Bertram Schilling

1971 - 2023

Quick facts

  • Museums on this site: Bavarian State Painting Collections
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Top 3 works: Untitled "at the River" (1/5)
  • Died: 2023
  • Top-ranked work: Untitled "at the River" (1/5)

The Life and Artistic Journey of Bertram Schilling

Bertram Schilling was a German painter who was born in Krumbach and grew up in Sonthofen and Bendigo, Victoria. His academic training was extensive, spanning several prestigious institutions. He studied fine arts, art history, and art studies at the Kunsthochschule Kassel under Rolf Lobeck and Hannes Böhringer, as well as at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich under Res Ingold and Walter Grasskamp. Furthermore, he attended the Hochschule für Gestaltung, Karlsruhe, studying under Ludger Gerdes, Boris Groys, and Peter Sloterdijk. He earned his degree with distinction from the Kunsthochschule Kassel in 2001 and served as a master student under Rolf Lobeck in 2002/03.

His creative output was diverse, encompassing paintings, graphics, drawings, and collages. Throughout his career, Schilling lived and worked in Sonthofen, Munich, and Stockholm. His work has been featured in numerous international exhibitions and is held in various collections, including the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, the Bavarian State Painting Collections in Munich, the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, and the Center of Polish Art in Oronsko. He was also a member of the professional association BBK and the Swedish Artists Association SKF.

Recognition and Exhibitions

Schilling received various awards and grants during his career, such as the Art Prize of the City of Sonthofen and the Art Prize of the District of Upper Bavaria. His work has been exhibited in many locations, including the Kunsthalle Kempten, the Schwäbische Galerie in Oberschönenfeld, and the Cable Gallery in Helsinki. He also held residencies in several cities, including Barcelona, Manila, Ufa, Helsinki, Orońsko, Kökar, Graz, and Amherst, USA.

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Quick quiz

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Question 1:
In which German city was Bertram Schilling born?
Question 2:
At which institution did Schilling earn his degree with distinction in 2001?
Question 3:
In which country did Schilling spend time as an Artist in Residence in Bendigo?
Question 4:
Which collection holds the work 'Untitled "at the River"'?
Question 5:
In which year did Bertram Schilling pass away?