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Kasper Weiss
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Kasper Weiss (March 19, 1932 - ), contemporary artist of German descent linked to various movements, including Conceptual art and Minimalism. Born in Hesse, Germany in 1932, Weiss, a German Jew was forced to flee his homeland due to the outbreak of war. He grew up in Bern, Switzerland under the tutelage of his uncle, a designer by trade. He had a skeptical view towards the artistic and intellectual circles that seems centered around his time, yet maintained deep and sometimes tumultuous friendships with important figures of his time. He maintained this skepticism, even when he returned to Germany, although his own work was clearly influenced by the thinking of his contemporaries. The themes of Weiss’ works range widely over the intrinsic problems of art. Like his predecessor, Kurt Schwitters, Weiss’ work crossed many genres and many mediums. Unlike many artists of his time, Weiss did not consider these multifarious works to be experiments, but to be fully committed and realized projects. In his own words, “I believe in a holistic approach to art making. I believe in one thing, but approach each work anew, fully committed to wherever it shall take me.” 
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