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"Iron Law", Odd Nerdrum (1984) One of the most influential painters in my choreographic work is certainly Odd Nerdrum, not only in the body compositions but also in the relationships with space and the aesthetic that emanates from his style.  ___________ In his paintings Nerdrum engages with these philosophical concepts, and specifically in "Iron Law", he depicts the world in which Nietzsche’s idea of master morality rules. From the master’s perspective qualities of nobility, power and strength are considered ‘good’, while characteristics of weakness and submissiveness are ‘bad’.  "Iron Law" portrays the essence of this system, a primordial scene where power and strength are explicitly asserted. According to Nerdrum, these are the true values of humanity: the modern world does not negate them, it only creates tactics that conceal its aggressive ways. Nerdrum stated: “The most important thing is to make people see that everything we now look upon as qualities are negatives of the true qualities.” The figures in "Iron Law" exists in an elementary state, confronted directly with the realities of life and death. Nerdrum attempts to reawaken the truth of this ancient world that is obscured by the daily comforts of the modern world. ______ #oddnerdrum #painter #neobarroque #symbolicpainting #painting #figurativepainting #apocalyptic #composition #lifedeath https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdTq1Ls1Gl/?igshid=c0gdv6y2rzmu

"Dawn", Odd Nordrum (1989) Odd Nerdrum, Norwegian figurative painter and founder of the Kitsch movement, has been a controversial figure in the world of contemporary art. Since the early phases of his career, Nerdrum has positioned himself as an outsider. His interest in the tradition and craftsmanship of Old European Masters like Rembrandt and Caravaggio countered the dominant trends of Conceptual and Abstract art of the 1960s and 1970s. Odd Nerdrum was born in Sweden in 1944 to Norwegian parents, who returned to Norway after the end of World War II. Nerdrum began his artistic education at the Art Academy in Oslo but quickly became discontent with the academy because of the emphasis on modern art. Instead, he focused his energy on teaching himself to paint in a Neo-Baroque style and learning the traditions of European painting. Later, he studied at the Arts Academy of Düsseldorf under leading German conceptual and performance artist Joseph Beuys ______ #oddnerdrum #painter #painting #neobarroque #neibarroco #apocalyptic #lifedeath #asthetic #composition https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdRrO4MbRR/?igshid=xuvrnkz9nihg

"Night Guard", Odd Nerdrum (1986) During the early 1980s, Nerdrum changed direction artistically, especially in terms of subject matter: Nerdrum started to turn away from issues of modern society and concentrated instead on portraying the primal human experience. In subsequent paintings, such as "Iron Law" (1983-1984) and "The Ultimate Sight" (1985), Nerdrum developed a new world that described an archetypal existence. His figures are most often situated in apocalyptic environments – mainly severe landscapes that were influenced by his studies of the Icelandic landscapes. ______ #oddnerdrum #painter #painting #neobarroque #neobarroco #apocalyptic #lifedeath https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdQBz6sWi8/?igshid=17q6suhtond2e

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Here's David Bowie and Odd Nerdrum in Oslo in 1991. Odd's painting, “Dawn,” was part of David's private collection. @nerdrumforever @davidbowie #momentintime #oddnerdrum #davidbowie #bowie #art #artist#painting #dawn

Vince Vaughn enters the mind of a serial killer and this is where it takes him. This unnerving scene was based on the 1989 painting 'Dawn' by Odd Nerdrum. Brilliant! Image 2 of 3 #sketch #pencil #pencildrawing #ink #drawing #thecell #oddnerdrum #vincevaughn #horror #scifi #fantasy #film #tarsemsingh #gaircook

(Swipe to view all images) "On The Border " by #OddNerdrum showing in our @paintguide exhibition. #paintguidenyc is open today until 9pm. Stop on down. Email [email protected] for exhibition PDF or inquiries. Exhibiting artists: @nerdrumforever , @erikasculpture , @thebobartlett , @mcleodart , @lipking , @kentwms , @denis_sarazhin , @danwitzstreetart , @ @elmo_84 , @somepaintings , @jawcooper , @axelvoid , @johnbrosioart , @ashleywoodart , @paul_cristina , @___felipealonso___ , @gosiafineart , @ruprecht_v_kaufmann , @florianeymann , @immikelee , @kikyz1313 , @wes_burt , @felipepantone , @wwohlgemuth , @olavmathisenart , @edwigefouvry , @jameskroner , @helenedelmaire , @brettamory , @alexgarantart and @jessicahessart . @ Booth Gallery (at Booth Gallery)