn. The work&#8217;s 2000 creation date positions it within significant transitions in both circus history and contemporary art movements.</p>
<p><strong>Artistic legacy and contemporary relevance</strong><br />
Knie&#8217;s contribution to circus art preservation extends beyond individual works to encompass cultural documentation of a threatened art form. His paintings serve as historical records of circus life while simultaneously pushing the medium toward innovative artistic expression. The artist&#8217;s international exhibitions spanning Germany, Miami, Paris, London, Madrid, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Singapore, Uruguay, and Cuba demonstrate the universal appeal of his circus-inspired vision.</p>
<p>Out of the Jungle represents the culmination of Knie&#8217;s artistic evolution from literal circus documentation toward metaphorical exploration of transformation and liberation. The work&#8217;s auction performance, selling at 51% below mid-estimate in 2022, reflects market complexities surrounding contemporary circus art while maintaining significant cultural value for collectors and institutions focused on Swiss cultural heritage.</p>
<p>The painting&#8217;s silkscreen reproduction as a limited edition demonstrates its importance within Knie&#8217;s graphic work portfolio. This accessibility through printmaking allows broader public engagement with the artist&#8217;s vision while preserving the original work&#8217;s integrity. The artistic technique&#8217;s translation to silkscreen medium showcases the composition&#8217;s strong graphic elements and color relationships that define Knie&#8217;s mature style.</p>
<p>The painting is in a private collection.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>József Attila: A Dunánál</p>
<p>1<br />
A rakodópart alsó kövén ültem,<br />
néztem, hogy úszik el a dinnyehéj.<br />
Alig hallottam, sorsomba merülten,<br />
hogy fecseg a felszín, hallgat a mély.<br />
Mintha szívemből folyt volna tova,<br />
zavaros, bölcs és nagy volt a Duna.</p>
<p>Mint az izmok, ha dolgozik az ember,<br />
reszel, kalapál, vályogot vet, ás,<br />
úgy pattant, úgy feszült, úgy ernyedett el<br />
minden hullám és minden mozdulás.<br />
S mint édesanyám, ringatott, mesélt<br />
s mosta a város minden szennyesét.</p>
<p>És elkezdett az eső cseperészni,<br />
de mintha mindegy volna, el is állt.<br />
És mégis, mint aki barlangból nézi<br />
a hosszú esőt &#8211; néztem a határt:<br />
egykedvű, örök eső módra hullt,<br />
színtelenül, mi tarka volt, a múlt.</p>
<p>A Duna csak folyt. És mint a termékeny,<br />
másra gondoló anyának ölén<br />
a kisgyermek, úgy játszadoztak szépen<br />
és nevetgéltek a habok felém.<br />
Az idő árján úgy remegtek ők,<br />
mint sírköves, dülöngő temetők.</p>
<p>2<br />
Én úgy vagyok, hogy már százezer éve<br />
nézem, amit meglátok hirtelen.<br />
Egy pillanat s kész az idő egésze,<br />
mit százezer ős szemlélget velem.</p>
<p>Látom, mit ők nem láttak, mert kapáltak,<br />
öltek, öleltek, tették, ami kell.<br />
S ők látják azt, az anyagba leszálltak,<br />
mit én nem látok, ha vallani kell.</p>
<p>Tudunk egymásról, mint öröm és bánat.<br />
Enyém a múlt és övék a jelen.<br />
Verset írunk &#8211; ők fogják ceruzámat<br />
s én érzem őket és emlékezem.</p>
<p>3<br />
Anyám kun volt, az apám félig székely,<br />
félig román, vagy tán egészen az.<br />
Anyám szájából édes volt az étel,<br />
apám szájából szép volt az igaz.<br />
Mikor mozdulok, ők ölelik egymást.<br />
Elszomorodom néha emiatt &#8211;<br />
ez az elmúlás. Ebből vagyok. &#8220;Meglásd,<br />
ha majd nem leszünk!&#8230;&#8221; &#8211; megszólítanak.</p>
<p>Megszólítanak, mert ők én vagyok már;<br />
gyenge létemre így vagyok erős,<br />
ki emlékszem, hogy több vagyok a soknál,<br />
mert az őssejtig vagyok minden ős &#8211;<br />
az Ős vagyok, mely sokasodni foszlik:<br />
apám- s anyámmá válok boldogon,<br />
s apám, anyám maga is ketté oszlik<br />
s én lelkes Eggyé így szaporodom!</p>
<p>A világ vagyok &#8211; minden, ami volt, van:<br />
a sok nemzedék, mely egymásra tör.<br />
A honfoglalók győznek velem holtan<br />
s a meghódoltak kínja meggyötör.<br />
Árpád és Zalán, Werbőczi és Dózsa &#8211;<br />
török, tatár, tót, román kavarog<br />
e szívben, mely e múltnak már adósa<br />
szelíd jövővel &#8211; mai magyarok!</p>
<p>&#8230; Én dolgozni akarok. Elegendő<br />
harc, hogy a múltat be kell vallani.<br />
A Dunának, mely múlt, jelen s jövendő,<br />
egymást ölelik lágy hullámai.<br />
A harcot, amelyet őseink vívtak,<br />
békévé oldja az emlékezés<br />
s rendezni végre közös dolgainkat,<br />
ez a mi munkánk; és nem is kevés.</p></blockquote>
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